In Sao Paulo, up to 80 patients a day visit a department where this ancient Chinese technique helps reduce dependence on painkillers Brazil has become the first country in the Western Hemisphere where traditional Chinese medicine is officially practised in public hospitals. At the Sao Paulo Medical Centre, acupuncture is used at all three levels of care: primary, specialist, and for patients with complex cases, as reported by El Ciudadano, a partner of TV BRICS. “We treat primary care patients…

Mato Grosso strengthens global position as shipments reach historic highs The state of Mato Grosso in Brazil shipped 219,760 tonnes of cotton, the highest volume ever recorded for March and the seventh-largest monthly figure in its historical series, as reported by Safras, a partner of TV BRICS. This figure not only surpasses the previous year’s level but also sets a new historical record for the period, reflecting growth of 2.62 per cent year-on-year. The results further highlight Mato Grosso’s leading…

New strategy sets 24 targets through 2027 to strengthen resilience, sustainability and risk management across destinations Brazil has introduced a nationwide climate adaptation programme aimed at safeguarding its tourism sector against the growing impacts of climate change. The initiative forms a central pillar of the country’s National Tourism Plan for 2024–2027 and marks the first time a comprehensive framework has been established to guide the sector’s environmental resilience, reports Brazil’s Minister of Tourism. The programme sets out 24 targets to be…

Passo Fundo tests plant-based fuel for municipal fleet in move to cut emissions and advance sustainable transport A city in southern Brazil has launched an ambitious pilot project to replace diesel with a renewable biofuel across its municipal vehicle fleet, marking a significant step towards cleaner urban transport, reports Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative is being implemented in Passo Fundo, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where local authorities are testing how public vehicles…

New standard for renewable polymers sets clear sustainability benchmarks and supports Brazil’s role in the global green economy Brazil has unveiled the first sector-specific technical standard under its Green Seal Programme, targeting ethylene-based polymers derived from renewable sources. Announced in Brasilia, the initiative is designed to establish unified environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, reinforcing transparency in sustainability assessments and supporting the country’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. At the core of the programme is the establishment of clear parameters…

Initiative combines biodiversity conservation with strategic economic activity in the region The government of Brazil has created two new conservation units in the state of Rio Grande do Sul: the Albardão National Park and the Albardão Environmental Protection Area (APA), located in the coastal and maritime zone of the municipality of Santa Vitória do Palmar, according to Brasil de Fato, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative is the result of two decades of research and work by ecologists. The…

Newly identified species from Maranhao reveals important clues about dinosaur diversity in the early Cretaceous Scientists in Brazil have identified a previously unknown giant dinosaur species whose fossils are helping researchers better understand the evolution of massive herbivorous dinosaurs that lived more than 120 million years ago. The species, named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, was discovered in the northeastern Brazilian state of Maranhao and represents one of the most significant palaeontological findings in the region in recent years, as reported by Metrópoles,…

Scientists have demonstrated that moringa extract can replace chemicals in water treatment efficiently and sustainably Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of Sao Paulo State University in Sao Jose dos Campos discovered that moringa seeds, also known as white acacia (Moringa oleifera), can remove microplastics from water naturally, according to Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The saline extract from the seeds showed efficacy comparable to aluminium sulphate, a chemical commonly used in water coagulation. Both methods neutralise…

Whole Exome Sequencing reduces wait time for diagnosis from 7 years to up to 6 months and is expected to benefit 13 million Brazilians A new innovative genetic test is now available in the Unified Health System (SUS), according to an announcement by the Ministry of Health, reported by Metrópoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The medical evaluation, known as Whole Exome Sequencing, incorporates high technology and aims to diagnose rare genetic diseases. Patients are expected to receive their results…

In the western part of the state of Para in Brazil, environmentalists have recorded an increase in the population of Amazonian freshwater turtles. This is the result of the work of the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) and local communities, according to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. During the reproductive cycle in the Rio Trombetas Biological Reserve in the municipality of Oriximina (Parana state), more than 80,000 Podocnemis expansa hatchlings were recorded. This figure is ten…