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Exploration of oil in the mouth of Amazon River would raise CO2e emissions by 4.7 bln tonnes -analysis

Published 17:54 on May 30, 2025 / Last updated at 17:54 on May 30, 2025 / / Americas, South & Central

Oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon River in the northern part of Brazil would increase CO2e emissions by a total of 4.7 billion tonnes, according to a new analysis published this Friday.
Oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon River in the northern part of Brazil would increase CO2e emissions by a total of 4.7 billion tonnes, according to a new analysis published this Friday.


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