What environmental issues currently impact the Caribbean? Describe the risks and possible solutions

What will be an ideal response?


The Caribbean is confronted with a range of environmental issues, including deforestation, soil erosion, and the threat of sea-level rise. The first two issues are resultant largely from a legacy of agricultural exploitation, while the second issue is related to the impact of global climate change. Climate change may also lead to both droughts and floods, as well as an increase in the intensity of hurricanes.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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What will be an ideal response?

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