The World's Largest River Is Running Low

Carrie Kahn, an NPR reporter and expert on environmental issues, shares her firsthand experiences from the Amazon during a devastating drought. She reveals how the region is facing its lowest water levels in over a century, impacting millions and threatening local wildlife. Kahn discusses the dire consequences for communities and emphasizes the roles of climate change and deforestation in this crisis. Her insights paint a vivid picture of resilience amid hardship as local leaders battle the escalating challenges.