- Mining leads to emission of toxic gases from underground
- When it rains, such gases and chemicals are washed into rivers and lakes hence affecting aquatic life
- Heavy machinery used in mining causes noise pollution
- Heavy machinery and trucks used raise a lot of dust that causes air pollution
sharon kalunda answered the question on April 17, 2019 at 11:44
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