{"id":29904,"date":"2025-01-07T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T18:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/?p=29904"},"modified":"2025-10-23T11:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:16:28","slug":"how-climate-change-has-devastated-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2025\/01\/how-climate-change-has-devastated-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"How Climate Change has Devastated Latin America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Much of the discourse surrounding climate change is centered in the U.S. However, everyone is affected by it whether they like it or not. So, today, we\u2019re going to take a look at one of the other Americas: Latin America.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29905 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chris-leboutillier-c7RWVGL8lPA-unsplash-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chris-leboutillier-c7RWVGL8lPA-unsplash-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chris-leboutillier-c7RWVGL8lPA-unsplash-500x729.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chris-leboutillier-c7RWVGL8lPA-unsplash-600x875.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chris-leboutillier-c7RWVGL8lPA-unsplash-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chris-leboutillier-c7RWVGL8lPA-unsplash-25x36.jpg 25w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chris-leboutillier-c7RWVGL8lPA-unsplash-33x48.jpg 33w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/chris-leboutillier-c7RWVGL8lPA-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/c7RWVGL8lPA?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Chris LeBoutillier<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are largely overlooked even though climate change has hit them hard. Latin America has seen the effects of deforestation, heat-trapping emissions, and bouts of extreme weather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look into what these effects are, why they happen, and what we can do next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.wwfca.org\/en\/our_work\/climate_change_and_energy\/climate_change_impacts_la\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1633626844682000&amp;usg=AOvVaw00S3XY9Bp8HQ1nIPO7FCyy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In the span of 13 years (2000-2013), Latin America experienced 613 extreme climate and weather events.<\/a> Among these were hurricanes, thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornadoes, blizzards, avalanches, tropical storms, and more. These events have resulted in the devastation of land, businesses, and homes. Additionally, it has resulted in the displacement of people, families, and facilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other side of the coin, researchers predict increased drought conditions in Amazonia, Brazil, Central America, and some parts of other regions. Of course, this creates even more of a concern for the people of Latin America. It also threatens the Amazon rainforest as it could kill many of the flora, and in turn, the fauna.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large proportion of Latin America\u2019s population lives on the coast, and the sea levels are rising at an alarming rate. <a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.wwfca.org\/en\/our_work\/climate_change_and_energy\/climate_change_impacts_la\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1633626844681000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tprcJrGS4kePFyZ1aaeV4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In the next 60 years, the ocean could ride anywhere between one and four more feet.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists have documented eroding shorelines, rising water temperatures, and ocean acidification. Shoreline erosion negatively affects sea turtles in their ability to reproduce and nest. On the other hand, rising temperatures cause coral bleaching &#8212; affecting coral reefs and the wildlife it sustains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean acidification is caused by increased CO<sub>2<\/sub> in the water supply. This process affects the coral reefs, but it also affects Latin America\u2019s drinking supply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental damage directly affects the population within it. It may seem to lead only to small, incremental damage. Eventually, it will catch up with the people living off of said environment, and it\u2019s better to intervene now rather than when it&#8217;s too late.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-29906 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/william-bossen-Q1js5z4tKLA-unsplash-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"368\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/william-bossen-Q1js5z4tKLA-unsplash-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/william-bossen-Q1js5z4tKLA-unsplash-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/william-bossen-Q1js5z4tKLA-unsplash-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/william-bossen-Q1js5z4tKLA-unsplash-24x12.jpg 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/william-bossen-Q1js5z4tKLA-unsplash-36x18.jpg 36w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/william-bossen-Q1js5z4tKLA-unsplash-48x24.jpg 48w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/william-bossen-Q1js5z4tKLA-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Q1js5z4tKLA?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditShareLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by William Bossen<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Now?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate change is a daunting topic, but it\u2019s not a topic we can continue to ignore. Our planet is experiencing catastrophic changes across the globe. From fires to floods and to droughts, the Earth needs our help, and it starts with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizens are taking initiatives to manage deforestation in Latin America. For example, Costa Rica is one region that has made tremendous strides. <a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.climatehotmap.org\/global-warming-solutions\/latin-america.html&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1633626844680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DdxLCDU3D3alF3FYzvUYt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Not only is 96% of their electricity sourced with renewable energy, but they increased their forest area by 10% in the last 10 years.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazil is making progress, too. According to public satellite photos, Brazil reduced the deforestation of the Amazon, and in turn, lowered their heat-trapping emissions. It\u2019s also reported that these emissions were lowered further than any other country in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If organizing isn\u2019t an option for you, there are actions you can take locally, individually, and in your workspace. NSTEM<sup>\u2122<\/sup> has several articles on sustainability to get you started (and several more in the works!). Just click <a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2021\/05\/stem-and-sustainable-development\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1633626844683000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hrsS6C7tyDW4nuW7wkXMy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2021\/04\/top-5-reasons-environmental-education-should-start-young\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1633626844684000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1WNU2wNvSzeOUwfghwMOCW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Written by <a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/intern\/emily-hyser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emily Hyser<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button no-link-icon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Your NSTEM Journey Begins Here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Much of the discourse surrounding climate change is centered in the U.S. However, everyone is affected by it whether they like it or not. 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