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Jamaica Faces Oil Drilling Dilemma: Balancing Economic Gains with Green Commitments
Seafloor samples off Jamaica’s southern coast have revealed signs of crude oil, reigniting debate over whether the island should become an oil producer as it faces severe climate impacts. The nation imports all its fuel at a cost of $1.5-2 billion annually, while activists warn drilling could devastate protected areas and contradict its green pledges.
