Mining causes a variety of pollution problems and can reduce the natural "scrub" of the landscape. Minnesota has a thriving blueberry industry but with pollution -- there will be inevitable crop declines because pollution and changes in water flow will harm the plants and pollution will effect the numbers of bees. Bees... like natural environments which is free of chemicals. Pollution of this sort will also effect other crops including Christmas trees. Blueberries of the Minnesota region offer a distinct flavor that is beneficial for cooking and baking. It is also one of the healthiest of all foods. Destruction of the soil and their water habitats could do great harm and they may never recover.
Read more: A Sticky Situation for Pollinators: Minnesota DNR
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