News on Brazil

Brazil Poised for Good Showing in China

With 277 athletes headed to the Beijing Games, Brazil sets its own record for the biggest group of Olympic athletes ever. New lottery funding and interest in hosting the 2016 games have renewed enthusiasm for the Olympics in Brazil. Expectations are high as Brazil hopes to become the next Olympic superpower.

Brazil Defends Biofuel's Merits

The president of the Sugar Cane Producers Association claims that ethanol produced from sugar cane brings environmental and economic benefits. While the rest of the world may have doubts about the use of ethanol, Brazil takes pride in its newfound independence.

USA and Brazil Set for Olympic Beach Battle

The U.S. and Brazil are gearing up to compete for beach volleyball champion in Beijing. Both teams are known for dominating the gold medal ever since the sport made its Olympic debut in the 1996 Atlanta games. This year the competition is even more intense with both countries boasting exceptional players.

Brazilian Scientists Urge Action to Protect Wetlands

The destruction of the Earth's wetlands has long since been a concern for environmentalists. New studies suggest that rainfall patterns will be impacted within the next 10 to 20 years, creating extreme dry and wet seasons. A group of Brazilian scientists convened in the Pantanal to discuss these issues and urge nations to save their wetlands.

Brazil Toughens Environmental Enforcement in Amazon

The Brazilian Amazon, covering 60% of the country, has been destroyed over the years by a shocking rate. Brazil's president has recently passed two new laws geared towards ending the illegal deforestation of the precious Amazonian rainforest.