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One of the nations most at risk from climate change is the DR
According to the international report “Economic Outlook for Latin America 2022,” the Dominican Republic is one of the nations in the world most vulnerable to climate change because the vast majority of its population is exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution.
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.
As African Swine Fever plagues other countries, the U.S. works to keep it out
A highly contagious pig disease most recently has been detected in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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Trump’s EPA chief, Andrew Wheeler, plans 2 foreign trips before leaving office
Andrew Wheeler, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, looks to squeeze in two overseas trips in the Trump administration's last days.
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Louisiana braces for Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura
The “one-two punch” of hurricanes has created a heightened sense of alarm along the Gulf Coast. Officials warned residents they might have to shelter in place for as long as 72 hours.
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Dominican Republic: Saving coral reefs from tourism, climate change and overfishing
An estimated 90% of the nation's coral reefs have been destroyed, creating a knock-on effect for the entire coastal ecosystem. Local businesses and conservationists are now working to reverse this damage.
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