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Carbon Credit Projects Linked to Illegal Deforestation in Brazil

7/8/2025

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A shocking Reuters investigation has uncovered that carbon credit projects in Brazil's Amazon are benefiting individuals and companies previously fined for illegal deforestation. Out of 36 projects examined, 24 are linked to those penalized by Brazil’s environmental agency. While these projects continue to attract major corporations like Boeing and Telefonica, their effectiveness in reducing deforestation remains unchallenged.

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A shocking Reuters investigation has uncovered that carbon credit projects in Brazil's Amazon are benefiting individuals and companies previously fined for illegal deforestation. Out of 36 projects examined, 24 are linked to those penalized by Brazil’s environmental agency. While these projects continue to attract major corporations like Boeing and Telefonica, their effectiveness in reducing deforestation remains unchallenged.