What are some of the problems with limestone quarries?

Quarrying. The limestone industry: environmental, social and economic considerations. Quarrying limestone is big business but the need for limestone has to be balanced against the economic, environmental and social effects. read more

A valuable natural resource, limestone has many uses in construction, agriculture and industry. Limestone quarries can be above ground or underground, and can cover large areas. Environmental hazards from mining operations depend in part on the location, characteristics and extent of the mining operations. read more

Advantages Disadvantages; Limestone is a valuable natural resource, used to make things such as glass and concrete. Limestone quarries are visible from long distances and may permanently disfigure the local environment. read more

Some problems are: 1. Dust pollution: the surrounding greenery is covered in a layer of dust 2. Noise pollution: loud explosions every day 3. Lorries carrying limestone to and fro cause noise and pollution 4. Quarries damage the landscape 5. Quarries destroy natural animal habitats etc etc. read more