Brazil's gold mining history has left a messy mark. Mercury, used to extract gold, has polluted the environment in ways that are hard to undo. This isn't just a problem for nature; it's a health risk for people too. Mercury gets into the environment in three main ways. First, new mercury is added d
Spain's Socialist Party, PSOE, is in hot water. They said sorry for not handling sexual harassment complaints well. This is a big deal because they've always been big on women's rights. But now, people are saying they set up a way for women to report harassment, but then didn't do anything about it.
Brazil's teen pregnancy rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past 13 years. Between 2010 and 2023, the numbers first climbed and then started to fall. By 2023, the rate for girls aged 15-19 was 41. 6 births per 1, 000, while for those aged 10-14, it was just 2. 1 per 1, 000. These numbers sho
Brazil is set to make a big splash in the soybean world. By 2025/26, the country is expected to produce a whopping 178 million metric tons of soybeans. That's a lot of soy! This forecast comes from Itau BBA, a big name in the industry. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) thinks Brazil will pr
Spain is in a tough spot. The country, known for being the biggest pork producer in the European Union, is facing a big problem. African swine fever is spreading among wild boars near Barcelona. This disease doesn't hurt humans, but it's a big deal for pigs and wild boars. It spreads quickly and can
Brazil is reaching out to the US for assistance in tackling organized crime and the smuggling of weapons. This request comes as part of broader trade discussions, following a recent police operation in Brazil that targeted tax evasion and money laundering in the fuel industry. Investigations in Bra
Brazil is reaching out to the US for help in tackling money laundering and illegal arms trafficking. The finance minister, Fernando Haddad, announced this plan recently. He pointed out that US-based funds are being misused to launder money and hide foreign investments in Brazil. This issue came to l
Brazil is taking its time to set up a carbon market. The government plans to release the rules for this market by the end of 2026. This news comes from a high-ranking official in the Finance Ministry. The official also mentioned that by then, the government will decide how the market will be managed
Brazil made a big splash at the recent COP30 climate talks, pushing hard to get the world off fossil fuels. Marina Silva, Brazil's environment minister, played a key role. She's from the Amazon and knows firsthand how important this issue is. Together with President Lula, they wanted a clear plan to
Brazil's leader, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is not letting U. S. President Donald Trump's solo approach shake his belief in global cooperation. At the G20 meeting in South Africa, Lula made it clear that he thinks working together is the way to go, even if Trump isn't on board. Lula didn't seem too
