The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Friday said extreme weather and climate impacts had a damaging toll on Latin America and the Caribbean last year, resulting in dying glaciers, record-breaking hurricanes, debilitating drought and deadly floods. The WMO has released a new report titled “The State of the Climate for Latin America and the Caribbean,” highlighting positive developments amid the bleak news, such as the growing role of renewable energy in the region and the power of early warning systems to save lives.
