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In August 2023 the Federal Government launched the third edition of the Growth Acceleration Program (Programa de Aceleracao do Crescimento PAC), better known as the New PAC.
The program is subordinated to the guidelines of the Ecological Transformation Plan (Plano de Transformacao Ecologica) The New PAC does not take into account the complexity of the region and the fact that there are different Amazons.
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Hawaii Plans to Increase Hotel Tax to Help It Cope With Climate Change 
Omaha, Nebraska, and Cincinnati, Ohio, have higher cumulative state and local lodging tax rates.The governor has long said the 10 million visitors who come to Hawaii each year should help the state's...more
Omaha, Nebraska, and Cincinnati, Ohio, have higher cumulative state and local lodging tax rates.The governor has long said the 10 million visitors who come to Hawaii each year should help the state's...more
How Playoff Beards Grew From Swedish Roots to Hockey Tradition 
The playoff beard's growth from non-existence to ubiquitous tradition offers insights into how cultural norms emerge, spread and change over time.What began as a possible tribute to a tennis star and...more
The playoff beard's growth from non-existence to ubiquitous tradition offers insights into how cultural norms emerge, spread and change over time.What began as a possible tribute to a tennis star and...more
The Amazon in the New Pac: Recommendations to Promote Sustainable Infrastructure 
In August 2023 the Federal Government launched the third edition of the Growth Acceleration Program (Programa de Aceleracao do Crescimento PAC), better known as the New PAC.The program is...more
In August 2023 the Federal Government launched the third edition of the Growth Acceleration Program (Programa de Aceleracao do Crescimento PAC), better known as the New PAC.The program is...more
2025: Umass Dartmouth and Town of Westport to Partner on Climate Resiliency Initiative 
2025: UMass Dartmouth and Town of Westport to partner on climate resiliency initiative.University will partner with the Westport Climate Resilience Committee (CRC) to assess the potential effects of...more
2025: UMass Dartmouth and Town of Westport to partner on climate resiliency initiative.University will partner with the Westport Climate Resilience Committee (CRC) to assess the potential effects of...more
The Science of A Better Built Environment 
CEE programs are designed and directed by David Gerber, professor of practice in civil and environmental engineering and architecture."The breadth and exploration of my experience in the building...more
CEE programs are designed and directed by David Gerber, professor of practice in civil and environmental engineering and architecture."The breadth and exploration of my experience in the building...more
Riverside Launches Innovative Hydrogen-Powered Carshare Program For Cleaner Mobility 
The Riverside Clean Air Carshare program is funded by the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Pilot Program.CMO is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that directs Cap-and-Trade...more
The Riverside Clean Air Carshare program is funded by the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Pilot Program.CMO is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that directs Cap-and-Trade...more
Informal Meeting of the Environment Council On: Eco-Innovation, Climate Change and ... 
Informal meeting of the Environment Council on: eco-innovation, climate change and counteracting disinformation.Minister of Climate and Environment Paulina Hennig-Kloska: "Only Europe of rich nations...more
Informal meeting of the Environment Council on: eco-innovation, climate change and counteracting disinformation.Minister of Climate and Environment Paulina Hennig-Kloska: "Only Europe of rich nations...more
Fostering Fintech: New Zealand's Strategic Push For Innovation 
A newly launched pilot programme aims to foster innovation, increase consumer choice and reduce costs within the financial sector.The New Zealand government, in collaboration with the Financial...more
A newly launched pilot programme aims to foster innovation, increase consumer choice and reduce costs within the financial sector.The New Zealand government, in collaboration with the Financial...more
Why Climate Resilience Is Essential to Feeding the Future 
Farmers often face upfront costs, limited access to technical support and uncertainty around return on investment.Cargill provides support through a combination of financial incentives, inputs and...more
Farmers often face upfront costs, limited access to technical support and uncertainty around return on investment.Cargill provides support through a combination of financial incentives, inputs and...more
Blending Tradition and Innovation: Turkmen Specialists Explore Nature-Based Climate Solutions 
35 specialists from Turkmenistan learned ways to improve ecosystem services and bolster sustainable natural resource management and resilience to climate change impacts.The three-day training...more
35 specialists from Turkmenistan learned ways to improve ecosystem services and bolster sustainable natural resource management and resilience to climate change impacts.The three-day training...more
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Energy Giants Go Public on Carbon Pollution Pricing Strategies
Some of the biggest public companies in the United States, including Wal-Mart, Walt Disney Co., Microsoft, have adopted carbon pollution pricing strategies.