Pages tagged “Environmental Conservation”
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Dengue Fever: The Climate-Driven Epidemic Sweeping Across Latin America
As the warm winds swept across Latin America this year, another silent but relentless force began to stir: the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Once largely confined to the tropics, this small but deadly insect is now spreading dengue fever far beyond its traditional territories, taking advantage of a world reshaped by climate change. In 2024, Latin America is grappling with its most severe dengue outbreak on record, affecting millions and stretching healthcare systems to their limits. At Audiopedia Foundation, we’re seeing a surge in requests for information on dengue from communities across the region. What’s behind this unprecedented outbreak? Let’s dive deeper into the factors fueling this crisis.
Written by Marcel Heyne
October 28, 2024 -
Empowering Girls to Protect Paraguay's Subtropical Rainforest
How can we save the last remaining piece of continuous Atlantic rainforest in Paraguay from deforestation in the long term? By educating young rural and indigenous girls! This way they become ambassadors of change in their communities, ensuring a sustainable development.
Written by Marcel Heyne
September 03, 2018