Question

Analyze the impact of mining activities on the local environment and the health of the surrounding communities.

Answer 1

The hazards of mining or the impacts of mining on the health of the miners and the environment are given below:

1. The dust and noxious fumes inhaled by miners make them vulnerable to pulmonary diseases.
2. The risk of collapsing mine roofs inundation and fires in coal mines are a constant threat to miners.
3. The fact that mining is one of the most dangerous jobs, mining usually has a negative impact on the environment with the production of a lot of waste.
4. Disruption to the local flora and fauna, and contamination of local water sources.
5. It could require the removal of massive amounts of topsoil, leading to erosion, loss of habitat and pollution.