Data released by NASA shows that the decade ending in 2009 was the warmest on record, and 2009 was the second warmest year since 1880. The warmest year was 2005; others in the top ten are all since 1998. The temperature trend is up 0.36 degrees F per decade over 30 years, and 1.5 degrees since 1880.

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The Dominican Republic Takes Part in the Paris Climate Change Agreement
The Dominican Republic, located in the Caribbean, is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its geographic location and heavy dependence on agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. The country is also prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods, which are becoming more frequent and