What are the current environmental issues in South America?

Learn about nature conservation in Latin America, including environmental issues and resources from The Nature Conservancy. Start Exploring Latin America! Learn about our work to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends in 15 Latin American countries. read more

There is the long answer or the even longer answer. To list a few things. Amazon rainforest. Human development and increased carbon emissions. read more

Environmental issues There are many environmental issues currently growing in South and Central America. Some of the most problematic issues are deforestation, pollution, and overuse of pesticides. These things are hurting the environment and are impacting the rest of the world as well. read more