Tag: air pollution

A Community Peer Educator Writes About the Impact of Climate Change on Women’s Health and the HIV Response

April 28, 2019

An interesting item dropped into my inbox recently, and I am sharing it with you here. Nacia Davis is a Community Peer Educator with the South East Regional Health Authority in Jamaica and a member of the International Community of Women Living with HIV.  We would welcome your comments and feedback, and Ms. Davis’ contact … More A Community Peer Educator Writes About the Impact of Climate Change on Women’s Health and the HIV Response

The Commonwealth Foundation Features JET’s Advocacy Work in New Podcast Series

February 27, 2019

Please see below press release from the Commonwealth Foundation. You can listen to the podcast featuring JET here: https://commonwealthfoundation.com/resource/commonwealth-voices-conversations-with-changemakers/ For more information contact Leo Kisson at +44 (0) 20 7747 6582 or via email to l.kiss@commonwealth.int Clean air and clean water are public health issues! Jamaica Environment Trust is helping people raise their voices for cleaner … More The Commonwealth Foundation Features JET’s Advocacy Work in New Podcast Series

JET Objects to Public Consultation Taking Place After Alcar Asphalt Plant Has Been Built

February 8, 2019

“Oh no! Not again!” I hear you cry. What do our government agencies not understand about this consultation/approval process? In this case, the plant was reportedly built and operating months BEFORE public consultations – scheduled now for next week. When are the relevant agencies going to get this in the right order?  When are they … More JET Objects to Public Consultation Taking Place After Alcar Asphalt Plant Has Been Built

Good Green News 1: Cleaner and More Efficient Fuels and Vehicles Coming for the Caribbean

December 3, 2018

News on climate change and a range of environmental issues – both local and overseas – is coming in thick and fast at the moment. I am writing an environmental news overview at the moment, but events are overtaking me! Meanwhile, this press release from the UN Environmental Programme was one piece of encouraging news … More Good Green News 1: Cleaner and More Efficient Fuels and Vehicles Coming for the Caribbean

A Letter to the Editor from WMW Jamaica on the Riverton Dump Fire

August 1, 2018

The fire is not yet out, and many Kingston residents continue to suffer tonight. Firefighters continue to work on subduing and containing the fire, which is now in its third day. WMW Jamaica (formerly Women’s Media Watch, and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year) has written a letter to the Editor regarding the health impacts of … More A Letter to the Editor from WMW Jamaica on the Riverton Dump Fire

Health Ministry Issues Advisory on Smoke from Riverton City Dump Fire

July 30, 2018

Yes, it’s true. The Riverton City Dump is on fire again, apparently started deliberately. It is hot, windy and dry. This morning, New Kingston was shrouded in haze. Here is an urgent release from the Ministry of Health. In addition to children, I would also add that you should check on the health of your … More Health Ministry Issues Advisory on Smoke from Riverton City Dump Fire