Brazil publishes a global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels ahead of COP31, which Bloomberg says aims for agreement on electrification
Brazil has published a global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels ahead of COP31.
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Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Ahead of COP31, Brazil offers a global fossil fuel exit plan” (France 24).
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'In a Divided World, COP31 Aims for Agreement on Electrification' (Bloomberg); 'Brazil releases global roadmap for fossil fuel phaseout ahead of COP31' (Euronews).
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (3 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg | Centre-left | Michael R. Bloomberg is the founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP (The parent company of Bloomberg News). According to Investopedia, Bloomberg Terminal (remote software used to access financial information) is the most expensive among financial data providers. source |
| Euronews | Centre-left | Euronews is owned by Alpac Capital, a Portugal-based investment fund that acquired an 88% stake in July 2022, with the remaining 12% held by government-supported broadcasters from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Ownership also has business ties with Hungary’s Viktor Orban. source |
| France 24 | Centre | France 24 is owned by France Médias Monde, a state-owned French holding company that supervises and coordinates the activities of the major public media organizations broadcasting or publishing internationally from France. Besides government funding, they also generate revenue through advertising. source |