Environmental effects of mining: A photo essay: On how mining damages the environment and affects the people
Date of Publication
2010
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts
Subject Categories
Communication
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Communication
Thesis Adviser
Ma. Cristina Marie G. Saulo
Defense Panel Chair
Maria Angeli H. Diaz
Abstract/Summary
This thesis captures how mining defaces the natural landscape of the region, pollutes the environment, and puts people living along the mines at risk as observed by this proponent during his two week immersion in their community.
Some have already been sick because of toxic flotation agents have been accidentally released in nearby rivers. The mine is both a gift and a curse to their community, creating jobs but slowly degrading their well being.
The key feature of this thesis identifies that the government should be encouraged to keep tract of mining operations, amend laws, and impose stiff fines and penalties for violators.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU01805
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
28 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Mineral industries--Environmental aspects; Mineral industries--Environmental aspects--Philippines; Mines and mineral resources
Recommended Citation
Raya, B. (2010). Environmental effects of mining: A photo essay: On how mining damages the environment and affects the people. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2823
