IN the race against the fallout from climate change, developing countries, such as those of the Caribbean, could soon see themselves ahead, thanks to the Continue reading
By Jamaican Entertainers get Exposure to Climate Change Threats
The word is out on climate change and its many harmful effects, current and prospective, and Jamaican entertainers are beginning to hear it. A group Continue reading
Regional Search and Rescue Course to Boost Disaster Readiness
A regional search and rescue course will be held in Montserrat from February 15th to 24th 2009 to help boost the Caribbean’s preparation for coping Continue reading
By The Energy Message for 2009
The French term déjà vu means: “something tediously familiar or already seen” and so it is with the current energy scene. For this energy researcher Continue reading
By Recipe for Disaster
Like George Bush, Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding is a tough talker. He is the Big Man who went on BBC Television and told the Continue reading
Protected Areas Master Plan Two Years Off Target
Blue Mountains, from the Hollywell National Park taken on Oatley Mountain trail inside the park. Jamaica’s master plan for the management and protection of its Continue reading
About Andrea Downer
“Jamaica For Sale” Disturbing Video on Island
The Jamaica Environmental Trust (JET) has launched “Jamaica for Sale”, a 92 minute video documentary highlighting disturbing issues behind the island’s normally rosy sun, sea Continue reading
Termite Power: Alternative Energy Source?
Some three years have elapsed since I first, rather by a fortuitous accident of circumstances, stumbled on the idea that termites hold the key to Continue reading
Eastern Jamaica Rivers Threatened by Poisoning and Coffee farming
Killing rivers could kill livelihoods. (Panos) – Illegal river poisoning and run-off from coffee farms seem to be posing a serious threat to the health Continue reading
About Andrea Downer
Jamaica’s Environmental NGOs Struggling in Harsh Economic Climate
Jamaica’s ability to respond to pressing environmental challenges including emerging climate change threats will be severely undermined unless ways can be found to keep local Continue reading
