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Amazon deforestation spikes as Brazil blames criminal fires
A new and alarming pattern of destruction is emerging in the rainforest, challenging Brazilian authorities ahead of COP30.
Proposed candidate to lead Climate Change Committee defends flying record
Nigel Topping was accused of hypocrisy for flying to environment conferences while backing a frequent flyer tax.
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President issues statement following meeting with Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs
President Michael D. Higgins has described his meeting this morning with Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, as productive, ...
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Rising heat and falling yields plague an Amazon island near COP30 host
Combu Island is already warmer and drier than 40 years ago, leading to declining yields in açaí crops. The Guamá River ...
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Brazil Promises Affordable Solutions for COP30 Accommodations Amid High Demand
Brazil assures that affordable accommodations will be available for the COP30 summit attendees in Belem, despite initial ...
Brazil tackles COP30 hotel costs, under pressure from developing nations
Brazil assured worried governments on Wednesday it has organized enough rooms to accommodate the tens of thousands of people ...
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As Brazil expands oil, COP30 head urges rich nations to phase out fossil fuels first
As Brazil ramps up offshore oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon River, the CEO of COP30 urged wealthy nations to be the first to cut back on both producing and consuming fossil fuels. Ana Toni ...
Brazil Scrambles For Rooms To Host COP30 In Amazon
Brazil insisted Wednesday it will have enough rooms for the tens of thousands of people expected to attend the COP30 UN climate conference in the Amazonian city of Belem in November.