In this paper, a life cycle assessment (LCA) model from 'cradle-to-gate' of one ton of aggregate was achieved to evaluate the environmental impact of limestone quarrying, by counting material and ...
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE WHITES POINT QUARRY PDF file. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ASSESSMENT Key issues considered during the review process are described below BLASTING Blasting with ANFO ammonium nitrate fuel oil mixture would be a constant periodic activity during the construction and operational …
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was: to examine the effect of quarrying activities to the environment. Specifically, the study examined the effects of quarrying activities on the natural and human environments. The findings showed that regardless of the important role that quarrying activities played in the economic growth; it resulted into negative effects to the environment ...
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The investigation yielded that among the five quarry sites, the social and environmental effects of the gravel and sand quarrying operations which the respondents strongly agree with their mean ...
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In South-Eastern Nigeria, several quarry operations provide 8.7% of the country's annual GDP to the economy. These businesses do, however, frequently cause air pollution. Extech Model VPC300 was used to measure PM2.5, PM10, and various meteorological factors, and conduct a social survey to determine the impact of …
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A final point should be noted that data uncertainties in environmental assessment over the complete life cycle of limestone quarrying operation have to be carefully considered. …
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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 challenges ...
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Kittipongvises, S. (2017) 'Assessment of environmenta l impacts of limestone quarrying operatio ns in Thailand', Environmental and Climate Technologies, November, Vol. 20, pp.67–83 [online]
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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 …
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Furthermore, similar findings of dust water pollution in quarry communities are reported by Mbuyi (2017) during a study on assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry operations in Ogun State ...
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Quarrying activities are among the significant sources of pollution caused by particulate matter (PM) in ambient air. Besides affecting the environment, PM exposure is one of the leading causes of respiratory illnesses worldwide. The current study, unique to Malawi, aimed to understand the impact of particulate matter on ambient air and the …
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The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to identify corresponding …
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Because of this, İstanbul is an important example of the effects on land cover and land use due to mining and its impacts on the natural environment. Assessment of the environmental impact of a ...
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The findings of this study indicated some fundamental facts; quarrying is a basic supporter of local economy where exist, furthermore, regarding as a short-term activity with permanent impacts ...
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This study evaluates the impacts resulting from quarry-blasting operation on nearby buildings and structures as it generates ground vibration, air blast, and fly rocks. In this paper, first blasting operation and its possible environmental effects are defined. Then the methods of blast-vibration prediction and commonly accepted criteria to prevent …
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Mining and quarrying provide the basic raw materials for sustaining human well-being and are critical for achieving economic developments. At the same time, …
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a prominent technology to assess the environmental changes in the open cast Limestone mining region. However, traditional EIA methods and Limestone deposit identification involves time consuming, cost effective and manpower requirements. We cope-up these problem and incorporated with …
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For individual quarry operations, as part of their risk-assessment programme under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999, health risks can be assessed subjectively. In order to be able to make an assessment of the risk of health hazards, the two major elements that need to be considered are (fig. 2):
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The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to identify corresponding environmental impacts posed in quarry operation and, assess the efforts towards …
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Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of …
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minimize negative effects of quarrying operation on the environment. Etc . From the fore going this study is concerned with the assessment of e nvironmental impact of
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According to studies, mining is one of the most hazardous industries in the world in terms of environmental impacts, as well as long-term human health effects (Olatunji, 2020). The activities of ...
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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 ...
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Environmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the effects caused by a project on the environment. The outcomes generated by this assessment can lead to a reduction of the negative ...
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Assessment of Environmental Impact of Quarrying Activities in Eastern Addis Ababa; Implications on Urbanization @inproceedings{Mihiretie2017AssessmentOE, title={Assessment of Environmental Impact of Quarrying Activities in Eastern Addis Ababa; Implications on Urbanization}, author={Yayesh Mihiretie}, year={2017}, …
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Birabwa (2006) observed that current stone quarrying operations on the poor individuals and s seek livelihood biophysical environment and socio-economic alternatives from small-scale stone extraction development of the area, which, to date, are not especially those close to the hills of Kasenge in comprehensively known, and then come ...
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environmental and climate change related impacts associated with limestone quarrying operation in Thailand by using a life cycle assessment approach. 2. MATERIAL AND METHODS INTRODUCTION 2.1. Case ...
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Furthermore, similar findings of dust water pollution in quarry communities are reported by Mbuyi (2017) during a study on assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry operations in Ogun State ...
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Scholtens, Land Van Wenvee, D. (2000). The quality of mining ; Dimensions and Strategies, Environment is the Environment Asia vol.5 Nyakeniga A.C. (2009). An Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Stone Quarrying Activities in …
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The aim of this study was to systematically assess all possible environmental and climate change related impacts of the limestone quarrying operation in Thailand. ..., land use and landcover pattern and noise pollution. To prepare/develop the environment management plan, it is necessary to identify the existing scenario of the proposed mining ...
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