Effects of Mining on Vegetation from Air Pollution and Metals.

The author concludes "observed extensive damage of terrestrial vegetation around the mining and smelter complexes in the area is mainly caused by direct impacts of air pollution and metals."


Ambio, Vol. 39, No. 2. (March 2010), pp. 136-147. http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/8039372