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Write down a few pollutants released from the harmful effects of mining.
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- Effects of
Mining
Coal mining causes deforestation and releases toxic amounts
of minerals and metals into the soil and water. The effects of mining persists
for years after coal is removed.
Destruction and poison linger
Bad mining practices can ignite coal fires, which can burn
for decades, release fly ash and smoke laden with greenhouse gasses and toxic
chemicals. Furthermore mining releases coal mine methane, a greenhouse gas 20
times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Coal dust inhalation causes black lung
disease among miners and those who live nearby, and mine accidents kill
thousands every year. Coal mining displaces whole communities, forced off their
land by expanding mines, coal fires, subsidence and contaminated water
supplies.
- Effects of
Mining
Coal mining causes deforestation and releases toxic amounts
of minerals and metals into the soil and water. The effects of mining persists
for years after coal is removed.
Destruction and poison linger
Bad mining practices can ignite coal fires, which can burn for decades, release fly ash and smoke laden with greenhouse gasses and toxic chemicals. Furthermore mining releases coal mine methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Coal dust inhalation causes black lung disease among miners and those who live nearby, and mine accidents kill thousands every year. Coal mining displaces whole communities, forced off their land by expanding mines, coal fires, subsidence and contaminated water supplies.
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