Brazil is planning to create a mechanism to use oil revenues to finance the nation’s energy transition, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said, as the country juggles its green ambitions against its expanding production of fossil fuels.

The Prince of Wales has criticised criminals involved in the deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, during a speech in Rio de Janeiro. William was speaking at the United for Wildlife conference on Tuesday as part of his royal visit to Brazil.

We don’t expect any demand from China to return to the U.S. market with this change,’ said one trader at an international trading company. ‘Brazil is cheaper than the United States and even non-Chinese buyers are taking Brazilian cargoes.

Formula One championship leader Lando Norris struck an early blow against McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri on Friday as he led a dominant one-two in sole practice for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday condemned the COP30 environmental summit as harmful and misguided — defying the global scientific consensus and concern by governments worldwide on climate change.

A planned $2.5 billion potash mine in the rainforest is billed as key to Brazil’s expanding agricultural exports and to the economic security of the indigenous population.

The Earthshot Prize announced its five global winners for 2025 Thursday, which include rainforest reforestation, a global oceans treaty and a fashion week.

The U.S. government has increased tariffs on many Brazilian goods by more than 50%, but Lula and Trump discussed reaching a potential deal during a meeting in Malaysia in October.

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