Brazil struggles to secure COP30 climate deal as fossil fuel divide persists
• Nov 20, 2025, 3:08 AM
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Brazil fell short of clinching an early climate deal at COP30 on Wednesday, as divisions over fossil fuels and climate finance persisted. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remained upbeat, saying progress is possible in the summit’s final days, while the EU proposed a flexible roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels amid opposition from key countries.
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