Evaluation of Environmental Indicators in Mining with an Emphasis on Environmental Education (Case Study: Dian Copper Mine, Damghan)

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1 Associate Professor Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Payame Noor University, Iran, Tehran,

2 M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Research Institute of Environmental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the environmental effects of the Dian copper mine in Damghan. This research was a survey, and the research method is a descriptive-analytical mathematical model. For this purpose, all factors and components affecting the environment, including the atmosphere, which contains air quality and sound comfort; the biosphere, which contains ecology; the hydrosphere, which includes surface and groundwater; and the lithosphere, which contains land use, surface facilities, underground facilities, the landscape of the region, and the soil of the region, were examined and scored by experts. The environmental effects of mining were evaluated, and finally, using the Phillips mathematical model, the indicators of sustainable development of the mine in environmental components were quantified and analyzed. Since the value obtained for environmental components is greater than zero, the project has been evaluated as environmentally sustainable. However, the results of the environmental components indicate that the mine will damage the air quality, groundwater, and soil of the region. It is necessary to educate all strata of society on how to deal with environmental pollution by utilizing the potential of public participation and environmental non-governmental organizations, as well as through the design of environmental education curricula.

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Journals of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development
Volume 13, Issue 1
2025
Pages 135-148

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