Environmental Impact Assessment of Quarries and Stone …
Although quarries and the stone industries represent a significant industrial sector in Palestine in terms of production and exports and thus enhancing the economic situation, these operations have adverse impact on the environment and human health. The present study revealed that particulate matter (dust) produced as a result of the different …
Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Aggregate Production in
As per the classification of the above proclamation, aggregate quarries fails under the category of project that can likely to have a negative impact on the environment, and as per the directives given, the environmental impact assessment study must be prepared before the aggregate production plant is established.
Environment and Social Impacts of Stone Quarrying: …
The study were seek to investigate the impact of stone quarrying on the environment and societies. In this case, responses were sought from questionnaire, key informant interview and observation. 3.1. Social and Environmental Impact of Stone Quarrying Quarrying activity often have long-term social, and environmental impacts. Social …
Environmental impact assessment of laterite quarrying …
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 …
(PDF) Environmental Perspective of Stone Crushing and Quarrying…
The current study was carried out to evaluate the environmental impacts of different stone crushing and quarrying facilities operating in different areas of Abbottabad region in Pakistan.
Environmentally sustainable mining in quarries to reduce …
Many factors impact the economic and environmental optimization of dimension stone quarrying, including operational costs, waste production, water usage, …
Environmental and Socio-economic Impact …
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions ...
(PDF) Environmental, social and health impacts of stone quarrying …
Using the qualitative model, the paper interrogates the impact of stone quarrying on the livelihoods of the workers and provides critical insights into the effects of stone quarrying on the ...
Are Quarries Bad for the Environment? (7 Harmful Effects)
Quarries do contribute to climate change. The carbon footprint of a quarry varies based on what is being mined. Quarries release greenhousegasses. They also contribute to climate change because they are …
Impact of Air Pollution from Quarrying and …
Furthermore, a notable negative impact of quarrying on plant biodiversity, habitat destruction, and plant survival is also revealed. Based on the questionnaire results and due to quarrying and stone …
Impact of Stone Quarrying on the Environment and …
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.
Mining and Quarrying
The water footprint of industry. Arjen Y. Hoekstra, in Assessing and Measuring Environmental Impact and Sustainability, 2015 Mining and quarrying. Mining is the process of extracting buried material below the earth surface. Quarrying refers to extracting materials directly from the surface.
Environmental Implications of Quarry Rock Dust: A …
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 economical alternative to sand in concrete. Studies confirmed that replacing sand in conventional concrete with QRD increases its durability and robustness by ten percent.
Advanced Quarrying Techniques and Processes
The quarrying industry is undergoing a profound transformation through advanced techniques and processes. These innovations are revolutionizing the sector by boosting efficiency and reducing its environmental impact. Modern quarrying methods, including laser scanning and 3D modeling, have enabled precise planning and …
The Environmental Impact of Natural Stone Quarrying and …
How can natural stone pavers reduce your carbon footprint? Uncover the surprising sustainability factors of quarrying and sourcing natural stone products.
Contextualizing the effects of stone quarrying: insights from …
Another related study was by Lad and Samant who focused on only the environmental and social impact of stone quarrying. However, none of these studies approached the subject matter rather comprehensively.
Assessment of Environmental and Socio-Economic …
Assessment of Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts of Stone quarrying MA Thesis iv ABSTRACT Although quarrying is economically lucrative business, it is an extractive and exploitive industry which inevitably
Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi …
The insatiable demand for rock supplies has enticed numerous building and construction enterprises to participate in stone quarrying. However, this has had an environmental impact on air quality. This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, …
Environmental Impacts of Sandstone Quarrying and Its …
the environmental and health impacts of unsustainable quarrying practice is the first step. Remote sensing (RS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are powerful tools for assessing the environmental impacts of various anthropogenic industrial activities. However, some preliminary knowledge is required to use RS and GIS tools.
Quarrying in Kerala needs more monitoring, indicates environmental panel
The stone quarries of Kerala are occupying 7157 hectares of land and their impact is more felt in the Western Ghats region, especially Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts. Photo by Shafeeq Thamarassery.
Impact of Sandstone Quarrying on the Health of Quarry
A total of 10 quarrying and stone cutting locations and a village near the quarrying area (village near locations 6 and 7 in Fig. 5.2, village name: "Shiv sarnonkidhani") were visited for the health survey and survey of living conditions. For site survey and quarrying impact analysis, Google Earth Pro was used to obtain satellite …
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF STONE QUARRYING …
Fig. 4 Crusher emitting dust near village Top Respondents' perception about the environmental impacts of Quarrying In the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) survey of the impact of stone quarrying on local environment information was generated through interview technique. This revealed vital information from the respondents.
Assessment of Environmental and Socio-Economic …
From Social Impact Assessment (SIA) survey of the impact of stone quarrying on local environment information, it revealed that the quarrying activity in the study area has …
Environmental and Socio-economic Impact Assessment of Stone Quarrying …
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions, where the information obtained was confirmed by field
Impact of Stone Quarrying on the Environment and the …
These factors may influence the quarry site concerning its geotechnical, economic, and environmental suitability during its operational and decommissioning …
Environmentally sustainable mining in quarries to reduce …
Many factors impact the economic and environmental optimization of dimension stone quarrying, including operational costs, waste production, water usage, energy consumption, and cutting tool ...
Potential Environmental Impacts of Quarrying Stone in Karst
This report is the result of an extensive literature search to determine the state-of-the-knowledge regarding environmental impacts from quarrying carbonate rocks in karst.
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) of hard rock …
An assessment of the impacts of quarrying using the rapid impact assessment matrix (RIAM) reveals marginal, short-term positive impacts in economic …
Impacts of quarrying activities on the environment and …
To mitigate the negative impacts, the quarry operators should develop and implement an Environmental and Social management Plan, including fair compensation of the project which affect a person, relocation of near homes, environmental pollution control, public participation, scaling down blasting activities, and strict policies …
Potential environmental impacts of quarrying stone in …
A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of Master of Arts Degree in geography in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of Kenyatta University.
Impact of Stone Quarrying on Sustainable Livelihoods and …
The environmental impacts included vibrations, noise, cracks in buildings, dust-polluted air and water bodies, land degradation, migration of wildlife, as well as …
(PDF) Assessing the Impact of Stone Quarrying on the …
Assessing the Impact of Stone Quarrying on the Landscape, Crop and Grazing Land Degradation in Loma Bosa District, Dawuro Zone, Southern Ethiopia. ... Environmental Impacts of Quarrying .