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Oil and gas exploration auctions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been virulently opposed by environmentalists and Hollywood A-listers alike, but one potential solution just might help everyone see the rainforest for the trees.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is opening oil and gas licensing auctions up to crypto and carbon firms that would keep fossil fuels in the ground and sell coveted carbon credits instead.

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Source Fool.com