Impact of climatic seasons on the dynamics of carbon, nitrogen and mercury in soils of Brazilian biomes affected by gold mining

Matheus B. Soares, Rebeca R. Rodrigues, Laura O. Péres, Carlos Eduardo P. Cerri, Luís Reynaldo F. Alleoni Land use change, especially mining activities, contributes to anthropic CO2 emissions, leading to decreased carbon (C) storage and loss of biodiversity. Artisanal gold mining associated with the use of mercury (Hg) for amalgamation may change soil organic matter […]

CCARBON/USP Director Receives Sustainability Award from ABAG

Professor Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri awarded the Norman Borlaug Prize during the 23rd Brazilian Agribusiness Congress Professor Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri received the Norman Borlaug – Sustainability Award. The award was presented by the Brazilian Agribusiness Association (ABAG) during the 23rd Brazilian Agribusiness Congress (CBA) on August 5, 2024, in São Paulo (SP). Professor Cerri […]

CCARBON/USP at G20 Agro: Directors Discuss Climate Change Strategies in Food Production

From September 10 to 13, Cuiabá (Mato Grosso State) hosted the G20 Agro Working Group meeting, focusing on sustainability in agro-food systems. Various aspects were discussed, including increasing the contribution of international trade to food and nutritional security. CCARBON/USP directors led the Tropical Food panel, presenting the center’s strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate […]