It’s not often that a drought makes the editorial page of the NYT, but it happened yesterday. The facts of the Texas drought are stark: 6″ of rainfall rather than a normal 16″, agricultural losses that could double the previous record of $4 billion. Worst is, this drought could last 30-40 years. GR

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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