TOPIC 10: Effect of mining activities on the environment & human health

TOPIC 10: Effect of mining activities on the environment & human health

Note Taken
1.cobalt and copper smelting wiped out a big forest.
2.Technology is able to control emission of sulphur dioxide.
3.People at able to earn alot from mining.
4.Company had tried to improve living standards for workers.
5.Iron and chemicals in drinking water are high.
6.Workers are suffering from ill health,but according to reports,it is not related to mining.

Conclusion
Mining will greatly affect the earth.Sulphure dioxide is produced,but technology is able to control the emission of it.People are earning a lot by mining,but irion and chemicals content in drink water is high.Company tried to increase the living standard of workers.Workers are suffereing from illnessbut according to report,it is not related to mining.Althought the level of emission of sulphur dioxide is able to be controlled,acid rain can still happen.