Deadly Flooding Strikes the Dominican Republic

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The Spin

Narrative A

Small island nations like the Dominican Republic are particularly vulnerable to the extreme downpours associated with climate change since they often do not have the infrastructure to withstand these incredible forces of nature. It's vital that these nations bolster their preparedness planning and resilient infrastructure in the face of an onslaught of climate threats.

Narrative B

It's easy to dismiss any extreme weather event as a consequence of climate change, but in reality, they're usually influenced by a myriad of factors that have nothing to do with it. More research is needed before we can establish any direct causal link between the two.

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