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Raging fires and deadly floods show climate change impacts worldwide
Record droughts, wildfires, and extreme floods are devastating countries across the globe as climate change intensifies.
In short:
- Wildfires in Portugal, Peru, and California have killed dozens and destroyed homes, with firefighters struggling to contain hundreds of blazes.
- Severe drought in Brazil and neighboring countries has led to historic low water levels, disrupting livelihoods and transport.
- Catastrophic floods in Southeast Asia, Central Europe, and West Africa have left thousands dead and displaced millions due to extreme storms and heavy rains.
Key quote:
“The effects of climate change are intensifying conditions that help spread fire.”
— Peru’s National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR)
Why this matters:
Rising global temperatures are fueling more frequent and severe natural disasters. Without stronger climate policies, these life-threatening events are expected to increase, displacing more communities and harming ecosystems worldwide.
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Mining will remain dominant in the Pan Amazon for decades
Governments in Brazil, Peru and Ecuador are increasingly dependent on extractive industries like mining to support local economies, despite growing opposition from environmentalists and social advocates.
In short:
- The Pan Amazon region relies heavily on mining, especially in areas like Brazil's Carajás Mining District, where the industry dominates local economies.
- Regulatory challenges include balancing corporate interests with the rights of Indigenous communities through Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards are shaping the future of mining, but enforcement remains uneven across public and private companies.
Key quote:
“The full impact of FPIC on the regulatory process is still unfolding.”
— Timothy J. Killeen, author
Why this matters:
Mining's expansion threatens ecosystems and Indigenous rights. Long-term economic dependence on these industries complicates efforts to regulate environmental and social impacts, posing risks for the region's future sustainability.
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COP28: El Niño in South America is a preview of a world under climate change
Dengue, drought, and floods are hammering Peru and Bolivia this year. At the UN climate talks, they’re seeking justice.
Photo by Sandro Ayalo on Unsplash
Climate change: Lake Titicaca on drought alert since end of July
Lake Titicaca, located between Peru and Bolivia, has been on drought alert since the end of July. The cause is high temperatures and lack of rain, with major consequences for the local population.
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Peru battles worst dengue outbreak as climate warms
Peru is taking extraordinary measures such as banning households from filling vases with water, as it battles its worst dengue outbreak on record, a crisis that experts have linked to increased rainfall and warmer temperatures as the climate changes.
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How a dying glacier became a tourist attraction
Peru’s “Route of Climate Change” takes visitors to a melting glacier — and aims to teach them along the way.
Shadows of oil in Peru: Shipibo people denounce damage, contamination left by company
Community members guided a team of journalists to the creeks and land of Canaán de Cachiyacu and Nuevo Sucre, in the district of Contamana in Peru’s Loreto region, to demonstrate how they have been affected by the various spills attributed to the Maple Gas oil company for over 25 years.
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