The Environmental Impacts of Mining in the Philippines

The impact of mankind on the environment is profound and in many cases has been both negative and irreversible. Much of the serious impact is relatively recent since man’s use of earth and its resources has been relatively benign. The combination of greatly increased population and massive and widespread industrial development has created an environmental crisis in many parts of the world. Environmental damage from various sources has grown to the extent that it is having a serious and visible impact on communities and the people involved. It is, upon closer examination, a sacrifice which seems to be acceptable in the interest of development. Environmental impact of rapid industrialization has become a major issue and concern at this century.

Mining: An Industrial Necessity

We do need mining – most of the people in mining business would argue that we couldn’t survive without mining ( yes its the fact ). For the economic value it is necessary for mines to continue, as we come to the age of technology, minerals are badly needed to move us forward. We became so dependent to the things that only mining products could provide for us. We couldn’t go somewhere without using some sort of transportation, sometimes our day is not complete without watching television, cellphones and computers has become part of our daily lives, our homes, schools, hospitals and so on and so forth are in existence because of mining.

Welcome to the new Palawan blog!

This will be a blog to educate or to give information about nature and to promote the beauty within Palawan Island. It will be use also to inform people against the destructive results of mining to the environment.

We support the no2mininginpalawan 10 millions signature campaign not because we are against mining industries but because we want to preserve and protect the Philippines last ecological frontier against mining companies that has been operational in some areas in Palawan. WE believe that through blogging and social networking sites we can voice out our concerns and we’re in good hopes that in creating this blog we come in support in saving Palawan.

All comments and information are welcome. Please respect other people’s views and opinions.