As the world looks to address climate change at the COP28 summit in Dubai, we take a look at the effects of extreme weather across the Americas – from Canada to Brazil – and at whether or not the region's leaders are prepared to tackle the issue.
Brazil suffered through a sweltering heatwave in November. The country recorded its hottest ever temperature of 44.8°C, although humidity made it feel like 59.3°C in a stadium where American pop star Taylor Swift was performing. She was forced to postpone her Eras Tour after a fan tragically succumbed to the scorching heat. The extreme temperatures have been attributed both to global warming and the El Nino weather phase, which have also brought on the worst drought on record in Amazonas, Brazil's largest state. Our correspondents Jan Onoszko, Louise Raulais, Valeria Saccone and Amin Guidara report.
Despite near-total scientific consensus on the reality of climate change, progress on addressing it is still falling victim to politics. The two largest political parties in Canada have been sparring over PM Justin Trudeau's landmark carbon tax, which for some has the irreconcilable goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuels while protecting the purchasing power of the most vulnerable. We take a closer look.
Finally, the climate crisis has had a devastating effect on Indigenous populations worldwide. FRANCE 24's James André and Achraf Abid have been meeting with local communities whose livelihoods are under growing threat due to warming temperatures. Our reporter James André tells us more about the situation in Panama.
Watch our special reportIndigenous people and climate change: With the Guna when the oceans rise (4/4)
And our series of four special reportsIndigenous people and climate change
