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Caribbean Tourism Organization to Showcase Sustainable Tourism Leadership at CARIFESTA XV
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will spotlight its leadership in sustainable tourism at CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean Festival of the Arts, scheduled for August 22–31, 2025, in...

California and Denmark sign new partnership on climate, technology efforts
In March, Governor Newsom welcomed a delegation from the Mexican state of Sonora and signed a partnership advancing the development of clean energy, supply chain resilience, and expanding regional access to renewables. In February, California and...

Brazilian, French leaders discuss global, bilateral issues
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a nearly hour-long phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss global and bilateral issues. Lula condemned the political use of trade tariffs against Brazil and updated...

Brazil Potash Executes Definitive Offtake Agreement With Keytrade Fertilizantes Brasil for ~900,000 Tons of Fertilizer
Agreement supports Brazil’s National Fertilizer Plan by producing a critical mineral that builds on the strengths of the domestic agricultural supply chain for farmers Binding Take-or-Pay Agreement represents second major offtake commercial...

CNI: U.S. Tariffs Disrupt Brazil’s Export Outlook, Job Growth
(MENAFN) A sharp warning from Brazil's National Confederation of Industry (CNI) signals that fresh U.S. trade tariffs could derail nearly two years of export momentum, disrupt industrial employment, and dampen investment across Latin America’s...

Natasha Owens Challenges Hypocrisy of Climate Change with New Viral Hit
Three weeks after release, Natasha’s “Climate Change is Real...Stupid” is a growing TikTok trend and a viral hit with over 1.3 million views on YouTube alone. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Natasha Owens’ new...

DP World Earns Gold Seal for Emissions Transparency in Brazil, Marking Second Consecutive Year
SANTOS, Brazil, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World has been awarded the Gold Seal from the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program for the second year running, recognizing the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability in managing...

Brazil High-Performance Polyethylene Market Expands with Rising Demand in Packaging and Automotive | DataMIntelligence
Brazil High-Performance Polyethylene Market grows with demand in packaging, automotive, and construction, fueled by sustainability and innovation trends. MICHIGAN, MI, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Overview - Strategic...

Mexican Leader says nation is seeking independence from US
(MENAFN) According to reports, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that the country is exploring strategies to enhance energy independence and reduce its heavy reliance on the United States. During her daily press briefing,...

Mexico Seeks Enhancing Energy Autonomy
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that the nation is actively seeking strategies to enhance its energy autonomy and lessen dependence on the United States. During her routine press briefing, Sheinbaum emphasized that...

ESGold Signs MOU for High-Grade Tailings Project in Colombia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- ESGold Corp. (“ESGold” or the “Company”) (CSE: ESAU | OTCQB: ESAUF | FSE: Z7D) announced today that it has entered into a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with...

Brazilian lawmaker rejects blanket pardon for accused of attempted coup
(MENAFN) Hugo Motta, President of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, on Thursday rejected the notion that Congress would approve a sweeping pardon for individuals accused of participating in the attempted coup at the end of 2022 and early 2023. “I do...

Alfredo Del Mazo Maza: Mexico Can Lead the Fight Against Invisible Emissions
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- While cities celebrate the historic drop in tailpipe emissions thanks to electrification, a study presented at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig warns...

The 17th Annual Hola Mexico Film Festival, presented by Toyota, announces this year's film selections
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico, Hola México Film Festival presented by Toyota, announces this year’s selections for its 17th annual edition on September...

AgEagle Aerial Systems and Drummond Ltd. Pioneer Advanced Drone Operations in Colombia
Drummond’s New Certifications for BVLOS, Night Flights, and Multi-Drone Operations with AgEagle’s eBee X Enhance Safety and Efficiency in Mining WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading...

FirstCash Completes Acquisition of H&T Group; Combination Establishes FirstCash as U.K.’s Leading Pawnbroker; Now Operates over 3,300 Retail Pawn Locations in the U.S., Latin America and the U.K.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), the leading international operator of pawn stores, today announced that it has completed its previously announced...

PFAS Waste Management Market to Reach USD 3.4 Bn by 2034, Driven by Rising Environmental Concerns
As businesses seek environmentally responsible alternatives, they are prioritizing recycling and providing cost-effective options. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...

Minister Blade Nzimande delivers keynote address at 3rd International Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences in Durban, 18 Aug
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will deliver the keynote address at the 3rd International Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences at the Durban International Convention Centre. The 3rd International...

Brazilian startup uses AI to rethink corporate social spending
Using AI to bridge Brazil’s social divides, a young “social tech” directs over 500 million reais in corporate giving toward measurable, high-impact change. SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the crowded field...

Mexico Energy Intelligence™ Releases Its 2024 Report Catalog Amid Regulatory Upheaval
A year of regulatory malpractice, legal controversy, and strategic uncertainty in Mexico’s energy landscape HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The energy consultancy that is the publisher of Mexico Energy...