The greatest feeling of insecurity was observed in the North Region, where the percentage reaches 60.4%. In the South, the index is lower, reaching 38.1% of the people.
Seven in ten Brazilians say they "always avoid" wasting water, while 20 percent say they do so "most of the time." For 53 percent, reusing water is a "frequent habit".
The official survey also found that joblessness has hit whites less severely, adding that inequality is stark even among people with a university degree.
The private sector is willing to fulfill international deals and demands and Brazil be a great user of natural resources in a solid low-carbon economy, a study argues.
The scarcity and cost of raw materials continue to impact micro- and small industrial businesses, but less significantly, per a quarterly survey released today.
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