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Kamala Harris announces $100M initiative to fight climate change, arms smuggling in Caribbean
Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis in Nassau to announce new federal efforts to curtail climate change and arms trafficking throughout the Caribbean.
Hurricane Fiona strengthens as it moves offshore from the Dominican Republic
Fiona knocked out power to most of Puerto Rico and set off mudslides in the Dominican Republic on Monday. It is expected to pass near the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday.
Caribbean nations should push for climate finance at COP27, Bahamas PM says
Caribbean countries should pressure developed nations to provide more financing to mitigate the effects of climate change at the upcoming COP27 climate talks, the prime minister of The Bahamas said at a summit of regional officials this week.
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Companies can soon start paying the Bahamas to store carbon in the ocean
Seagrass beds and mangrove trees in the Bahamas’ crystal-clear waters may soon be drafted into the fight against climate change.
Prince William's Earthshot prize honors Costa Rica and Milan in climate fight
Costa Rica and the city of Milan were among the five winners that each received one million pounds, or nearly $1.4 million, to continue sustainability and conservation efforts during a ceremony in London.
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Deadly coral disease sweeping Caribbean linked to wastewater from ships
A virulent and fast-moving coral disease that has swept through the Caribbean could be linked to waste or ballast water from ships, according to research.
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Bernard Ferguson: Climate change is destroying my country. The rich world must help
Islands like the Bahamas are paying the price for wealthier nations’ emissions — an injustice crying out for a global remedy.
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