In the highlands of Bolivia, the country’s second largest lake, Lake Poopó, has disappeared as it has dried up and transformed into a salt desert. The consequences are important for surrounding populations and local biodiversity.
First modification: 12/23/2023 – 21:08 Last modification: 12/23/2023 – 21:13
In 2015, the water of the once impressive Poopó Lake completely evaporated, after a gradual and dramatic process for the hundreds of inhabitants around it.
Climate change hits Bolivia head-on and the situation of this lake is just one example of the climate crisis that is also being experienced in the Andean highlands.
Today Lake Poopó is a giant salt desert, this is the story of its orphans:
2023-12-23 20:13:44
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