Soraia Claudino, a 58-year-old woman from a favela in northern Rio de Janeiro, has observed drastic changes in her community's living conditions. With cement houses now blocking ventilation, extreme heat has become a significant issue, recording up to 140F in her area. This worsening climate condition necessitates shifts in daily routines for residents. Claudino's adaptation involves altering her sales times due to health concerns, as the intense heat has prompted over 3,000 health emergencies. This situation exemplifies the broader implications of climate change affecting marginalized populations.
According to the Municipal Health Department, more than 3,000 people required medical attention for dehydration, heatstroke, and other health problems due to the heat alert.
On extremely hot days, I go out after 4 p.m. to sell, when the air is a little cooler, she says.
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