One of the most controversial surface mining methods is mountain top removal. Name one reason why it is controversial.
What will be an ideal response?
The top of the mountain is removed to get at the coal vein. The resulting unwanted soil and rock is pushed into the adjacent valley. Valleys have streams and the soil and rock pushed into the valley contaminates the water.
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences
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