S Safz New member Aug 23, 2009 #1 Is it possible that mining - gold in particular can have a positive effect on the natural environment? Is yes what can they be?
Is it possible that mining - gold in particular can have a positive effect on the natural environment? Is yes what can they be?
M MeganOhio New member Aug 23, 2009 #2 No...to mine gold you are removing mountainsides and/or tops, which is basically blowing up a whole habitat. It also creates large sediment loads in streams and rivers, which can result in large dieoffs of fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.
No...to mine gold you are removing mountainsides and/or tops, which is basically blowing up a whole habitat. It also creates large sediment loads in streams and rivers, which can result in large dieoffs of fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.
