Environmental Crimes in the Dominican RepublicCEFR A2
17 Nov 2025
Adapted from Carolina Pichardo, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Aldward Castillo, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
In the Dominican Republic, environmental crimes include cutting down trees and polluting water. As of September 2025, authorities have addressed 118 cases of these violations. The Ministry of Environment oversees these efforts and encourages the public to report crimes through the Green Line app. This allows citizens to easily communicate illegal activities that harm the environment.
Common environmental crimes are logging, noise pollution, and waste disposal without proper permits. Reports are increasing as public awareness grows, highlighting the importance of protecting natural resources.
Difficult words
- environment — The natural world around us.environmental
- crime — An act that breaks the law.crimes
- tree — A tall plant with a trunk and branches.trees
- water — A clear liquid essential for life.
- pollute — To make something dirty or harmful.polluting
- report — To give information about something.
- resource — Materials or supplies used for help.resources
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Discussion questions
- How can people contribute to protecting the environment?
- What role do apps play in reporting crimes?
- Why is it important to report environmental violations?
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