Brazil Is Burning and Sinking

In 2025, Brazil stopped being just an observer of the global climate crisis that is burning to become a protagonist of climate tragedies.

This year, extreme events have multiplied so intensely that it is impossible to ignore the signs.

Every month, a new headline splashes across the newspapers: flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, uncontrolled wildfires in the Pantanal, water shortages in the Midwest, and scorching heat in the Southeast.

The country, which hosts the largest tropical forest on the planet, has become a stage for alarming environmental imbalance.

Although the topic may seem distant to some, the truth is that everyone is feeling the effects.

Whether through higher electricity bills, food prices that have tripled, or illnesses arising from contaminated water.

None of this happens by chance.

Everything is connected. And it is precisely this connection that we need to understand in order to seek solutions.

Rains in the South: When the Sky Collapses

Since the beginning of the year, southern Brazil has been facing increasingly intense storms.

In Porto Alegre, for example, rivers overflowed and inundated entire neighborhoods, leaving thousands of people displaced.

Additionally, the lack of adequate drainage, combined with the increasing volume of rain, has further worsened the situation.

Now, it is important to highlight one point: the problem is not just the amount of rain.

It is also about how the cities were planned.

Or rather, how they were not planned.

When the soil is impermeable and the streams are channeled arbitrarily, any heavy rain becomes a disaster.

Moreover, the warming of the Atlantic Ocean contributes to the formation of heavier clouds.

This generates more violent storms with strong winds and hail, which amplifies the damage.

Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that the climate is reacting to human actions.

Or to the lack of action, in many cases.

The Pantanal in Flames: The Other Side of the Same Coin

While the South suffers from excess water, the Pantanal burns like never before.

In fact, fire outbreaks have already set historical records this year.

This is partly due to severe drought, but there is also the influence of human activities, such as illegal burning to clear pasture.

Additionally, the lack of rainfall disrupts the natural water cycle in the region.

With the rivers drying up, the soil becomes more vulnerable, and any spark can ignite a fire.

And when the fire starts, it is hard to stop.

These fires do not only destroy the flora.

They drive away animals, contaminate the air, and affect riverside populations.

Indeed, many indigenous communities remain on constant alert, as the fire frequently approaches their territories.

The worst part is that the Pantanal is one of the richest ecosystems on the planet.

Its destruction represents an incalculable loss, not only for Brazil but for the entire world.

Heat and Collapse in the Southeast and Midwest

In the Southeast and Midwest regions, the problem is different — but the cause is the same.

Extreme heat, combined with prolonged droughts, has left cities in a state of emergency.

In Goiânia, for instance, some neighborhoods experienced water shortages for weeks.

In Belo Horizonte, thermometers reached 42 degrees in the midst of May.

Consequently, the demand for energy skyrocketed.

The use of air conditioning has surged exponentially, putting pressure on the electrical system.

What is the result? Increased electricity bills and the risk of blackouts.

Additionally, dry soil harms agriculture.

Entire crops of corn and soybeans have been lost this year.

As a result, food prices have risen.

And those who feel it the most are the final consumers, especially low-income families.

More than just a heatwave, what we are witnessing is a shift in the climate regime. And this change demands an urgent response.

Why Is This Happening Now?

This is the question many people are asking. After all, Brazil has always experienced periods of drought and heavy rains.

That’s true. However, what has changed is the frequency and intensity of these events.

In the past, a major flood would occur every 10 to 15 years.

Now, it happens every 6 months. And the droughts? They used to be limited to the period between May and September.

Today, they last nearly the entire year in some regions.

All of this is directly related to global warming.

The burning of fossil fuels, rampant deforestation, and air pollution affect the planet’s balance.

This alters wind patterns, changes ocean currents, and influences the water cycle.

Brazil, due to its strategic geographical position, feels these effects intensely.

Moreover, the internal actions of the country itself contribute to exacerbating the scenario.

In other words, we are not just victims — we are also agents of this crisis.

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Source of information: Original Authorship

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