金属尾矿废弃地的生态恢复

尾矿废弃地是一种典型的退化生态系统。本文通过对其生态恢复所面临问题的研究，讨论了尾矿废弃地生态恢复的理论和方法，分析了使用外来物种对于尾矿废弃地这一独特的退化生态系统进行恢复的可能性，并探索了尾矿废弃地生态恢复的评价标准。     

露天矿排土场边坡自然恢复规律及其环境解释

露天矿排土场边坡水土流失严重,易发生地质灾害,急需开展生态恢复和土地复垦研究。为了解排土场边坡植物群落演替规律以及植物对生境因子的响应关系,本研究以阜新露天矿不同恢复年限排土场边坡为对象,调查不同坡向和坡位的植物组成、数量、高度和盖度,采用双向指示种法（TWINSPAN）对植物群落进行分类;同时分析边坡土壤物理、化学和生物学性质,采用去趋势典范对应分析（DCCA）方法研究群落分布格局与环境因子的关系。结果表明,排土场边坡共出现27种植物,物种数量小于平台。植物群落在阴坡和阳坡呈现出不同的演替格局,阴坡演替顺序为狗尾草（Setaira viridis）＋茵陈蒿（Artemisia capillaries）＋铁杆蒿（Artemisia sacrorum）→狗尾草＋铁杆蒿＋白蒿（Artemisia anethoides）→铁杆蒿＋狗尾草;恢复10 a后,铁杆蒿在中上坡位占据优势地位,植物种类和数量下降,植物群落呈逆向演替。阳坡演替顺序为蒺藜（Tribulus terrestris）＋旱稗（Echinochloa hispidula）＋狗尾草→狗尾草＋蒺藜＋白蒿→狗尾草＋页蒿（Carum carvi）＋白蒿,植被演替进程缓慢。DCCA排序表明,第一轴主要反映植物群落随坡位、土壤水分、氮元素有效性和周转的变化规律,其与土壤pH值和脲酶紧密相关;第二轴主要反映植物群落随着恢复年限和土壤磷素有效性的梯度变化,其与土壤容重、速效磷、蔗糖酶和碱性磷酸酶紧密相关。排土场边坡必须采取人工恢复措施,土壤酶活性对植物群落分布影响较大。     

Bioreclamation of coalmine overburden dumps—with special empasis on micronutrients and heavy metals accumulation in tree species

Major environmental impacts of opencast mining are degradation of landscape and aesthetics of the area by creating huge overburden dumps and deep voids at the mining sites. These overburden dumps are characterised by high rock fragment contents, low moisture retention capacity, higher bulk density, low nutrients, lower pH and elevated metal concentrations. Overburden dumps are reclaimed by tree species for stabilising as well as pollution control and overall improvement of the visual aesthetics. A field study was carried out in the old reclaimed coal mine overburden dumps at KD Heslong project, Central Coalfields, India to study the physico-chemical changes in the reclaimed overburden dumps and determines the magnitude of trace elements accumulation in the planted tree species. Total, bioavailable and acid extractable trace metals concentration in minesoils of overburden dump and topsoil in the mining areas was compared with undisturbed soil. The study showed that tree plantation improves the moisture contents, bulk density, pH and overall nutrient contents of minesoils. The study revealed that lower pH in the minesoils increases the bioavailabity of metals but concentration were found within toxic limits. However, ratio between total and bioavailable metals was found lower in overburden dumps than topsoil due to low pH and lack of organic matter. Out of six tree species studied, Bambusa shows highest accumulation of Fe and Cr. Bioaccumulation coefficient for Cr and Zn was found 74 times in Bambusa and 83 times in Dalbergia sissoo. The results of the study underscore the need for close monitoring of trace elements in reclaimed overburden dumps. Tree species like Dalbergia sissoo, Eucalyptus, Cassia seamea, Acaccia mangium and Peltaphorum were found to be the best species for bioreclamation of overburden dumps.     

Assessment of the impacts of municipal solid waste dumps on soils and plants

The study aimed at evaluating the impacts of open municipal solid wastes dumps on soil and vegetation near the main roads linking major cities in Nigeria. We hypothesised that the metals from the wastes exerted substantial impacts at the dump sites which affect the soil and plants. Data were analysed from five dump sites and five control sites. The result revealed that the effects of the heavy metals (HM) were significant and higher at the dump sites where their concentrations were far above the EU, and Canadian environmental quality permissible limits for agricultural soils and vegetation. In contrast with dump sites, a significant relationship (R²?=?0.70; p??Cr?>?Pb at both dump sites and control sites. Further study on the effects of more HM on soil and plant is recommended in the area. Recycling and bio-phytoremediation processes should also be introduced.     

