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Environmental Impacts





1. Environmental Impacts

  • Loss of biodiversity: Deforestation destroys the habitat of many animal and plant species, leading to displacement or even local extinction.
  • Soil erosion: Without trees to protect the land, the soil becomes exposed to rain and wind, causing degradation and loss of fertility.
  • Water contamination: Mining activities, such as the use of toxic chemicals (cyanide and mercury), pollute rivers and aquifers, affecting the quality of drinking water.
  • Local climate alteration: Deforestation reduces the forest's capacity to regulate temperature and maintain humidity, which can exacerbate droughts.

2. Social Consequences

  • Impact on agriculture: With eroded soil and contaminated water, farming communities face greater challenges in growing crops.
  • Health problems: Water and air pollution can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases among nearby populations.
  • Displacement of communities: In some cases, mining operations force people to leave their lands.
  • Social conflicts: Struggles over natural resources and opposition to mining companies can create tensions and divisions within communities.

3. Long-Term Economic Consequences

Although mining companies generate jobs and contribute to the local economy in the short term, environmental damage is often irreversible, affecting future economic opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, eco-tourism, and fishing.

If this situation is not adequately addressed, future generations could face serious consequences.


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