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British Virgin Islands Environment Profile

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Air pollutantscarbon dioxide emissions: 0.21 megatons (2016 est.)
Environment - current issueslimited 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 recyclingmunicipal solid waste generated annually: 21,099 tons (2000 est.)

Source: CIA World Factbook
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