FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 11 - Caught on Camera

Cocaine sharks: why sea creatures are swimming in drug-tainted waters

Waste from illegal labs and untreated sewage laced with pharmaceuticals is contaminating the seas off Rio de Janeiro. It’s far from the only place to be affected

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024

Sharks off coast of Brazil test positive for cocaine

Exposure to cocaine could severely impact shark health, potentially damaging their DNA, and impairing their ability to metabolise fats, findings reveal

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

Gabby Douglas opens up about her career plans after missing the 2024 Paris Olympics

The all-around Olympic world champion last competed in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro games

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024

Scotland chairs international sustainability network of regions in Brazil

SCOTLAND has chaired an international network of regional governments in a crucial event aimed at sharing ideas on sustainability.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024

Growing whale-watching excursions near Rio de Janeiro's coast captivate tourists

Rio de Janeiro is famous for its beaches and vibrant parties in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

An overdue Olympic pledge to restore Rio de Janeiro’s lagoons is finally taking shape

When Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympics in 2016, videos of the extensive lagoon complex surrounding the Olympic Park were everywhere

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Rio De Janeiro's Mangrove Reforestation Boosts Climate Resilience

Discover the successful mangrove reforestation in Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay and its impact on environmental restoration and climate resilience efforts.

Top News · May 25, 2024

Life behind bars in Brazil's overcrowded prison system

With over 830,000 inmates, Brazil has the third-largest prison population in the world, behind only the US and China. According to data from the National Secretariat for Penal Policy, there are almost 166,000 more prisoners than there are places currently available in the country's jails. In some penitentiaries, such as…

France 24 · May 25, 2024

Rio de Janeiro bay reforestation shows mangroves' power to mitigate climate disasters

At the rear of Rio de Janeiro’s polluted Guanabara Bay, thousands of mangroves rise as tall as 13 feet, or about 4 meters, from a previously deforested area

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

Rio 2016: A successful Olympic dream amidst crises

The crowd cheered loudly on Copacabana beach when Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. For the first time, a city in South America would host the biggest sporting competition on the planet. The "Marvellous City", located between the sea and the forest,…

Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2024