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 …

Identified effects of stone quarrying. The identified effects were analysed based on the broad headings, environmental, socio-cultural and economic effects. …

This thesis is to certify that the thesis carried out by Zelalem Abate entitled 'Impacts of Stone Quarrying on Environment and Livelihood of Local Communities in Addis Ababa peri- Urban Areas: The Case of Hana Mariam Cobble Stone Quarry Site' and Submitted to the fulfillment of Masters

Stone quarrying has a considerable impact on land, water, air, natural resources, and social welfare. The objective of this study was to assess communities' awareness of the environmental and ...

Stone quarrying has a considerable impact on land, water, air, natural resources, and social welfare. The objective of this study was to assess communities' awareness of the environmental and social…

Quarrying activities in the area were perceived to have both positive and negative impacts on the livelihood of people and the environment. Some of the most serious environmental problems were; dust pollution (82%), noise (76%), land degradation (74%), vegetation loss (60%) and vibration (52%).

Quarries, where mechanical extraction and processing for rock products (including aggregates and ornamental stone) occur, are integral for infrastructure projects worldwide. To identify significant environmental aspects that should be considered in comprehensive environmental assessment for quarry stakeholders, a systematic …

Manufactured Versus Natural Stone. Long-lasting, durable, maintenance-free building materials are often as eco-friendly as it gets. And while natural stone would seem to fit the bill, it's important to keep in mind that stone quarrying has both aesthetic and environmental impacts on the earth, including erosion.

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 ...

View with images and charts. Environmental Impact: Assessment of Stone and Sand Quarrying In Jaflong, Sylhet . Introduction. Jaflong is one of the attractive natural tourist spot in the Bangladesh, located in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet District and situated at the border between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is nestled at the foot …

The quarrying of stone is practiced in study area since times immemorial. The quarrying of stones has left repulsive wounds on the environment. In this paper an attempt has been made to study the environmental impact of stone quarrying in Shimla district. 2 STUDY AREA Shimla district is located in the south-east border of the state.

All over the world there is a realization that quarrying activities has evolved over time to mining industry that has the potential to provide hither to unparalleled services to management in their efforts to reduce effects of quarrying risks to the human being and the surroundings. This potentially has been turned into a challenge and embodied in the …

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 …

Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Assessment of Environmental Impact of Quarrying Activities in Eastern Addis Ababa; Implications on Urbanization" by Yayesh Mihiretie ... Impacts of Stone Quarrying on Environment and Livelihood of Local Community in Addis Ababa Peri-Urban Areas: The Case of Hana Mariam Cobble Stone …

ronmental impacts of quarrying carbon-ate rocks in karst. In addition, there are reports that describe environmental impacts on karst from mining resources other than carbonate rock. Theories about how extraction of carbonate rock can impact the environment can be extrapolated from some of these reports. Natural Formation of Karst

Abstract. Stone is a useful natural resource, but its extraction has sustainability implications for the environment and livelihoods. This study examined the …

Background: Stone quarrying is one of the major practices carried out in the world by the construction industry. In Kenya and specifically in Mandera County area, stone quarrying industry has grown rapidly in recent years. Objective: This study thus aims at examining the impact that stone quarrying has had on the environment and the livelihood of the …

Abstract and Figures. Stone crushing and quarrying activities have a significant impact on both human health and environmental quality. The current study …

The principal geomorphic impact of quarrying resulted from the removal of stone in excessive quantities which in turn leads to the destruction of the natural habitat of the area. ... Environmental impact of quarrying of building stones and laterite blocks:a comprehensive study of two river basins in Southern Western Ghats,India. …

Numerous studies have extensively explored the effects of quarrying on the environment [].The impact of quarrying and the removal of quarry dust on the …

Stone quarrying has a considerable impact on land, water, air, natural resources, and social welfare. The objective of this study was to assess communities' awareness of the environmental and social impacts of stone quarrying in Farta woreda, Northwest Ethiopia. The study used a cross-sectional research design.

In addition to deteriorating the quality of life of the local residents, there are some major envi- ronmental impacts that can be generated by the operation of a stone quarry in the vicinity of ...

A binary logistic regression model was done to identify the independent variables of communities unaware of the impacts of stone quarrying. 62.7% and 57.38% of the surveyed s had aware of ...

The biggest challenge faced in stone quarrying was the effect on human health while the least was seasonality of quarrying activities. Findings indicated that there was a strong positive relationship between the challenges of stone quarrying activities and the negative impacts that come as a result of stone quarrying.

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 …

Many factors impact the economic and environmental optimization of dimension stone quarrying, including operational costs, waste production, water usage, …

The purpose of the study was to assess the environmental impacts of stone quarrying activities taking a case study of Mukono District- Buntaba Sub County. The data was collected mainly using questionnaire and interview guide. Data was collected from 30 respondents. Data was then analyzed mainly using excel and tables with-the help of ...

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF STONE QUARRYING: IN DIRE DAWA ADMINISTRATION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background of the study All over the world there is a realization that quarrying activities has evolved over time to mining industry that has the potential to provide hither to unparalleled services to management in their efforts …

The Environmental Impact of Quarrying as an Ethical Crisis. Residents in the community have been continuously concerned about all the negative environmental effects of the quarry. The company ignored the neighbourhood and did not know about the laws controlling quarry operations, which led to an ethical dilemma.

Using the resource curse theory as a philosophical lens, this study qualitatively analysed the effects of the stone quarrying industry in the Wenchi municipality of Ghana. Using the case study ...