Jamaica - Environment



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Among the government agencies charged with environmental responsibilities are the Ministry of Health and Environmental Control, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Natural Resources Conservation Authority. The major environmental problems involve water quality and waste disposal. Jamaica has 9.4 cu km of renewable water resources with 77% used for agriculture and 7% used for industrial purposes. About 85% of the people living in rural areas and 98% of the city dwellers have access to pure drinking water. Coastal waters have been polluted by sewage, oil spills, and industrial wastes. Another major source of water pollution has been the mining of bauxite, which has contaminated the ground water with red-mud waste. Another environmental problem for Jamaica is land erosion and deforestation. Forest and woodland decreased 7% annually between 1990 and 1995. Jamaica's coral reefs have also been damaged. The nation's cities produce over 0.3 million tons of solid waste per year. Kingston has the waste disposal and vehicular pollution problems typical of a densely populated urban area.

In 2001, four of Jamaica's mammal species were endangered, as were seven bird species and eight reptile species. About 680 plant species are also threatened. Endangered species in Jamaica

LOCATION: 17°43′ to 18°32′ N; 76°11′ to 78°21′ W. TOTAL COASTLINE: 1,022 kilometers (634 miles). TERRITORIAL SEA LIMIT: 12 miles.
LOCATION: 17°43′ to 18°32′ N ; 76°11′ to 78°21′ W. TOTAL COASTLINE: 1,022 kilometers (634 miles). TERRITORIAL SEA LIMIT: 12 miles.

include the tundra peregrine falcon, homerus swallowtail butterfly, green sea turtle, hawksbill turtle, and American crocodile. The Caribbean monk seal, Osborn's key mouse, and the Jamaica giant galliwasp have become extinct.

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Tamara
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kye
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Jackie
The article proved very informative. It was amazing to find out about other endangered species like the Green Sea Turtle.
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I have to say this article has been a very enlightening one for me. I am Jamaican born and raise until the age of 19. I now attend college in the USA. At this current time I am in Salzburg, Austria- Europe and i'm working on a research about counties that are experiencing environmental issues and I chose Jamaica. I could not believe the things that I read in this article.

I just want to say thanks to the author!
I don't know jamaica is a beautiful place yet the authorities are not doing much to help stem pollution, i'm not going to behave like an ostrich the problem exist and it needs to be fixed before it's too late
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kim dias
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skizter
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My dad is Jamaican & we go there every summer he always askes me things about Jamaica & i'm just like IDK but this helped me learn more about where i'm from. thanks
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Mrs. Evans
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Was going to Jamaica and going to meet usain bolt thought maybe i could learn about jamaca
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Matilda Saint-Lot
this was a good source of hepl for me if only they could have a page on air pollution as well.
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madison
Jamaica is a beautiful place and a wonderful cuontry I love not just the looks but the hole place
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esa
i have been doing a sustainability project and this really helped
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Alex P
This was a great first source for my Jamaica project I'm doing for school. A great source for some basic facts.
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Taigh B
This article really helped me with my assignment, we had to write about a country and i chose Jamaica
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Delmaria
Thanks for the info. I am a master student in Japan doing research in waste management focusing on recycling potential in Jamaica and this info helped a bit.
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Jamaicapollution.com
jamica is dealing with pollution right now we need to fix it with the help our residents
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NEPA
Jamaica is in need of disposal bins across the country. If you are willing to help please contact us at +1(876) 940 4442
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Riley
This really helped with my presentation about Jamaica!
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MendesArmy
Perfect for my book that I'm writing! This was really helpful and it was interesting, I just wouldn't use Wikipedia, though.
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Anonymous
Ground water is one word, groundwater
Ground water is one word, groundwater
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Skye
I was doing a school project that included writing about bad pollution problems in Jamaica, this helped me find the information I need.
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Kayla
I am doing a school research proposal and need to write a literature review on the increase of unemployment in Jamaica. Where can I find information in this . Thank you

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