World leaders launch fund to save forests, get first $5 bn

World leaders at a climate summit in Brazil launched the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) on Thursday, securing over $5 billion in initial pledges to reward tropical countries for preserving their forests. Brazil aims to build a $125 billion fund to provide a sustainable revenue stream, an alternative to deforestation for economic gain.

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