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In the Tuff Gong chapter of Frank151, we investigated Jamaica’s ongoing environmental crises that is being caused by bauxite mining on the island. Bauxite is a key ingredient used in manufacturing aluminum, and Jamaica happens to have some of the largest reserves in the world. The process of mining and processing bauxite can also be extremely toxic. While mining this resource should be economically beneficial to the people of Jamaica, politics and the business interests of international mining corporations have prevented much of the profits generated from reaching the people. In fact, the mining seems to have done more harm than good for your average Jamaican.

Now, from the Jamaican Bauxite Environmental Organization comes Jamaica http://www.jbeo.com/) , Nuff Problems Man, a new documentary shedding more light on the harmful practices of the bauxite mining industry. We implore you to take notice. The problem of bauxite mining in Jamaica highlights the dangerous effects of what happens when greed overshadows the basic needs of human beings.


Please don’t hesitate to forward this post or re-post the videos on your own blogs. The bauxite crisis in Jamaica has been destroying the land and peoples lives for far too long.
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5 responses // Jamaica, Nuff Problems Man

  • Greed, it's what's for dinner.

    Thanks for passing this on. It's sad, but very important that people are aware.
    onechance
  • Bob is rolling over in his grave. Aluminum is one of of the most recyclable packaging materials available. There is no rational reason for this exploitation to be taking place.
    bluestranger
  • whythemention of illegalarms?
    sufferahsmusic
  • Voted 'Up.'

    The strip mining for copper in AZ (where my mum lives) is awful. It's totally defaced the hills and mountains there. Not to mention how freaking ugly it's made said, previously gorgeous, hills and mountains.
    Amber_LaStrega
  • I suggest that Jamaican leaders consult with Nigerian leaders on how best to utilize the natural resources of their countries to benefit the people, instead of inflating their own wallet!
    MoonLoon

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