Despite the adverse external environment, the Brazilian economy has been reacting positively to the various countercyclical measures adopted by the Brazilian government.
They may seem like strange bedfellows, but McDonald's USA and the Environmental Defense Fund last week celebrated 10 years of an alliance aimed at reducing the food giant's adverse impact on the environment.
As part of its policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended its 60, 000 member pediatricians familiarize themselves with the potential adverse health effects of chemicals in the environment.