Discussion on the Mining Pollution and Geologic Background in Yinyang Sea at the Northeast Corner of Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Shih Chung Wang ◽  
Shu Fen Chen ◽  
Yun Hwei Shen ◽  
Chia Yon Chen
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Natural Weathering ◽  
Environmental Standards ◽  
Metal Mining ◽  
Mining Pollution ◽  
Background Data ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Suspended Substance ◽  
Northeast Corner

The Yinyang Sea phenomenon in Liandong Bay at the northeast corner of Taiwan is regarded as being the result of pollution caused by ore refining by the Taiwan Metal Mining Corporation. The Taiwan Metal Mining Corporation has been closed since 1987; however, the phenomenon still exists. According to the research findings, the Yinyang Sea phenomenon in Liandong Bay is the result of natural weathering. The suspended substance in the bay is Fe (OH)3, which is not a pollutant announced by Environmental Protection Administration, and the Fe (OH)3is mostly caused by natural weathering reactions; this is why the Yinyang Sea phenomenon occurred before the foundation of the Taiwan Metal Mining Corporation and continues to occur 25 years after the closure of the mine. The distribution of various elements is not uniform, and the original geologic background values of many regions exceed present environmental standards. If the water quality and soil background data of different geologic environments in Taiwan are not investigated as soon as possible, the mining industry may be misrecognized as being responsible for environmental pollution due to unknown geologic anomalies, as Taiwan Metal Mining Corporation was, and this may cause meaningless disputes over economic development and environmental protection.

Հանքարդյունաբերության ոլորտի կայուն զարգացման հեռանկարները Հայաստանում: SWOT վերլուծություն

2020 ◽  
pp. 164-170
Author(s):  
Nadezhda Afyan ◽  
Garri Gasparyan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Environmental Standards ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Metal Mining ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
The Republic

The purpose of the article is to present problems of sustainable development of Armenia's mining sector. The importance of the mining industry in the development of the economy of the Republic of Armenia is also assessed. Then models of the mining industry in Canada and Sweden are presented. Tasks arising in achieving the goal: to comparatively differentiate and identify economic and environmental priorities and disadvantages of the mining industry. A survey of Canadian and Swedish mining experiences is undertaken to find solutions to existing problems. The article uses the SWOT data analysis method. As a result, it is concluded that it is possible to develop the mining industry in accordance with international environmental standards and requirements, while at the same time providing economic benefits in this area. And among metal mining companies, only large companies or coalitions consisting of a few medium-sized mining companies should be formed, which will enable the development of the mining sector in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

Seasonal reproductive patterns and recommended sampling times for sentinel fish species used in environmental effects monitoring programs in Canada

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (NA) ◽  
pp. 115-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Barrett ◽  
Kelly R. Munkittrick
Keyword(s):  
Fish Species ◽  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Reproductive Strategy ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Reproductive Pattern ◽  
Metal Mining ◽  
Reproductive Patterns ◽  
Sampling Times ◽  
Environmental Effects Monitoring

Canada’s environmental effects monitoring (EEM) program is currently in its fifth cycle of monitoring for the pulp and paper industry and second cycle of monitoring for the metal mining industry. More than 60 different sentinel fish species have been used in the EEM fish population surveys and reproductive impacts have been identified as an issue of concern in the pulp and paper program. A review of the literature was conducted to obtain details of the reproductive biology of each fish species that has been used in EEM studies in Canada. Using available data on seasonal changes in gonadosomatic indices, the seasonal reproductive patterns of Canadian fish species were divided into categories based on reproductive strategy and the timing of initiation of gonadal recrudescence. Recommended sampling times were developed for each reproductive pattern based on periods of temporal stability, minimum variability, and maximum value in gonadosomatic indices within a reproductive cycle. The reproductive strategy, spawning time, spawning temperature, and recommended sampling time were provided for the each sentinel fish species as well as life history characteristics including longevity, age and size at maturity, and mobility. Examination of the fish surveys using small bodied forage species from the EEM pulp and paper program revealed that approximately 72% of these studies were not conducted at the developed recommended sampling times and the magnitude of impacts may be underestimated by failing to sample at the recommended time.

scholarly journals Ochrona środowiska jako istotny element funkcjonowania samorządu terytorialnego w Polsce

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-83
Author(s):  
Maciej Jabłoński
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Efficient Implementation ◽  
Environmental Standards ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Different Levels

Currently, not to be underestimated is the role of local governments in the field of environmental protection. It is on their different levels that local authorities determine the efficiency of setting environmental standards for local communities. The efficient implementation of regional operational programs determines the possibility of implementing the principles of sustainable development.

Radon Reduction in Homes: Research Phase to Operational Phase

1988 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 537-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.M. Mardis ◽  
R.J. Guimond ◽  
E. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
General Public ◽  
The United States ◽  
Evaluation Program ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Operational Phase ◽  
Mitigation Design

Abstract The United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) House Evaluation Program (HEP) is an on-going programme designed to transfer research findings on radon diagnostic and mitigation technologies to the general public. The HEP accomplishes this technology transfer by providing guidance and hands-on training to States, homeowners, and local contractors while conducting radon diagnostics and mitigation design planning in houses. An overview of the HEP is given and the programme's accomplishments and findings to date are discussed.

scholarly journals Pro-Environmental Behaviour of EU Citizens

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-57
Author(s):  
Marta Orviska ◽  
Jan Hunady ◽  
Denisa Mlynarova
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Women Managers ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Environmental Standards ◽  
Environmental Legislation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
Positive View ◽  
Protection Legislation

This article examines the pro-environmental behaviour of EU citizens and the potential connection with their attitudes towards common environmental legislation and environmental standards. It analyses factors of the pro-environmental behaviour of EU citizens and their attitudes towards EU environmental legislation and helping non-EU countries improve their environmental standards. The article uses cross-sectional regression analysis based on Special Eurobarometer survey. Respondents show a mostly positive view of EU environmental protection legislation and standards enforcement. Respondents with pro-environmental behaviour in their daily life are significantly more in favour to common environmental legislation and standards. Women, managers, and those interested in political affairs are more positive as well.

scholarly journals Corruption, environmental regulation and market entry

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit K. Biswas ◽  
Marcel Thum
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Policy ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Environmental Regulation ◽  
Market Entry ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Environmental Standards ◽  
The Government ◽  
Polluting Firms

AbstractThe authors develop a simple analytical framework to study the welfare-maximizing environmental standards when market entry is endogenous and firms can circumvent regulation by bribing corrupt officials. Corruption changes the tradeoff in environmental policy. Corruption leads more polluting firms to enter into the market, which requires tighter environmental regulation. However, corruption also makes trading in some environmental protection for a marginally higher market entry optimal for the government.

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