Question

Discuss the major environmental impacts of mineral extraction

Answer 1

The environmental impact of mining includes erosion in the environment, formation of sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, and contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water by chemicals from mining processes. ... Some mining methods may have significant environmental and public health effects.

Answer 2

The major environmental impacts of mineral extraction are:

1. Mineral extraction requires a lot of space and so forests are being cut down resulting in deforestation and loss of biodiversity.
2. Also, mineral extraction requires a lot of machinery and energy to be used. So, the non-renewable sources of energy are used which pollutes the environment and also causes diesses in various organisms.
3. Water requirement is too high for mineral extraction plants and much water is wasted and polluted in these plants.
4. Also, the minute mineral particles produced during extraction are hazardous for people working there and cause severe lung disease and pollute the air.
5. Mineral extraction produces a lot of noise resulting in noise pollution.