Lula’s Urgent COP30 Warning: Climate Deniers Must Be Stopped
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has launched a fierce call to action ahead of COP30, demanding global leaders confront climate change deniers. At a Brasília pre-summit event, Lula condemned misinformation and political delays as heatwaves, floods, and wildfires escalate worldwide.
“Denying Science Is a Crime Against Humanity”
In a blistering speech, Lula targeted corporations and politicians undermining climate science:
– Key quote: “Short-term profits cannot dictate our planet’s future.”
– COP30 stakes: The 2025 summit in Belém, Brazil, will test global resolve to protect the Amazon and phase out fossil fuels.
Amazon Rescue: Lula’s 42% Deforestation Drop
Since ousting Bolsonaro in 2023, Lula’s policies have:
✔ Slashed Amazon destruction rates by 42%
✔ Restored environmental protections
✔ Pledged zero deforestation by 2030
Yet illegal logging and agribusiness threats persist. COP30 will push wealthy nations to fund Amazon conservation—”a global lifeline,” says Lula.
Global Crackdown on Climate Misinformation
Lula’s anti-denialism push aligns with worldwide trends:
– Legal wins: Youth lawsuits against climate inaction
– Greenwashing laws: Tighter rules on corporate lies
– COP30 goal: A “name and shame” alliance against deniers
COP30 Agenda: 3 Make-or-Break Issues
- Loss and Damage Fund: Will rich nations pay climate reparations?
- Fossil Fuel Deadlines: Can oil states accept binding phase-outs?
- Indigenous Rights: Vital for protecting ecosystems like the Amazon.
Conclusion: The Courage to Act
Lula’s rallying cry sets the tone for COP30: “Science is clear—now we need leaders brave enough to act.” With the Amazon and global climate targets at stake, 2025 could be humanity’s turning point.
— By [Your Name], Senior Climate Correspondent, NextMinuteNews
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