Record floods in Brazil's Minas Gerais lead to evacuations and landslides, highlighting climate change risks
The recent record floods in Brazil, particularly in the coffee-producing state of Minas Gerais, have led to widespread devastation, with dozens of residents reported buried in landslides and thousands forced to evacuate their homes. This disaster highlights the urgent need to address the rising risks posed by climate change, as scientists warn that continued reliance on fossil fuels will only exacerbate extreme weather events. In the city of Juiz de Fora, one of the hardest-hit areas, March witnessed an alarming rainfall total of over 750mm, marking the wettest February on record. This is three times the amount typically expected for... [Continue Reading]
