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State of the World from NPR

The Consequences of Climate Change in Brazil

Jun 26, 2024
Brazil is facing extreme weather and flooding due to climate change, leading to deaths and displacement. Officials consider relocating communities. The podcast introduces us to 'climate refugees' in southern Brazil.
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  • Brazil faces devastating floods and displacements due to record-breaking rainy seasons.
  • Severe weather events in Brazil prompt consideration of relocating entire towns to escape climate impacts.

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Impacts of Extreme Weather Due to Climate Change in Brazil

Brazil is facing severe consequences of climate change, experiencing record-breaking rainy seasons leading to devastating floods and displacements. In one state, the river overflowed multiple times, destroying homes and displacing over 400,000 people. Officials are considering relocating entire towns due to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events caused by climate change, reflecting a global trend of climate refugees being uprooted from their homes.

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