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Strip mining, a type of surface mining, involves removing a thin layer of overburden to access buried minerals close to the surface. It is commonly used for coal and tar sands. While advocates cite its efficiency, critics argue it is detrimental to human health and the environment. The document outlines both pros and cons, noting strip mining is cheaper and safer than underground mining but destroys landscapes, pollutes water and air, and impacts wildlife. Both supporters and opponents acknowledge its econo

Author

Adriana Baunsit

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EN