Amazonian Cities Get $1 Billion For Real-World Fixes To Water, Power And Flood Risks

The Amazon’s biggest climate problem isn’t only in the forest—it’s in the cities where most people live. This week, a $1 billion financing line was launched under the Inter-American Development Bank’s Amazonia Forever program to help urban areas across Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Suriname build practical defenses against floods, droughts and heat. The pitch […]