The sources of pollution from the sky
This picture was taken in South Carolina, to Canady, a mining area. The color orange is the pollution generated by the extraction of minerals, in this case coal. Ash and arsenic, mercury, selenium and lead come into direct contact with groundwater.
Exploitation of phosphate in Florida
This design carved into the ground and resembling a dragon represents an extraction of phosphates in Bartow, Florida. What we see here is the dumping of waste in liquid form directly from phosphate mines. These products are very toxic to the environment
Toxic ponds
Germany is also experiencing a major source of pollution caused by mining as by Niederzier. Viewed from above, the waste lagoons of lignite mines.
Fertilization destructiveHere’s an aerial view of another mine phosphates in Florida. To get this valuable product used as a fertilizer in agriculture, mining use of sulfuric acid which has the direct consequence of producing radioactive waste and waste acids. It also releases high levels of fluorine gas. All these compounds are highly toxic to animals living in this environment.
Piles of coal
In coal mines, workers dig the ground to release the precious fuel. Some use is conducted directly to the furnaces while the rest is not usable stacked on both sides of the site to reinforce the mine only.
Lots of sedimentAll these neat rows correspond to the pile of sediment returned to find coal. This picture was taken at Lausitz in Germany.
Completely polluted waters
Who could believe that such dumping of waste from a generator of electricity in coal merchant can still occur. And yet, this red tide orange shows pollution of the waters near the power plant of Lausitz in Germany for mercury, cadmium, chromium and arsenic.
Heavy metal pollution
The heavy metal pollution of the waters above the German view close-up here is immortalized in the sky by J Henry Fair.
The horrors of intensive farming
Focus on agricultural area around Lake Champlain in Vermont in the United States. This photo was taken just after a violent storm we see a clear flow of the rainwater directly into the lake. Officers fertilizers to meet the intensive agriculture are found in the lake causing the rapid growth of algae. Their presence creates a high concentration of bacteria that deplete the oxygen in the aquatic environment.
Tons of ash
The light down at the end of the day illuminates the mountains of sediment resulting from the extraction of coal.
A lunar landscape
The chimneys of power plants fueled by coal pollute much with the release of ash-laden clouds. These are deposited on the surrounding environment including water.
A semblance of recovery
Each year, power walking coal releases 130 million tons of liquid and solid wastes containing heavy metals. Manufacturers claim that 40% of this waste is recoverable and reused for the building.
The stigma of arsenic
The U.S. Agency for Environmental Protection (EPA) has recognized the site of South Carolina as a victim of massive pollution. The groundwater has been infiltrated by arsenic from pools of liquid unlined and hence leakage.
Appalachian disfigured by man
Nearly one million hectares of old growth forests of the Appalachians have been destroyed due to operate a mine in order to mitigate the terrain. The green areas correspond to a mixture of grasses and fertilizers that grow but die quickly.
Leaks of hazardousBefore use, the coal must be washed with water and treated with many chemicals. This system generates toxic sludge stored in tanks. They are not lined and there are leaks polluting crossing the water table.
Tags: Lots of sediment, Piles of coal, Tons of ash, Toxic ponds