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The Lake That Burned Down A Forest

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.

English
  • Originally Aired July 27, 2014
  • Runtime 24 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Production Company VICE Media
  • Created January 28, 2026 by
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