Brazil won't heed IEA call to halt fossil fuels – but will meet green goals, says energy minister

Bento Albuquerque insists renewable power growth leaves nation well-placed to meet net zero ambitions, but hydrocarbon exploration and production will go on

Brazil's Mines & Energy Minister Bento Albuquerque
Brazil's Mines & Energy Minister Bento AlbuquerquePhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 31 May 2021, 10:08Updated 31 May 2021, 13:38
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