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Winds Cause the Worst Fire in California History

Wildfires have taken over several regions of Los Angeles County, California, in the United States. The fires have already destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least five people.

Five fires have already been recorded in the state, the largest of which is in Pacific Palisades, an upscale neighborhood in the coastal region of Los Angeles. More than 13,000 homes are in areas destroyed or threatened by fire, and 400,000 are without power.
Global ESG •

Corruption and flawed planning drive us away from sustainable mobility

The transportation sector is responsible for more than 22% of global CO2 emissions and is the most dependent on fossil fuels in the world.

One way to reduce emissions is to electrify engines. However, the hazardous waste generated by their batteries and the use of dirty energy make this a far from ideal solution.

The use of sustainable fuels presents itself as another solution. Brazil has the potential to become the main producer of Green Hydrogen and is already making progress in public policies such as the "Fuel of the Future" law.

However, sustainable mobility does not only involve decarbonizing means of transportation. We spoke to experts to understand this concept and how the country can move forward. Check it out!
Global ESG •

Playing in nature: benefits for mental and physical health

Children's distancing from nature is a cause for concern for parents and child health experts around the world.

In a survey by Unilever, which interviewed more than 1,000 parents in Brazil, 97% said that their children's most frequent activity was watching TV or videos. According to IBOPE, Brazilian children spend an average of 5 hours and 35 minutes a day in front of the television.

By spending so much time on technology, children fail to enjoy the benefits of playing outdoors. These include improved motor coordination, better sleep quality, and improved vision, focus, and attention, in addition to the numerous benefits for physical health.

Children with mental disorders especially benefit from contact with nature. Studies show that the use of Ritalin by children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be reduced by up to 50% through a program of contact with parks twice a week.

In the special report “Playing in nature: benefits for mental and physical health”, we consulted pediatricians, psychologists and pedagogues to better understand the importance of this gesture.
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Are Sustainable Companies Less Profitable?

ESG is in the spotlight in the financial market and, consequently, is extremely important for the business world. According to Google Trends, searches for the term have grown exponentially since April 2020.

The acronym stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and includes criteria related to environmental, social and corporate governance aspects. This topic is a major concern among executives of companies of all sizes and segments. Companies that do not care about the world around them are increasingly seen as problematic by consumers and investors.

About Me

Qualified reporter who specialises in environmental journalism and clean energy. Has over four years of experience in covering events and producing digital content.

Journalism experience includes covering the floods in Rio Grande do Sul and events such as "Brazil Towards COP30," where I interviewed Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin and COP 30's CEO Ana Toni.

One of the 100 young leaders selected to participate in the World Youth Forum with free entry and accommodation provided.

Winner of the FETPESP Communication Award of 2024, with video news report on the "Brazilian Mobility System's Sustainability Challenges".

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