The Lake That Burned Down A Forest

[giovonni]

A Vice News Exclusive

"VICE News travels to the Dominican Republic, site of a looming environmental and economic crisis many experts believe is the result of climate change. Lake Enriquillo is the largest lake in the Caribbean — and for the past 10 years, it's been getting larger. Having already doubled in area, the lake is destroying everything in its path and displacing local residents who are being forced to take extreme measures to survive."

Published on Jul 27, 2014


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[Lifebringer]

An island future at this time, is not in the cards. They either have to start hill farming up higher, and build their farms and graze the cattle or goats in the hills. Planting bamboo, may stop the soil erosion quicker than waiting for other trees that take a longer time to mature. The root system is great for stopping erosion and the wood can be used for furniture, or crafting or boats or flooring. But they need to start planting areas of bamboo now, before the erosion becomes so bad, that the waters become brackish, and nothing will grow. The soils filter out toxins. A entire environmental sustainability program should be implemented.