Core Viewpoint - President Lula of Brazil supports oil and gas exploration in the Amazon River mouth, stating that it is not contradictory to host COP30. He emphasizes that Brazil, as a poor country, cannot irresponsibly abandon oil resources [1] Group 1: Government Position - President Lula argues that abandoning oil is irresponsible and unrealistic for a developing nation like Brazil [1] - The Brazilian government, through Petrobras (the national oil company), will proceed with exploration cautiously to mitigate environmental risks [1] Group 2: Environmental Concerns - The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources completed a five-year environmental assessment and granted exploration permits to Petrobras for the Amazon River mouth [1] - Environmentalists express concerns that this exploration could lead to potential environmental disasters [1]