Brazil fights emissions cap for shipping, citing cost concerns

Brazil is seeking to water down prospective climate targets for the shipping sector, documents seen by Climate Home News show. A joint submission to the International...

Jet fuel from sugarcane? It’s not a flight of fancy

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In the first of a new series explaining how key emitters are positioned to tackle climate change, Carbon Brief sets out Brazil’s key policy...

Brazil should support ambition in the climate deal of the year

In 2018, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has an important economic and environmental decision to make. In London, in April, it will set a level...

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