The Different Types of Mining and Their Environmental Impacts

Sustainability • Mining Methods The Different Types of Mining & Their Environmental Impacts A clear, visual guide to surface, underground, in-situ, dredging and artisanal mining — how each works, what it does to land and water, and credible mitigation paths. Quick navigation Surface mining (open-pit, strip, mountaintop, placer) Underground mining (room-and-pillar, longwall, block caving) In-situ […]

Forever Chemicals in the U.S. Groundwater: The Silent Contamination Crisis

In recent years, alarming research has brought to light an environmental and public health crisis hiding in plain sight: forever chemicals in groundwater. These substances, scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), persist in the environment and accumulate in the human body. Because of their longevity, resistance to natural breakdown, and potential health risks, […]