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  • Environmental Science
  • Sociology
  • Public Perception Studies

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  • Brazil experienced major socio-environmental disasters in 2019: the Brumadinho dam collapse, coastal oil spills, and Amazon fires.
  • These events had significant societal and environmental repercussions across the nation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate Brazilian public perception of the national environmental situation.
  • To assess how personal and social factors influenced feelings of being affected by major environmental disasters.
  • To identify entities perceived as responsible for these environmental crises.

Main Methods:

  • Online surveys were distributed via Facebook to Brazilian citizens over 18 years old.
  • A total of 775 respondents completed the survey.
  • Statistical analysis explored the relationship between demographics, proximity to disasters, and perceived impact.

Main Results:

  • Educational background was a significant factor in how respondents felt affected by all three events.
  • Age influenced feelings of impact from the dam collapse.
  • Proximity to disasters and income levels affected perceptions of the dam collapse and Amazon fires.

Conclusions:

  • Public perception of responsibility for environmental disasters is linked to government, criminal activity, and private companies.
  • These perceptions may reflect recent changes in Brazil's environmental laws and protections.
  • Findings highlight public concern over threats to biodiversity and the environment.