South America

"In Brazil’s Amazon, Rivers Fall To Record Low Levels During Drought"

"The Negro River, the Amazon’s second largest tributary, on Monday reached its lowest level since official measurements began near Manaus 121 years ago. The record confirms that this part of the world´s largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought, just a little over two years after its most significant flooding."

Source: AP, 10/17/2023

‘Without Water, There Is No Life’: Drought In Brazil’s Amazon

"Communities dependent on the Amazon rainforest’s waterways are stranded without supply of fuel, food or filtered water. Dozens of river dolphins perished and washed up on shore. And thousands of lifeless fish float on the water’s surface."

Source: AP, 10/10/2023

#SEJSpotlight: Emilio Godoy, Freelance Journalist

Meet SEJ member Emilio Godoy! Emilio has been a journalist since 1996. Based in Mexico, since 2007 Emilio has focused his work on the socio-economic and environmental effects of the climate crisis, the need to move towards a low-carbon economy, and sustainable development modalities in Mexico and Latin America.

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September 20, 2023

The Politics and Geopolitics of Latin America's Energy Transition

Join the Center on Global Energy Policy in New York City (or via Zoom) for a discussion on the potential impact of recent developments on LAC’s energy transition, the region’s role in global energy markets, global supply chains and  critical mining commodities necessary for the global clean energy transition. 5:30-7:00 p.m. ET.

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