Do you think mining is good for the environment, and the people living in the region surrounding mines? Write a note on the effect of mining, citing example from current situation around the world?
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Environmental impacts of mining can occur at local, regional, and global scales through direct and indirect mining practices. Impacts can result in erosion, sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, or the contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water by the chemicals emitted from mining processes. These processes also have an impact on the atmosphere from the emissions of carbon which have effect on the quality of human health and biodiversity.[1] Some mining methods may have such significant environmental and public health effects that mining companies in some countries are required to follow strict environmental and rehabilitation codes to ensure that the mined area returns to its original state.
Answer:
No
Explanation:
Its not important for environment as it decreases the land fertility and it had increased afforestation. Because of mining land degradation has taken place in India and has increased in recent years.