Political crises may exacerbate environmental conflicts by shifting conservation priorities. Research now shows that increased carbon emissions from deforestation in Brazil may compromise its goals under the Paris Agreement.
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Cavalett, O. From political to climate crisis. Nature Clim Change 8, 663–664 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-018-0228-4
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