Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Against Mountaintop Removal Mining

Mountaintop removal mining method has lots of disadvantages. It reduces biodiversity through habitat destruction. Streams are buried in valley fills. It also pollutes them due to the minerals and sediment. Health risks include asthma and different cancers. Flooding is increased due to deforestation. There is also damage to homes and infrastructure from the blasting of the mountaintops.





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