Everyday consumer items from which the produce from mining is necessary at some point in the life cycle, are everywhere. Let us look at the environmental and human consequences of mining and what it has to do with us? at the end, we propose some solutions and give you the opportunity to be part of the solution.
The Samarco-Dam broke in November 2015 in Minas Gerais, Brasil. Tons of iron tailings contaminated the surrounding area and killed 19 people. But did the victims got help already? Are the fines paid?
Is it even possible to consider mining as sustainable? What can be done to help the workers in the mine and how are all the mines connected with our everyday life in Germany?
We know two petitions that address the company Samarco to compensate the victims of the dam-break disaster of Minas Gerais! EVERY VOICE COUNTS! So please sign::
The following photo-shooting was taken by the students from the Federal Center For Technological Education of Minas Gerais, Department Of Science and Environmental Technology, Graduate Environmental and Sanitary Engineering During the Seminar “Recovery of Degraded Areas” in Bento Rodriguez, Minas Gerais, Brasil