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Mapping mining-affected water pollution in China: status, patterns, risks, and implications
Ziyue Yin
Key Laboratory of Surficial Geochemistry, Ministry of Education, Department of Hydrosciences, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
Jian Song
School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
Dianguang Liu
Key Laboratory of Surficial Geochemistry, Ministry of Education, Department of Hydrosciences, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
Key Laboratory of Surficial Geochemistry, Ministry of Education, Department of Hydrosciences, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
Yun Yang
School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
Yuanyuan Sun
Key Laboratory of Surficial Geochemistry, Ministry of Education, Department of Hydrosciences, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
Jichun Wu
Key Laboratory of Surficial Geochemistry, Ministry of Education, Department of Hydrosciences, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Short summary
Mining activities threaten aquatic ecosystems, soil ecosystems, and human health worldwide. This study establishes a high-quality database and a national 0.5° gridded dataset to reveal the status and spatial pattern of mining-affected water pollution, human health risks, and potential multifaceted challenges in China. It provides in-depth insights to guide policymakers in designing differentiated management strategies for the sustainable development of mines.
Mining activities threaten aquatic ecosystems, soil ecosystems, and human health worldwide. This...
