CLIMATE CHANGE
Floods in Rio Grande do Sul exposed the climate crisis
A year ago, extreme rainfall caused the worst flood in southern Brasil, affecting 2.3 million people. Combining climate change, irregular urbanization, and inadequate infrastructure, the 2024 floods underscored the urgent need for global action. Experts highlight COP30 as a critical forum for debates and solutions to prevent future catastrophes. Reconstruction demands radical changes, they warn.