The Dominican Republic is experiencing significant environmental degradation, characterized by receding river levels, increased sargassum accumulation, recurring droughts, flooding, and more frequent extreme weather events. These conditions have sparked a public discourse regarding the intersection of national development and environmental sustainability.
Despite the visible impact of these phenomena, debate persists regarding the extent to which climate change is driving this environmental decline. There is a stated societal ambition to adopt more responsible practices to address these challenges and mitigate further ecological deterioration.
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