Impact of mining on the environment

Question 1

What has Human life become dependent on that causes problems for them?

Answer 1

Human Ife has become increasingly dependent on mining and its products. However, is the direct of many problems that humans face today

Question 2

What do mining activities include?

Answer 2

Mining activities include drilling, excavation, operation, maintenance, and expansion.

Question 3

How do miners abandon sites of exploration?

Answer 3

Sadly, most of the miners abandon the sites of exploration without rehabilitation (afforestation and water treatment) that can impact social and environmental systems in a range of ways.

Question 4

List all impacts of mining.

Answer 4

Large scale deforestation and erosion.

Contamination of land, streams and wetlands.

Changing biodiversity of wildlife and fishery habitats.

Land, air, and water pollution.

Diseases like cancer, hepatitis, tuberculosis, etc.

Loss of fertile land.

Disturbing local climates due to global warming.

Increased surface runoff during rainfall.