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The Caribbean island of Dominica is adapting its food systems to climate change

For Dominica, cassava is more than a local staple. The humble root vegetable is part of the country’s strategy for enhancing food security, promoting its culture, and adapting to climate change.

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How early warning systems saves lives in climate change emergencies

This lush, leafy village of 200 residents, known for its hot springs, is less than 6 miles from the shore, but when Hurricane Maria battered the tiny Caribbean island of Dominica in 2017 with winds reaching 160 miles per hour, the residents here were cut off from the rest of the world for weeks.

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Dominica is working to become world’s first hurricane-proof country
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Dominica is working to become world’s first hurricane-proof country

When Hurricane Maria destroyed Dominica in 2017, the devastation spurred an ambitious goal to fully adapt to climate change.
Solutions
Song of the mountain chicken
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Song of the mountain chicken

These giant frogs—once a delicacy on two Caribbean islands—were almost wiped out by disease and natural disasters. But their resilience and years of dedicated conservation efforts have kept hope for the species alive.
Solutions
Dominica to implement one of world's most comprehensive plastic bans

Dominica to implement one of world's most comprehensive plastic bans

Dominica plans to become the world's first climate resilient nation, and banning single-use containers is one step they're taking to get there.
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Tropical forests suffered near-record tree losses in 2017
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Tropical forests suffered near-record tree losses in 2017

New satellite data reveals that the world's tropical forests lost roughly 39 million acres of trees last year - an area the size of Bangladesh.

Donors pledge $2 billion to help hurricane-hit Caribbean

Donors pledge $2 billion to help hurricane-hit Caribbean

The international community, including the United States and Haiti, has pledged over $2 billion in grants and loans to help rebuild the Caribbean after hurricanes Irma and Maria. The amount is far less than the islands’ $5 billion rebuilding price tag, however.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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CLIMATE
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Water pipes being installed in a trench.

Wildfires threaten drinking water as ash and chemicals pollute watersheds