Nature Nature Stakes its Claim What mining removes from the earth, we often use to protect it. We rely on lime to treat industrial waste water and control air pollution. Our water is purified because of manganese and activated carbon. The emissions from cars and trucks are controlled by platinum.
Mining is at work in our gardens as well.
We are the world's largest exporter of peat, used to condition soil. In fact, mining has developed a bit of a green thumb of its own.