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Climate change in Puerto Rico hinders the territory's gross national income (GMI) growth and threatens the tourism industry, which is an important economic driver. [18] [29] The island's natural features, such as coral reefs, beaches, mangroves, and rainforests are particularly vulnerable to climate change. [18]
Köppen climate types of Puerto Rico. Temperatures range from 70 to 90 °F (21 to 32 °C) in the lower elevations, while higher elevations in the central part of the island experience temperatures between 61 and 80 °F (16 and 27 °C) year round.
Climate change has had large impacts on the ecosystems and landscapes of the US territory Puerto Rico. According to a 2019 report by Germanwatch , Puerto Rico is the most affected by climate change. The territory's energy consumption is mainly derived from imported fossil fuels .
Changes to Puerto Rico's coastline post-Hurricane Maria stand to make communities more prone to flooding, according to a new study. ... and prepare for the effects of climate change. ...
Puerto Rico claimed it spent billions cleaning up disasters induced by climate change as a result of the “lies and deceptions” of the oil and gas companies named in the lawsuit.
The reserve is dedicated to one of the island's largest mangrove forests near her neighborhood in southern Puerto Rico. “What the hell were you doing in Natural Resources?” a man's voice ...
Puerto Rico has a tropical climate, specifically a tropical rainforest climate, while higher elevations over 3,000 feet border on a subtropical highland climate. There is no distinct wet or dry season in El Yunque; it rains year-round.
Hurricane Katrina was the result of human-driven climate change. Hurricane Katrina claimed nearly 2,000 lives when it struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in 2005, submerging New Orleans in ...