Purpose defeated: Brazil cuts thousands of trees to make way for climate summit
Brazil faces criticism for clearing Amazon rainforest to build a highway for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém. The highway, claimed to be sustainable with solar-powered lighting and wildlife crossings, has alarmed locals and environmental groups over its impact. Critics argue the deforestation contradicts the summit’s goal of addressing climate change.
Brazil faces criticism for clearing Amazon rainforest to build a highway for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém. The highway, claimed to be sustainable with solar-powered lighting and wildlife crossings, has alarmed locals and environmental groups over its impact. Critics argue the deforestation contradicts the summit’s goal of addressing climate change.
