Construction

US spends $1.6 billion to renovate a 90-year-old dam in Pennsylvania that controls the shipping of 23 million tons per year on the Ohio River.

Douglas Avila 28/04/2026 at 18:54

Fuel Prices

Impressive record in sight: B diesel is expected to reach 70.8 million m³ in 2026 in Brazil, while biodiesel grows 7.2% and boosts the economy, according to a StoneX projection.

Hilton Libório 28/04/2026 at 18:50

Wind Energy

Wind turbines have become the target of lawsuits because residents swear that a sound they cannot hear is harming them, while experts try to contain the fear of “wind turbine syndrome,” which threatens to halt construction, investments, and billion-dollar projects in several communities across the country.

Valdemar Medeiros 28/04/2026 at 18:45

Agribusiness

CNA asks for a R$623 billion Harvest Plan, calls for a multi-year model and R$4 billion for rural insurance, while credit default more than triples and pressure from interest rates, costs, and climate risk raises alarm in the agricultural sector.

Carla Teles 28/04/2026 at 18:40

Economy

São Paulo tourism surges in early 2026, creates 11.2 thousand formal jobs and reinforces the sector’s weight in the SP economy.

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 28/04/2026 at 18:35

Science and Technology

Goodbye to critical metals? Scientists create a new revolutionary aluminum that could slash industrial costs, accelerate the energy transition, and completely transform global technology in the coming years.

Hilton Libório 28/04/2026 at 18:32

Interesting facts

With 6 million recycled PET bottles, 45 km of lights, and decorations spread across streets, squares, and historic buildings, São Paulo’s “Christmas City” becomes one of the most impressive end-of-year spectacles.

Ana Alice 28/04/2026 at 18:25

Interesting facts

Brazil surprises by reducing forest fires by 32% even in a year of extreme heat, brought together 120 experts, forecasts risks in all biomes, and reveals a strategy that could change firefighting.

Flavia Marinho 28/04/2026 at 18:20

Interesting facts

Brazil surprises by reducing forest fires by 32% even in a year of extreme heat, gathers 120 experts, forecasts risks in all biomes, and reveals a strategy that could change the fight against fire.

Flavia Marinho 28/04/2026 at 18:18

Economy

Brazil presents Brics Pay to connect local currencies, reduce dependence on the dollar and Swift, and facilitate instant payments between the bloc’s countries, while experts see the proposal as a geopolitical response to international sanctions and restrictions.

Carla Teles 28/04/2026 at 18:14

Interesting facts

Mayor Nilda of Parnamirim decrees a state of emergency after devastating rains caused flooding and a drainage collapse, and activates the Armed Forces in an urgent operation to prevent the crisis from worsening.

Felipe Alves da Silva 28/04/2026 at 18:09

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy could change forever: an ultra-cheap iron battery created by Chinese scientists could be the key to more accessible, efficient, and dominant clean energy worldwide soon.

Hilton Libório 28/04/2026 at 18:03