The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions ...
way for the four other quarries, the results of the comparison of the environmental impact studies of the five limestone quarries are explained in section 4.The first quarry visited quarry (Q1) is ...
Different types of waste generated from both the industries are cement and limestone quarry. Due to environmental impact and public health and safety, proper efforts must be made to decrease waste generation and …
Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal June 2005 1461-5517/05/020147-8 US$08.00 IAIA 2005 147 Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, volume 23, number 2, June 2005, pages 147–154, Beech Tree Publishing, 10 Watford Close, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2EP, UK Practice report The role of environmental factors in industrial
In this paper, a life cycle assessment (LCA) model from 'cradle-to-gate' of one ton of aggregate was achieved to evaluate the environmental impact of limestone …
The insatiable demand for rock supplies has enticed numerous building and construction enterprises to participate in stone quarrying. However, this has had an environmental impact on air quality. This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, …
Data on the impact of limestone mining (extraction) activities on the com-munities in the study area (Igarra) were collected using two methods known as primary and secondary data collections. i.
In the UK, an Environmental Impact Assessment of limestone quarrying is required when the quarrying activity meets certain thresholds and is covered by the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. The regulations set out a series of criteria that determine whether an EIA is required, based on factors …
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a superior tool use for assessing environmental changes in the opencast limestone mining region. In mining …
Abstract Environmental impacts of the mineral extraction have been a public concern. Presently, there is widespread global interest in the area of mining and its sustainability that focused on the need to shift mining industry to a more sustainable framework. The aim of this study was to systematically assess all possible …
Geomin Consultants P Ltd. (2009) Environmental impact assessment and environmental management plan for Lumshong Limestone Mines Lumshong, Jaintia Hills District Meghalaya. Geomin Consultants (P) Ltd, Bhubaneswar. Google Scholar Gunn J, Bailey D (1993) Limestone quarrying and quarry reclamation in Britain. Environ Geol …
In this paper, a life cycle assessment (LCA) model from 'cradle-to-gate' of one ton of aggregate was achieved to evaluate the environmental impact of limestone quarrying, by counting material and energy flows throughout the extraction and processing of limestone. Life cycle analysis was accomplished using SimaPro 8.5 software and …
Environmental impacts of the mineral extraction have been a public concern. Presently, there is widespread global interest in the area of mining and its sustainability that focused on the need to shift mining industry to a more sustainable framework. The aim of this study was to systematically assess all possible …
systematic methodology for impact assessment and mitigation. The environmental assessment is a well-established instrument that accompanies mining development, ensuring that it is sustainable and inclusive. At the international level, environmental assessment regulation is under theEspoo Convention, (1991), and it's Protocol on …
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions, where the information obtained was confirmed by field observations. The data was analysed using simple descriptive statistics like …
The impacts of natural disaster can be significant beyond the geographical boundary of a country. The developmental activity in one country could impact its neighbouring country (Deka, 2021) so it is important to consider the broader or downstream area while studying the environmental impact assessment.
2 limestone quarrying and processing operations 1 1 2 3 2.1 limestone 2.2 limestone quarrying operations 2.3 limestone processing operations 3 lci methodology 4 43.1 4 lci data collection 3.2 quality of lci data set 3.3 lci boundaries 4 3.3.1 limestone quarry operations 4 3.3.2 limestone processing operations 5 4 lci results 5 references 23
Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of …
The aim of this study was to systematically assess all possible environmental and climate change related impacts of the limestone quarrying …
Environmental and Socio-economic Impact Assessment of Stone Quarrying in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda. Remigio Turyahabwe 1, Joyfred Asaba 2 Andrew Mulabbi 2*, & Christopher Osuna 1
afforestation on the quarrying sites so that environment degradation can be impose to some extent. Reference [1] Negi, S.S. (1990) "Limestone Quarrying in Mussoorie," in R.K. Trivedy and M.P. Sinha (eds) Impact of Mining on Environment, pp. 41-45. New Delhi: Efficient Offset Printers.
This study aims to determine the environmental effects of the quarries and crushers in the Al-Abiad village in the Sultanate of Oman, through: studying the natural …
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a superior tool use for assessing environmental changes in the opencast limestone mining region. In mining and its development, there is currently pervasive global concern focused on the need to move the mining sector to a more sustainable environment.
Environmental impact assessment of quarries and crushers in Al-Abiad village, Southern Al-Batina Governorate, Sultanate of Oman T Al-Awadhi1 A Al-Saqri2 El-Sammak Amr3 1 Geography Dept, Sultan ...
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The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions ...
The exposure to respirable crystalline silica found in granite dust presents significant health hazards to quarry workers and nearby communities, including silicosis and various respiratory ailments. This study evaluates the efficacy of various pollution control measures implemented in granite quarries. It aimed to provide a comprehensive …
Environmental and Climate Technologies _____ 2017 / 20 68 urgent. On the global scale, in 2010, industrial sector accounted for approximately 21 % of total
To minimize waste extraction activities, hyperspectral remote sensing imagery utilized to identify the purest form of calcite in the examination area. This report reviewed …
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a superior tool use for assessing environmental changes in the opencast limestone mining region. In mining and its development, there is currently pervasive global …
The objective of this study is to use GIS and Remote Sensing as spatial decision support to monitor and evaluate environmental impacts of quarries and …
Quarrying limestone is the process of removing this material from the ground. As with any quarrying process, there are certain pros and cons that must be evaluated. ... It is also easily accessible near the surface, which makes it possible for most quarries to have a minimal impact on the surrounding environment. At the same time, …
35 Tahseen Sayara: Environmental Impact Assessment of Quarries and Stone Cutting Industries in Palestine: Case Study of Jammain Furthermore, these operations disrupt the existing movement of surface water and groundwater; they interrupt natural water recharge and can lead to reduced quantity and quality of drinking water for residents and ...
Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of quarrying on the environment. Twenty four (24) samples of soil-dust around the quarries were collected within and outside 12 rock aggregates and limestone quarries in
RESULTS Environmental Impact Assessment of Stone Quarrying in Tororo District Our study revealed that stone quarrying in Tororo district has caused both costs and benefits, but on a balance, the environmental impacts/costs outweighed the benefits. These were summarized in Table 1 and displayed visually in Figure 2.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a prominent technology to assess the environmental changes in the open cast Limestone mining region. However, traditional EIA methods and Limestone deposit identification involves time consuming, cost effective and manpower requirements. We cope-up these problem and incorporated with …
