Brazil launches supercomputer to combat climate change

The worsening of climate change and its impacts on the environment and agricultural production require innovative solutions. Within the BRICS context, several countries have adopted advanced technologies to address these challenges. In a coordinated effort to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices, emerging technologies are being explored and implemented.

Iranian authorities have launched an innovative project: the manufacture of drones specialised in cloud seeding, an initiative aimed at tackling the effects of drought and water scarcity in the country. As reported by Alalam News Network, a partner of TV BRICS, this new technology may contribute to an increase in rainfall of between 15 per cent and 20 per cent.

In this context, researchers in China are using artificial intelligence to predict genetic changes in crops such as wheat, rice and maize. According to information from China Daily, also a partner of the media network, this innovation has the potential to increase agricultural productivity, contributing to more sustainable and less environmentally harmful practices.

Meanwhile, scientists in India, according to IANS, a partner of TV BRICS, have created an innovative portable device to detect pesticide residues in the environment, food and water. Fully automated, the device helps reduce risks to human health and environmental impact, promoting a safer and more sustainable approach to managing toxic substances.