what are the negative impacts of minning? what are the possible means to curb this negative impact?
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Across the world, mining contributes to erosion, sinkholes, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, significant use of water resources, dammed rivers and ponded waters, wastewater disposal issues, acid mine drainage and contamination of soil, ground and surface water, all of which can lead to health issues in local .
We have found mining can negatively affect people by:
1. forcing them from their homes and land
2. preventing them from accessing clean land and water
3. impacting on their health and livelihoods
4. causing divisions in communities over who benefits from the mine and who doesn’t
5. changing the social dynamics of a community
6. exposing them to harassment by mine or government security
Six ways the mining industry can reduce environmental impact and make its practices more sustainable.
1. Lower-Impact Mining Techniques.
2. Reusing Mining Waste.
3. Eco-Friendly Equipment.
4. Rehabilitating Mining Sites.
5. Shutting Down Illegal Mining.
6. Improving Mining Sustainability