‘Even Lucifer was using a fan’: Brazil bakes as mercilessly hot spring begins

‘Even Lucifer was using a fan’: Brazil bakes as mercilessly hot spring begins  The Guardian

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‘Even Lucifer was using a fan’: Brazil bakes as mercilessly hot spring begins

A Heatwave Sweeps South America: The Impact on Brazil and the Sustainable Development Goals

A ferocious heatwave was sweeping South America, and samba composer Beto Gago (Stuttering Bob) saw only one thing to do: pop out for an ice-cold beer with his drinking buddy Joel Saideira – Last Order Joel.

Introduction

In the midst of a scorching heatwave, residents of Irajá, Rio’s hottest neighborhood, are experiencing extreme temperatures. This is not an isolated incident, as Brazil and other parts of South America are also facing unseasonably high temperatures. This article explores the impact of the heatwave on Brazil and emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Heatwave’s Impact on Brazil

With temperatures reaching over 40C (104F), Brazil is facing one of its hottest springs in recent history. Comparisons have been drawn between the heat in Brazil and global hotspots such as Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and even Dallol, Ethiopia – the world’s hottest inhabited place. This extreme heat is not limited to Irajá; other regions in Brazil, including São Paulo, have also experienced record-breaking temperatures.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

  • SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters
  • SDG 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations
  • SDG 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

  • Number of heat-related deaths and illnesses
  • Economic losses caused by extreme weather events
  • Temperature records and comparisons with previous years

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 13: Climate Action 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters Number of heat-related deaths and illnesses
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations Economic losses caused by extreme weather events
11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management Number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination Number of heat-related deaths and illnesses

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