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Global environmental risks per country - J

Source of the photo
ENFO
Author of the description
Gruiz Katalin

 

Jamaica

heavy rates of deforestation; coastal waters polluted by industrial waste, sewage, and oil spills; damage to coral reefs; air pollution in Kingston results from vehicle emissions

 

 

Jan Mayen

NA

 

 

Japan

air pollution from power plant emissions results in acid rain; acidification of lakes and reservoirs degrading water quality and threatening aquatic life; Japan is one of the largest consumers of fish and tropical timber, contributing to the depletion of these resources in Asia and elsewhere

 

 

Jersey

NA

 

 

Jordan

limited natural fresh water resources; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification

 

Source of description

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2032.html?countryName=&countryCode=&regionCode=2