水口山某废石场重金属垂向分布特征及浸出毒性

多金属矿区因采冶活动遗留的废石存量大,其重金属污染问题已备受关注.目前对废石场中重金属的分布特征和浸出毒性研究较少.本研究以湖南省水口山矿区某废石场为对象,垂直钻孔并取样分析7种重（类）金属,包括Pb、Zn、As、Cd、Cu、Ni和Cr的垂向分布特征和浸出毒性,并结合主量元素（Fe、Mn、Al和Mg）浸出行为、物相表征和统计学分析等方法,研究了重金属垂向迁移特征及其影响因素.结果表明,所有废石样品的7种重（类）金属含量均显著高于湖南省土壤背景值,污染累积指数从高到低依次为Cd、Pb、As、Cu、Zn、Cr和Ni.聚类分析将重金属分为3类,第1类是As、Fe和Pb,主要与方铅矿、黄铁矿有关,第2类是Cd、Zn和Cu,主要与闪锌矿有关,第3类是Cr和Ni,与自然风化有关.浸出毒性进一步发现,Cd、Zn、As、Cu和Ni的浸出浓度随深度增加而逐渐降低.其中,Cd和Zn表现出高浸出风险,且浸出行为显著相关,与闪锌矿转化为硫酸锌有关.Pb和Cu显示出0~0.5 m范围内的局部高浸出风险,而As和Cr属于低浸出风险.Pb和As浸出行为的差异性与As受Fe吸附有关.废石中的黄铁矿氧化降低pH促进重金属的释放迁移,而生成的次生铁（氢）氧化物能通过吸附稳定重金属;废石中的方解石有利于升高pH而降低重金属迁移风险.研究结果可为开发针对废石堆场的重金属污染防控技术和生态修复技术提供数据支撑和理论依据.     

Characteristic levels of heavy metals in soil profiles of automobile mechanic waste dumps in Nigeria

The characteristic levels of heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni and Zn) of soil profiles of automobile mechanic waste dumps were studied. The concentration of heavy metals decreased with the depth of the profile and lateral distance from the dumpsites. The levels found in this study exceeded background concentrations and limits for agricultural and residential purposes. The distribution pattern of heavy metals in the soil profiles were in the following order Pb > Zn > Cu > Cd > Ni > Cr. The mechanic waste dumps represent potential sources of heavy metal pollution to environment. The elevated levels of heavy metals in these soil profiles constitute a serious threat to both surface and groundwater.     

Characterisation of sequential leachate discharges of mining waste rock dumps in the Tinto and Odiel rivers

Mining waste rock dumps (WRDs) are potential sources of pollution, which after rainfall produce leachate discharges, loaded with acid mining drainage (AMD). The discharges generally occur in two phases: initial rapid leaching over a period of 1-7 days, followed by a period of variable duration during which leaching decelerates. The relative preponderance of each phase depends on the characteristics of the WRD, including its antecedent hydrological condition, and the temporal pattern and amount of rainfall.     

Environmental Racism in the Sunbelt? A Cross-Cultural Analysis

/ Sociologist Robert Bullard challenged the prevailing paradigm of environmentalism as a consensual issue in the United States by developing the concept of environmental racism. As he claims, ethnic minorities have been put "at greater environmental risk" than has the Caucasian majority in most areas of the country. This study of the Tucson metropolitan area examines this proposition by utilizing data from several sources: interviews with elected officials and other opinion leaders, GIS-generated socioeconomic data, articles in the press, and a literature review. We conclude that Bullard's concept has validity for this metropolitan area but that there also exist widely divergent differences of opinion on the subject. We explain why this is so. We further conclude that the allegation of "environmental racism" made by the Hispanic community in the 1980s and 1990s has had a transformative effect on local politics.KEY WORDS: Environment; Racism; Tucson; Garbage dumps; County government; Pollution; Equity; Justice     

Initial Stages of Spontaneous Overgrowing on Lignite-Mine Dumps in the Karachai-Cherkess Foothills

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