“The environmental footprint of galamsey include deep exposed excavations filled with contaminated water, irresponsible dumping of sewage and solid waste, uncontrolled dust emissions, release of chemicals such as cyanide and mercury, acid mine drainage, river siltation and deforestation,” he added.
The social impacts include child labour, migration of people, increased prostitution and HIV/AIDS infections, poor sanitation, conflicts and cultural adulteration, fatalities and injuries to human health as well as high school dropout.
No comments:
Post a Comment