“Power generation in the Amazon was originally designed to bring electricity to other regions of the country”

by Lucas Itaborahy | 21/09/2026 | News, One and a Half Degrees

The newsletter *Um Grau e Meio* interviewed Vinícius Oliveira da Silva, who holds a Ph.D. in Science from the Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Automation at EPUSP (Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo), project manager at IEMA (Institute of...

The young people living along the river who are fighting to keep the forest alive

by Lucas Itaborahy | 10/08/2026 | News, One and a Half Degrees

By Lucas Ramos “Don’t think that the work of preserving and conserving is only for those who live in the forest. Fighting for a stable world, country, and home isn’t just for traditional communities. Join us in this cause!” It is with this sense of community that...

“A bicycle is like a diplomatic passport. It opens doors and broadens your connection.”

by Lucas Itaborahy | 10/08/2026 | News, One and a Half Degrees, TransCerrado

By Lucas Guaraldo In addition to urban mobility and recreation, cycling offers a unique opportunity to explore places in a new way. While a car allows for greater distances to be traveled in comfort, cyclists rely more on the cooperation of the communities they pass...

“The publication of the book highlights the scale of the Amazonian bioindustry and creates opportunities for new investments”

by Suellen Nunes | 15/06/2026 | News, One and a Half Degrees

Suellen Nunes* Ricardo Martins is a specialist at ABDI (Brazilian Industrial Development Agency) and works on initiatives focused on innovation, supply chains, and strengthening Brazilian industry. With experience in strategic projects related to industrial...

Indigenous leader advocates for forests as a path to climate balance

by Mayara Barbosa | 15/06/2026 | News, One and a Half Degrees

By Mayara Subtil* For more than three decades, Almir Narayamoga Suruí has sought to answer a question: how can we protect the forest without sacrificing the development of the communities that live there? For the indigenous leader, the answer lies in transforming...

“Estimated emissions for the World Cup are equivalent to weeks’ worth of Brazil’s emissions”

by Lucas Itaborahy | 01/06/2026 | News, One and a Half Degrees

Major events often draw attention due to the volume of emissions they generate. However, when viewed in a global context, these emissions represent only a small fraction of the total released by the countries that contribute most to the climate crisis. In light of...