Biogeochemical, Health, and Ecotoxicological Perspectives on Gold and Gold Mining

Biogeochemical, Health, and Ecotoxicological Perspectives on Gold and Gold Mining

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This book is the first comprehensive book to evaluate the biological and environmental effects of gold. Dr. Ronald Eisler provides a thorough risk assessment of gold, including its geological, physical, chemical, and metabolic properties; gold concentrations and field collections of abiotic materials and biota; its effects on plants and animals; health risks in gold miners; and medicinal uses. It explores the environmental effects of extraction, including tailings disposal, acid mine drainage, cyanide, arsenic, and mercury contamination, water management issues, and abandoned mines. The author takes into account social, political, economic, and psychological variables and concludes with a discussion on mining legislation, safety, and procedures.

Biogeochemical, Health, and Ecotoxicological Perspectives on Gold and Gold Mining,Ronald Eisler,CRC,0849328985,Environmental Science,Environmental aspects,Gold,Gold mines and mining,Health aspects,Medical / Nursing,Science,Science/Mathematics,Toxicology,Mining technology & engineering,Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

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