Mexico-Brazil oil partnership draws environmental concerns
Environmental organizations have criticized a partnership announced by Brazil’s Petrobras and Mexico’s Pemex, warning that it could commit both countries to decades of fossil fuel production. They also say expanded activity could increase oil-spill risks in the Gulf of Mexico and displace coastal communities through industrial expansion.
Environmental organizations have raised concerns about a partnership between Brazil’s state oil company, Petrobras, and Mexico’s Pemex.
The groups warn that the agreement could commit both countries to decades of fossil fuel production, increase the risk of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and displace coastal communities through industrial expansion.
Petrobras and Pemex announced the partnership on June 23, according to Mongabay.
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What oversight will determine whether the organizations’ warnings are addressed?
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