Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Environment in Latin America – statistics & facts
Diverse ecosystems, wildfires, deforestation, and the growing effects of climate change form a complex set of challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean. The consequences of fuel emissions impact the quality of life in the everyday, with high numbers of deaths attributable to air pollution exposure. Elevating temperatures raise sea levels around the globe, and spur devastating events such as wildfires, which are increasingly frequent in South America.
