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Record heatwave: the facts that marked the year 2024

Duration: 0:06:49.330113

In a segment on CBN Radio, Marco Bravo discusses key environmental and sustainability issues that emerged in 2024. He highlights several pressing problems: 1. **Record Heat Waves**: The planet experienced its highest recorded temperatures, particularly in Europe, exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. This impacted agriculture, public health, and biodiversity, prompting a call for communities to prepare for extreme temperatures. 2. **Deforestation in the Amazon**: Unfortunately, deforestation rates increased by 15% from the previous year, with wildfires affecting areas as large as the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The Amazon's significance in regulating climate and rainfall in Latin America is underscored. 3. **Plastic Pollution**: A staggering 12 million tons of plastic were dumped into oceans, contributing to the pervasive microplastic contamination affecting marine life and humans, leading to health concerns. 4. **Water Crisis**: Major cities like Jakarta faced severe water shortages, and Brazil experienced its worst drought on record, highlighting the need for responsible water consumption. 5. **Extreme Weather Events**: The year was marked by intense hurricanes, floods, and droughts, stressing the complexity of climate events and the importance of international policies. Bravo also references the COP29 discussions, which aimed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. As temperatures have already reached this threshold, the focus shifts to supporting developing nations facing climate-related losses. He encourages reflection on advancements in green technology, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy sources, and emphasizes the importance of conservation and biodiversity efforts in Brasil and the EU. Moreover, Bravo promotes the idea of reducing single-use plastics and adopting reusable items, as well as fostering grassroots movements and environmental education led by youth. In conclusion, he urges listeners to consider how they can contribute positively to addressing these challenges as 2024 comes to an end.

Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Topics: Environmental ChallengesClimate Change and COP29

#Dell: Lack of professionals and digital exclusion are the biggest bottlenecks for the technology industry in Brazil

Duration: 0:24:41.652000

The Bantec 2022 event, the largest technology and innovation gathering in the financial sector in Latin America, will take place from August 9 to 11 at the Bienal in São Paulo's Ibirapuera Park, featuring 200 speakers and various panels. Attendees can register at brabantech.com. Diego Puerta, representing Dell, discusses the company’s commitment to local production, producing 95% of its products in Brazil, including servers, desktops, laptops, and storage units. While multinational firms closed operations in Brazil during the pandemic, Dell chose to invest further in the country. Puerta explains how the pandemic accelerated the demand for technology, as people adapted to remote work and learning, highlighting the increased significance of PCs as productivity tools. He notes that technology is crucial in post-pandemic recovery and maintaining connections among people and businesses, despite ongoing challenges like digital exclusion and a lack of qualified labor. Dell aims to overcome these barriers by leveraging local production and ensuring competitiveness in the Brazilian market. The company's Brazilian factory serves as a key asset, enhancing its ability to deliver technology that fosters human development.

Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Topics: Dengue Transmission and Environmental ImpactSupport for "Escutar Ciência" and Podcast Funding

Episode 15 - The Ocean Conference and the danger of plastic pollution

Duration: 0:25:35.294694

This podcast episode, hosted by Beatriz Matos and Maria Clara, features Lara, a campaign manager focused on marine plastic pollution. The discussion revolves around the recent United Nations Ocean Conference held from June 7 to July 1, which gathered representatives from 159 countries to address ocean protection, resulting in over 2000 voluntary commitments from governments, businesses, and civil society. These commitments aim to enhance marine conservation, including efforts to combat plastic pollution, with Brazil represented by its Ministry of the Environment through a national coastal conservation program. The conversation highlights the severe impacts of plastic waste on marine life and humans, with Brazil recognized as the largest producer of single-use plastics in Latin America. Lara explains how these plastics not only harm marine ecosystems—where marine animals mistake plastic for food—but also pose health risks to humans through microplastics found in air, water, and food. The podcast stresses that relying solely on recycling is insufficient to address the plastic pollution crisis, as the scale of plastic production and disposal far exceeds recycling efforts. Ultimately, the episode underscores the urgency of addressing plastic pollution and promoting more comprehensive solutions for ocean health.

Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Topics: UN Ocean Conference and marine plastic pollutionBrazil's role in ocean conservation and plastic waste issues

“Artificial intelligence will not kill SaaS,” says SAP

Duration: 0:27:21.035604

The conversation centers around the importance of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business strategies and evaluating its return on investment (ROI). Marisa interviews Matheus Souza, an innovation leader in Latin America and the Caribbean, discussing the ongoing debate about whether AI will replace certain job roles. Matheus emphasizes that AI and traditional roles can coexist, highlighting the complementary nature of the two. He argues that while AI can enhance business efficiency, human oversight and structured processes are essential for maximizing value. Matheus outlines how AI is already embedded in various aspects of business operations, stressing that successful integration requires a robust technological framework. He also discusses the company's plans for 2024 and beyond, outlining several components of their strategy that focus on incorporating AI-driven solutions while promoting user experience and productivity. Matheus concludes by noting that technology needs to evolve alongside effective practices to ensure reliability, equity, and overall business success.

Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Topics: Integrating AI into Business StrategiesAI’s Role in Efficiency and Job Coexistence