Giving Back The Land

Industrial machinery leaving a cloud of dust in its wake, driving across a bare rocky landscape with a partially forested mountain in the background. Caption: But for a long time we were reckless,

Mining traditionally has destroyed vegetation and topsoil as it takes minerals from the ground. New techniques and increased environmental awareness has recently led to new land reclamation experiments. Adding earthworms and bacteria to restore the land is one such venture. Highlights bioremediation--using living organisms-- to clean up heavy metals left as mining residue.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Giving Back The Land

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Film Ideas, Inc
    Length:
    15 minutes