The methods of cultivation of stone (both calcarenitic, marble, gypsum…) have evolved over time, determined by the introduction of new technological instruments and ecological-environmental considerations.
Environmental Impact of Quarries on 5669 Lad R. J. and Samant J. S. Environmental and social impacts of stone quarrying-a case study of Kolhapur District Natural Resources in Lebanon, Land Degrad. Develop. 22: …
These best environmental practise, when adopted will enhance the livelihoods of nations dependent on stone quarrying whilst causing minimal degradation to the environment. Stone quarrying reduces the aesthetic value and causes serious degradation to the vegetation cover in areas were the activity is intensively undertaken.
Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby. This study aimed to investigate the health effects of dust exposure on people living close to quarry sites and compared them with those ...
A quarry is a type of mine called an open-pit mine, because it is open to Earth's surface. Another type of mine, a subsurface mine, consists of underground …
Visual impacts of quarries can be controlled successfully via some experienced techniques, whereas environmental impacts need for high-level control. Therefore, the study pointed out some...
Background and aim: Environmental and occupational exposure to high dust levels are known to be associated with lung function impairment. We assessed the ambient air quality in the working environment and the respiratory health of stone quarry workers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a context of …
Google Earth provides high-resolution satellite images over a long period of time which can be used in various environmental and climate studies.
Environmental Quality Management is a sustainability journal at the intersection of science, engineering & social system development focused on natural resource management.
In this study, we investigated the impact of quarrying as an environmental ethical crisis. The need for the study arose when we realised the deteriorating effect of the quality of life in our community, which is located next to a limestone quarry. To ...
Stone has been a very popular building material in India for hundreds of years due to its availability in huge quantities and its remarkable quality. India produces more than 27% of the total stone produced throughout …
iew and field observation. It were analyzed by using descriptive statistics such as frequency distributions and percentages. The study findings indicated that the major socio …
A rock quarry extracts vital resources like limestone, granite crucial for construction. Learn its process, types, environmental impact & future trends.
Quarries are generally used for extracting construction materials, such as dimension stone, ornamental stones and road, building and industrial raw materials. A quarry is a type of open-pit surface mining from which rock or minerals are extracted.
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Impact of Stone Quarrying on the Environment and the Livelihood of Communities in Mandera County, Kenya Felix Lamech Mogambi Ming'ate 1* and Mohamed Yussuf Mohamed 1 1Department of Environmental Studies and Community Development, Kenyatta University, P.O.Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Explore the environmental hazards of limestone mining and learn about adaptive practices for effective environment management.
"Stone Quarry Hill Art Park's mission statement centers on art and the environment. It's the 'and' that's important.
carbonate rocks for use as crushed stone and dimension stone can be accom-plished with no signi fi cant impacts to the environment, if done carefully and within the limits set by nature. How-ever, if proper precautions are not taken many human activities in karst, includ-ing extraction of carbonate rocks, can result in damage to the ...
Stone crushing and quarrying activities have considerable effects on environmental quality and human health. Present study was conducted to assess environmental perspectives of various stone ...
environmental impact assessment report the establishment of a stone crusher at ovikokola village: ruacana constituency - omusati region – namibia: mining claims 71427 – 71430. for m. shikongo's investments group one (pty) ltd prepared by
Environmental and Health impact of Quarry mining among Quarry workers and Residents: Evidence from Sample Survey ... Quarry dust produced after cutting stones, was also another serious cause of air pollution in the area .When strong winds blow …
05 Global Cement and Concrete Association 2. Relevance Successful quarry rehabilitation and biodiversity management plans bring benefits for operating companies.
How can natural stone pavers reduce your carbon footprint? Uncover the surprising sustainability factors of quarrying and sourcing natural stone products.
This study examined the impacts of stone quarrying activities on sustainable livelihoods and the environment, and the implications of the impacts for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in selected host communities in Ghana.
In this paper, an optimization algorithm is developed to simultaneously optimize the economic and environmental factors of dimension stone quarries.
The increase in demand of building stones and construction-grade sand has resulted in aggressive hard rock quarrying in many parts of the world. The problems are to be evaluated in detail for the judicious use of resources on the one hand and ensuring health of the ecosystems on the other. The present study aims to evaluate the impact of …
The use of solid wastes as a new ingredient in construction materials is one possible innovative effort to reduce environmental degradation and to facilitate sustainable use of natural resources.
Quarry rock dust (QRD), a waste obtained during the quarrying process is a significant source of air pollution yet has the potential of becoming a sustainable and …
Mining and quarrying provide the basic raw materials for sustaining human well-being and are critical for achieving economic developments. At the same time, environmental degradation and its associated social impacts and inequalities have become a grave reality of mining sector that affects all nations, individually and/or collectively. …