Consultancy estimates that measures announced by the federal government for the state total R$12bn, but amount could grow 20/05/2024 Arroio do Meio, in the Taquari Valley, will need to rebuild as the river waters recede; floods claimed 157 lives and 88 people are still missing — Foto: Gustavo Mansur/Palácio Piratini The impact of measures to […]
Increasing frequency of extreme weather events demands new engineering solutions, experts say 05/17/2024 Marcia Musskopf and Sandra Barzotto, who own two stores in Roca Sales, Rio Grande do Sul — Foto: Arquivo pessoal It remains unclear when reconstruction efforts will begin in Rio Grande do Sul. However, engineers, urban planners, and the state government agree […]
State accounts for 15% of honey production in Brazil 05/17/2024 Recent weeks’ heavy rains have covered or fully destroyed many beehives in the state — Foto: Sérgio Ranalli The recent floods in Rio Grande do Sul are expected to confirm a situation that has been threatening small farmers, who dominate the activity in the region: […]