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The Caribbean's water is at risk

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DANICA COTO / The Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Experts are raising alarm regarding the effects of climate change in parts of the Caribeean, where fresh water could become scarce as a result of rising sea levels and drought. 


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We are losing our beaches

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Dr. Aurelio Mercado-Irizarry / Especial El Nuevo Día

The ocean levels are increasing and that is disproportionately affecting the Puerto Rican coasts.

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Overheated lizards – Radiocápsula Ciencia Puerto Rico

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The Puerto Rican lizard, "Anolis cristatellus", has two populations, one living in dry forests (Guánica, Aguirre, Boquerón and Ceiba) and one living in humid forests (Guajataca, Cambalache, La Vega and Mata de Plátano). Those living in dry forests are reaching their maximum temperature and could be a victim of climate change.

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