"Amazon Lakes Transform into Scorching Basins Amid Record Heat and Drought"

In Brazils Amazon, record heat and drought have caused lakes to reach dangerous temperatures, threatening the survival of endangered dolphins and altering local ecosystems.

• Research reveals that lakes in Tefé, Brazil, have become hotter than the maximum temperature recommended for hot tubs, due to unprecedented heat waves and drought conditions in 2023.
• The extreme shallow, simmering basins created by rising lake temperatures have resulted in significant fish die-offs, further impacting the local aquatic ecosystem and food chain.
• Endangered dolphins have faced dire consequences as the rising lake temperatures and drought conditions disrupt their habitat, putting their survival at greater risk in the Amazon.