A quick look at the Low Carbon Economy in Brazil and the world.
In 2020, renewable energy will be cheaper than traditional sources, a research has claimed
Source: Época Negócios
A report published by IRENA – International Renewable Energy Agency – has shown that renewable energy production costs are falling. The largest reduction has been for solar energy, of 26% if compared to last year.
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Santander launches plan to use 100% renewable energy by 2025
Source: Magazine Veja
In Brazil, Santander Bank has announced a program to use renewable energy sources in all of its operations, including its more than 2000 ATM’s, administrative buildings and databanks.
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After 20 years, the European Union and Mercosur close a free trade agreement
Source: The Exame/Estadão
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay have signed the second largest European Union treaty. With this trade agreement, most MERCOSUR exports will have a preferential status in the European market with tax reductions.
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G20 - World leaders meet and Prime Minister calls for commitment to climate change
Source: BBC
In Japan, the G20 Summit reconvenes to discuss global policies, and Prime Minister Thereza May has called for a stronger commitment to fight climate change.
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A forest twice the size of UK has been destroyed by major consumer brands
Source: The Guardian
An analysis performed by Greenpeace International has shown that, in the last decade, an area twice as large as the United Kingdom has been destroyed by products such as palm oil and soy. Until 2020, 50 million hectares of forests will be destroyed.
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