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Cachoeira do Horto no percurso de trilhas dentro da mata atlântica na Floresta da Tijuca, no Rio de Janeiro
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Atlantic forest has good-quality water in 7% of spots surveyed

The study was conducted by 2.7 thousand volunteers, who collected data every month from Jan. to Dec. 2022. Altogether, the research is said to encompass 74 municipalities across 16 states where the biome can be found.

Estação Ecológica de Águas Emendadas
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Scientists denounce degradation of water resources in Brazil’s cerrado

The biome has been assailed by a decline in water availability and the lowering of the water table, posing serious economic, social and environmental risks. The issue is denounced in a letter to be sent to the 2023 UN Water Conference.

1º Simpósio Global sobre Soluções Sustentáveis de Água e Energia
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Green hydrogen gains ground as key energy commodity in Brazil

Renewable energy is the topic at Global Symposium on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions, which brings together authorities, representatives from society and the private sector.

Força-Tarefa da Amazônia: AGU obtém bloqueio de R$ 18, 8 milhões em bens de desmatadores
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Just 7% of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest rivers have good-quality water

The results for 2021 show us we’re still in an alert situation concerning water and our rivers, as less than half of Brazilians have access to sewage services.

O presidente Jair Bolsonaro anuncia investimentos para o Programa Águas Brasileiras.
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Gov’t unveils drainage basin restoration program

A total of 26 projects covering more than 250 municipalities across ten states have been selected. Among the efforts is the planting of 100 million saplings along the basis of rivers São Francisco, Parnaíba, Tocantins, and Taquari.