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Mining can be one of the leading sources of the toxic wastes. Improper disposal of mercury and other toxic metals is harmful to the environment and dangerous to us. Responsible mining should be strictly implemented. Mining companies should remember that protection of our ecosystem is important if we want to continue living in this planet. We must be conscious on our actions.
Toxic metals are dangerous for they tend to bioaccumulate. These compounds accumulate in living things when they are taken up and stored faster than they are broken down (metabolized) or excreted. Metals like lead and mercury from the mining site may flow to creeks and rivers. Hence, the impact of possible mercury pollution due to mining extends far beyond the site.
I am not against mining. I am against irresponsible mining.
Responsible mining is gaining attention among mining companies. This is an advocacy to change the old mining activity of just digging and profiting. This reforms the mining activity. It is also a slogan by some mining companies to promote operation acceptance in the community. This marketing strategy is effective as it shows that their companies are environmentally and/or socially sound.
We should also be thankful of mining for without it, we might not be able to enjoy technology. There might be no economic advancement in the world. Still, we should not be complacent. We should not compromise our environment. Mining activities should be regulated to ensure compliance with existing laws on protection of the environment.
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Previous : Green Ramadhan
15 Comments
thank you for sharing
Posted 22-08-2013 23:30
Balance has to be maintained
Posted 21-08-2013 20:12
Agreed, Anthon
Posted 21-08-2013 19:56
thanks for sharing.
Posted 20-08-2013 19:16
mining can be harmful to the environment if it goes wrong.
Posted 10-08-2013 15:41
Thanks for sharing, it .
Posted 09-08-2013 19:47
Thanks for sharing, it .
Posted 09-08-2013 19:47
Thanks for sharing, it is really informative!!^^
Posted 09-08-2013 00:33
agreed...In India also we are facing so many issues wrt illegal mining works and social issues associated with it..
Posted 07-08-2013 22:00
Thanks for sharing. and yes, mining is harmful.
Posted 07-08-2013 21:50
Double agreed! The penalty methods seems to be needed. We can't stop their pursuit for maximum profit. What we can do is to force the politicians to make legal penalty on irresponsible mining.
Posted 07-08-2013 14:25
nice sharing report !
Posted 07-08-2013 11:55
well said, nice reports, yes responsible mining should be adapted. we may not be able to reverse the development but we can surely, make it sustainable
Posted 06-08-2013 17:14
Well said!
Posted 06-08-2013 16:05
thanx for sharing
Posted 06-08-2013 12:19