AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAmazon: Brazil says deforestation fell 42% in the year to July, reaching its lowest level since records began in 1988. The decline comes as a powerful El Niño threatens to intensify drought and fire risks. Climate Risks: Heavy El Niño-linked rains are flooding parts of South America, forcing residents to flee and cattle to swim. New research suggests reaching net zero sooner could limit the frequency of extreme El Niño events. Water Access: Puerto Rico’s rationing exposes a crisis that predates drought: aging infrastructure and unequal access leave rural communities facing unreliable supplies. Coastal Erosion: Colombia’s Pacific and Caribbean communities are losing beaches and homes, while damage to roads, aqueducts and power networks disrupts daily life and access to health services. Regional Support: The U.S. announced more than $340 million for connectivity, healthcare and security initiatives in the Caribbean and Central America.
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