Mining can have many negative environmental impacts, including:
- Climate change: Mining processes emit carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
- Pollution: Mining can contaminate soil, groundwater, and surface water with chemicals.
- Loss of biodiversity: Mining can lead to the loss of biodiversity.
- Habitat destruction: Mining can destroy habitats and lead to deforestation.
- Human-wildlife conflict: Mining can lead to conflicts between humans and wildlife.
- Soil erosion: Mining can cause soil erosion and sinkholes.
