Oil drilling in the mouth of the Amazon

Brazil’s President Lula is pushing for approval of oil drilling in the Amazon River mouth, despite the environmental risks and lack of technology to control potential leaks. The project contradicts Brazil’s national interest and economic logic, with extraction likely to continue for decades past the need for fossil fuels. The project also poses serious environmental risks, with potential spills impacting eight countries and unique ecosystems. Lula’s stance on fossil fuels jeopardizes Brazil’s opportunity to lead in combating climate change.

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