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THEME: THE ENVIRONMENT

TOPIC: THE EFFECTS OF MINING IN JAMAICA

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TEACHER’S NAME:

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to thank all the persons who participated in this project and all who provide moral
support to the researcher. I would like to thank those who provide monetary resource in aid of
completing this project. Finally I would like to thank Allah (SWT) who provide me with strength and
endurance to finish this research.

Thanks to you all.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION(TITLE PAGE)
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PREFACE(TITLE PAGE)
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PREFACE………………………………………………………………………………………………
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REFLECTIVE PIECE(TITLE PAGE)

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REFLECTIVE PIECE (THE EFFECTS OF MINING)

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CONCLUSION( TITLE PAGE)

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CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………………………………
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BIBLOGRAPHY…………………………………………………………………………………………
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BIBLOGRAGHY………………………………………………………………………………………
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APPENDICES(TITLE PAGE)
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INTRODUCTION

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Introduction

--This project seeks to find the effects of mining in the in parish of ST. Thomas. This is of great interest
to the research as he as hope of becoming a renewable energy specialist. Also this is of personal
interest as the researcher seek to find out what persons around the parish thinks about environmental
situations such as mining.this will help in future career as I may seek solutions that are not only
beneficial to the environment but for cooperate bodies. This article will be publish in the Observer.

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PREFACE

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Preface

The purpose of this article is to alert persons of the dangers of mining and the effects it may have on
the demography and how we can solve them. This is intended to reach the environmental communities
and anyone who is concerned about the environment.

The researcher has written a newspaper article on the topic “The Effects Of Mining In The Parish Of
St Thomas” which seeks to enlighten persons on how mining can damage their environment and a few
way in which they can be solve. It makes reference to many bad mining practices. This article contains
many literary devices. One such device is the use of pun. The phrase “choke on that” after referring to
the effects of air pollution, which can mean literally choking on the air or meditate on what the
narrator is trying to say.

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REFLECTIVE PIECE

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THE EFFECT OF MINING IN JAMAIACA

Have you ever been on the road only to hear the roar of heavy cause fatal respiratory malfunctions such as asthma and lung
machinery. They’re either overfilled with whatever they are cancers.
transporting ,slowly chipping away at or road. This newspaper article
Choke on that !
seeks to enlighten persons on the impacts of improper mining on the
rock we call Jamaica. More specifically the effects of mining on
human health, resources and environment. Many international
“soun bad man ”
companies has bleed our country dry of its resources, such as bauxite,
gypsum, sand, limestone and for the search for oil.
Speaking of sound , sound pollution is a major problem as workers
and near by residents often suffer for deafness caused mechanical
Firstly these activities can cause general pollution such as :
parts moving , jack-hammering and the frequent pounding.
water, sound , air and land pollution among others . Pollution ,by the
way, is
And so all these types of pollution risk or impair human ,animal life .

the adding of impure substances that may harm the area it is

Secondly, the machine which carry all these materials to and from
discarded near. Water pollution is one of the most affected resources
the site seem only to chip slowly at our already damaged roads .yes,
contaminated in the process. Many mining activities require water,
these overburden beasts just seem to gnaw at the roads making it
from the removal of waste to being a many solvent or ingredient in
worse for others who commute on it daily.
many processes. This water, once used to fulfill its function, is
dumped in rivers and streams nearby. Consider that while a the river But a money a mek duhn it .

taking dip. In the bauxite industries the waste water(called red mud),
Yes, the aim is to maximize on the amount of material per trip to and
containing mainly sodium hydroxide (high dangerous) are stored in
fro the delivery site but soon after mining operator find that they will
mud lakes until they are neutralized. Also grease and other mineral
need to frequently repair vehicles. Also Jamaican pipes are placed
based oil are washed down stream from machines as they perform
underneath the road and can cause the pipe to break, resulting in
their duties and unfortunately these sites are located in
water loss in many communities. This cost all lot as repairing them is
underdeveloped area, areas without proper water course and have to
takes time, material and energy.
depend on the river this need. According to a source mineral oil and
solvents can cause cancers. Also the polluted water, once absorbed by Yes,yes I know your probably asking,”but I caan be all that bad”.
the the body can cause poisoning ,birth defects brain defects and
Mining in it self isn't bad as it promote employment and development
countless others. Plus the environment suffers to. Fishes grow tumors
of the communities around it. Also they create infrastructure that
and the poisons absorbed by them are transferred to us by eating
benefit the community. Some mines provide housing for citizens who
them. In addition waste for humans are also passed downstream.
work at the mines or is being affected by the mine‘s. Also it the
Think about that for a while.
government’s law to provide bills that ensure environmental law are
“yeah we knu, But i caan be all that bad man” in place to restore forests that were cleared for mining. Also this
mining companies collaborate with other companies to develop the
Wait but it get better.
surrounding communities by providing creating sporting leagues,

The air is also affected by mining. Machines uses oil as its main fuel help beautify the communities and provide scholarship for local

source which in turn releases nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide can students among other things.

