PETRÓPOLIS (BRAZIL) AND CLIMATE CHANGE: LESSONS FOR THE WORLD.
Lessons for the world
Keywords:
flooding, climate change, human action, cities, rainfallAbstract
Brazil experienced one of the largest storms in its history in 2022, which may illustrate the fate of ongoing global climate change. The city of Petrópolis was once known for its mild and pleasant climate, recognized by the Brazilian emperors in the 19th century. Deforestation on the city's hillsides, coupled with the climate changes brought about by anthropic actions in recent decades, have transformed the resting place of royalty into a periodic flood trap. The phenomenon, and its consequences, alert us to the need to recognize the risks that humanity runs if there is no change in the way we deal with the environment.
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