Earth, Wind and Water
There is more to water than meets the eye, especially with the apparent abundance of water in some areas and...
January 29, 2013Topic
Water
Leblon Beach Plans R$10 Million Clean-up
The city of Rio is investing R$10 million in efforts to clean up Leblon Beach as part of a wider...
January 8, 2013
What’s That Smell?
Opinion, by Alfonso Stefanini RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A "lingua negra" or black tongue is a common terminology used...
October 16, 2012
Rio+20 Strives for Consensus in Brazil
With Rio+20 now clear on the horizon, the race is on for members to redouble efforts to agree on an...
May 22, 2012
Plan to Clean Rio Beaches by 2014: Daily
Rio State government and the City Hall have announced that Ipanema will be the first beach to be cleaned-up as...
March 6, 2012
Escape Carnival Chaos in Florianópolis
Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina, and the stunning island on which it sits, offers over 100 beaches, culture, good food...
February 14, 2012
Green Building in Rio’s Favelas
Recent reclassification and investment in some of Rio’s sprawling favela communities has the green building industry gaining momentum in Brazil.
December 13, 2011