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So finally ,even though mining is an environmental issue it is not all

that menacing as persons benefit.

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The Language Analysis

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The Language Analysis

The piece The Effects Of Mining In Jamaica written by Leon Haley is a news paper article that

informs the reader about the bad effects of mining. It inform how mining affects the air, water, and
human lives. It also talks about how many companies can fix these problems. Out of the many
language indicators two included in the piece are: Dialectal variation and language registers.

In the passage The Effects Of Mining In Jamaica one language indicator used is Dialectal Variation.
Personas who used this language indicator is the narrator. The narrator switches from the acrolect to
the mesolect as he tries to ask popular questions that may arise during a conversation with a local or a
plebeian. Evidence of this is form terms such as “soun bad man ”and “yeah we knu, But i caan be all
that bad man” can prove of this language indicator existence.
Also language register are found in this passage as the narrator speaks in a somewhat formal way.
The language register switch between casual, informative/ consultative. The piece is considered casual
as it seen as though the narrator is having a conversation with someone. This is evident as statements
such as Yes,yes I know your probably asking,”but I caan be all that bad” such that this persona is
having a conversation. This piece can also be considered to be consultative as it gives information on
mining. This whole passage is informative.
With the aid of these language register , there are also literary devices that aid in bring out the best in
this piece. Literary devices in this piece such as pun, irony and contrast.

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Pun is used as in the following statement ‘Choke on that !’ which suggest the person to meditate on
what is said and to literally choke (in amazement).
Irony is used in this piece in the phrase”“yeah we knu, But i caan be all that bad man”
Wait but it get better.” what is actually meant is that it get worse for the environment..and contrast
that uses conjunctive such as but to tell the contrasting views.

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CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION

The piece was successfully portrayed as it grab the read’s attention by using literary devices with
language techniques and language indicators. Literary devices such as puns, irony etc and language
indicators such as language registers and language variations.

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BIBLOGRAPHY

BIBLOGRAPHY

Hesperian Health Guides. (2017). Oil Causes Serious Health Problems. Retrieved from:

en.hesperian.org/hhg/...Health:Oil_Causes_Serious_Health_Problems

Pylsklwe M. (2006) .Occupational Lung Disease in the Mining Industry. Retrieved from

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APPENDIX

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APPENDIX

THE INFORMATION WAS GATHER USING A QUESTIION AND AINTERVIEW IN WHICH THE
INTERVIEWEE RESPONSES WERE RECORDED USING PEN AND PAPER

Questionnaire

Please note that all information is strictly confidential and is used only for
the purpose of gathering information. You will be asked to answer all
questions to the best of your knowledge. Any question that isn't full
understood must be answer to the best of your understanding.

Yours truly,
__________

Please tick the box that responds to your preferred choice.

Question 1) what is your gender?

Male female

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Question 2) Have you live around a mining site?

Yes No

Question 3) What was being mined in that area

_____________________________________

Question 4) How long have you been living around these mining site

1-4 years 5-9 years from birth Specify________

Question 5 ) How do mining in your community affect you personally.

__________________________________________

Question 6) Have you are any one you know have become ill near a
mining site

Yes No

Question 7) If you chose yes in the above questions, please specify what
illness.
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Question 8)How does mining affect your environment?

Animal (farm and domestic) get ill and die

The rivers are normally polluted and unsafe of use
Trees die and rot
Other __________

Question9) Should mining be band in certain areas?

Yes No
Question10) Are road and infrastructure being damaged by mining?
Yes No
Question 11) If yes ,how does mining damage the roads and
infrastructure.
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Question12) Is mining a bad economic activity?

Yes No

Question 13) How have mining benefited you or your family or your
community?
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Question 14) If mining has impacted your surroundings negatively, give

methods in which you think the mining co-operations can fix them.
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Question 15) Do you believe that your area is being over-mined.

Yes No

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. How many mines are illegal in nature in ST. Thomas(estimate)

2. How much illegal mines have been shut down by law enforcement?

3. How does mining affects your community?

4. What laws are in place to prevent mines from popping up illegally or abusing the
environment

5. How can the public legally ask or petition for the removal of a mine?

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