A functional ecosystem mitigates climate extremes. What we have is the opposite: a stick landscape. When fire arrives, it has continuous fuel. In winter, it cannot absorb rain. Opinion by Nuno Mamede Santos
A summer policy and a winter policy for the same problem
Wednesday, 4 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
