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Climate Change Is a Secondary Issue, Says Future Minister Of Environment
Ricardo Salles says that until now, Brazilian environment policy decisions have been based on "guesswork"
Dec.10.2018 2:43PM
Appointed on Sunday (9th) by president-elect Jair Bolsonaro (PSL), the future Minister of Environment Ricardo Salles classifies the debate around climate change as "pointless" at the moment.
Salles, a lawyer, told Folha that his goal is to "develop Brazil. We will preserve the environment with no ideology and in a very reasonable matter."
"We will respect all those who work and bring Brazil forth, not only in farming but also in all industries, including infrastructure," he said.
The future minister also said that there are practical issues to be addressed at the beginning of the administration, such as the preservation of soil and water, and recovering areas affected by deforestation. However, he declined to talk about climate change. "Right now this debate is pointless."
More:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2018/12/climate-change-is-a-secondary-issue-says-future-minister-of-environment.shtml