[climaterealityproject.org] APRIL 28, 2021

Devastating fires in the Amazon. Lakes disappearing in Bolivia. Water scarcity in São Paulo. Melting glaciers in Patagonia. South America is already feeling the impacts of the climate crisis. But it’s not too late to act.

It’s hard to make too many sweeping statements when you’re talking about a continent as massive as South America, home to the soaring peaks of the Andes, the lush rainforests of the Amazon basin, and the stunning formations of the Atacama Desert. Not to mention a population that reached over 430 million people in 2020, according to the UN.

But here’s one we can safely make: Climate change will transform the continent and life on it for many. From more frequent flooding events to megadroughts and vanishing water supplies, the consequences of rising temperatures could have devastating outcomes for South America – and the people who call the region home.

But the good news is that we have the tools to fight back. Let’s take a look at what South America faces, and how we can all play a role in solving this crisis.

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