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Theoretically, mitigating measures exist to combat many of the adverse environmental effects of mining. However, such measures are not cheap and are therefore seldom applied.
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www.milieudefensie.nl/globalisering/visie/takeresp.htm
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In the past, mining companies would strip away the land to get the mineral they were after, caring nothing for what they destroyed. It was not then really understood how much of an impact this would have on all the other species that lived in the area before the mine.
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cas.bellarmine.edu/tietjen/PPT/Ecology/ecological_effec...
cas.bellarmine.edu/tietjen/PPT/Ecology/ecological_effects_of_mining.htm
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Theft, drugs/alcohol, prostitution, rape, and sexual abuse are unfortunately some of the effects of mining. ... What can we do as global citizens to curb the effects of mining?
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kids.mongabay.com/lesson_plans/lisa_algee/mining.html
kids.mongabay.com/lesson_plans/lisa_algee/mining.html
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Environmental contaminants associated with mining activities may affect wildlife species in many ways and at many levels within the ecosystem. Some contaminants associated with mines (e.g., lead, arsenic, cyanide, etc.) may cause acute or chronic effects on resident wildlife.
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www.umesc.usgs.gov/terrestrial/contaminants/tcuster_500...
www.umesc.usgs.gov/terrestrial/contaminants/tcuster_5002531.html
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From 1997 until 1999 the extent and the ecological effects of zinc, copper, lead, ... A comparison of metal concentrations in water, sediment, and chironomid larvae, as well as the diversity of macroinvertebrate species, was made between sites near the origin of the Pilcomayo River, with hardly any mining activities,
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/12712290
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Funds for infrastructure to cope from the State and federal governments have been meagre and directed to mining infrastructure rather than community needs. After furious lobbying efforts Mackay obtained the promise of a new base hospital when the Premier put up the Mackay airport for private sale.
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www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2343670.htm
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Roles and responsibilities of the National Environmental Monitoring (EEM) Office. Description of the EEM progams that exist for the pulp and paper and the metal mining sectors. ... Canada; National Environmental Effects Monitoring Offic...
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www.ec.gc.ca/eem/English/MetalMining/default.cfm
www.ec.gc.ca/eem/English/MetalMining/default.cfm
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allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience ... In view of these effects, communities contest for environmental and livelihood protection as well as benefit sharing, which has resulted in repressive response from the state and mining companies.
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allafrica.com/stories/200612070867.html
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Health effects of mining and milling talc ... The information will answer the following questions regarding the NIOSH studies of the health effects of mining and milling talc. ... However, NIOSH believes that the lung cancer might have been linked to mining and milling talc at this site. Although smoking or work exposures at...
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www.cdc.gov/niosh/pgms/worknotify/Talc.html
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