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Dan Whittles

Havana Harbor has remained extremely polluted for decades as Cuba has lacked the money and technology to clean it up, but normalized relations relations with Washington could help change that.

Change in US-Cuba relations presents big risks — and rewards — for Cuba’s environment

Environment

The thaw between the US and Cuba is mostly good news, but the trade embargo actually help shield Cuba’s marine life from destruction. Now Cuba’s coastal environment faces an uncertain future as the country braces for more tourism, hotels, and golf courses — but there’s also reason for hope.