Brazil is the Second Largest Issuer of I-REC Certificates in the World
According to the Renewable Energy Certification Program, Brazil achieved a prominent position as the second largest issuer of I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate) certificates in 2022, with the impressive issuance of 22 million certificates. This mark puts the country just behind China, solidifying its position as a major player […]
Impact of CO2 Emissions on Flights and Aviation
Flights and CO2 emissions are issues that are increasingly in evidence due to the environmental impacts caused by aviation. The aviation sector is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, with carbon dioxide (CO2) being the main one. CO2 is released into the atmosphere […]
Climate Risks: 1 Billion New Air Conditioners Threaten Health and Environment
Air conditioning is a device that has become popular all over the world, especially in hot climate regions. However, the excessive use of these devices can have negative consequences for both health and the environment. With the growth in demand for air conditioning, it is estimated that there are more than one billion units in […]
Solutions for Asia's Increased Energy Consumption Due to Extreme Heat
An intense heat wave is wreaking havoc across much of Asia, resulting in deaths and school closures in India, as well as record temperatures in China and Southeast Asian countries. This phenomenon, probably related to climate change, occurs about two months before summer in the Northern Hemisphere, even without […]
Days of Extreme Heat: The Challenge of Cities in Times of Climate Change
Around the world, cities are facing an increasingly urgent challenge: dealing with the extreme heat caused by climate change. Rising temperatures and the frequency of heat waves have put the health and well-being of urban dwellers at risk, in addition to overloading existing infrastructure. To the […]
