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Ocean-based goals in submitted Nationally Determined Contributions overlook tougher targets including fossil fuel phase-out.
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COP30: Brazil seeks biofuel boom, but critics query climate impact
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Food & Agriculture
At COP30, Brazil’s farmers defend record on forests
Facing EU anti-deforestation rules, Brazilian farmers at COP30 say they're unfairly blamed for rainforest destruction.
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