Air pollutants | carbon dioxide emissions: 0.21 megatons (2016 est.) |
Environment - current issues | limited natural freshwater resources except for a few seasonal streams and springs on Tortola; most of the islands' water supply comes from desalination plants; sewage and mining/industry waste contribute to water pollution, threatening coral reefs |
Waste and recycling | municipal solid waste generated annually: 21,099 tons (2000 est.) |
Source: CIA World Factbook
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