Quarrying: Impacts

Quarries are open-air mines that extract materials like limestone, providing economic benefits such as jobs and income for landowners. However, they also pose social and environmental challenges, including reduced skilled employment, pollution, and habitat destruction. While quarries can lead to scientific discoveries, they may damage historical sites. Effective management is crucial to mitigate their economic, social, and environmental impacts.

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