Belem, Brazil, set to host major climate talks, grapples with severe pollution and violence.

Belem, a city in the Amazon with a population of 2.5 million, will host next year's climate talks but faces severe pollution and violence. Only 2% of the city's sewage is treated, and most residents live in slums. The event, expected to attract 50,000 people including 150 heads of state, will test Brazilian President Lula's commitment to the Amazon's preservation amid the city's environmental and social challenges.

November 20, 2024
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