Thousands of Trees Cut Down in Amazon for Highway to Climate Summit

belem, brazil - Controversy surrounds new highway construction through Amazon rainforest for COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil.

Environmental Impact of New Highway in Amazon

Thousands of trees are being cut down in the Amazon rainforest to build a four-lane highway in Belém for the COP30 climate summit. The Brazilian government claims the highway will have 'sustainable features' such as wildlife crossings, bike paths, and solar-powered lighting. However, local residents and environmentalists are outraged by the environmental impact, arguing that deforestation contradicts the purpose of a climate summit.

President and Minister of Environment of Brazil defend the highway construction, stating that the summit will highlight the needs of the protected Amazon region. They emphasize that the event is 'in the Amazon, not about the Amazon.'