A Report on the Adverse Effects of Mining to the Environment
by Arvind-8A
Extraction is the removal of minerals from the ground through mining. Mining is generally very destructive to the environment.
In order to mine and extract minerals, the top layer of soil needs to be removed and the trees need to be cleared and burned. This leads to deforestation and soil erosion and a loss of habitat for animals. Some harmful chemicals are used for extraction of minerals like mercury mercaptyane which are