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The true cost of DIAMONDS

The true cost of DIAMONDS. What’s a diamond worth?. A father?. TWO hands?. A population’s water supply?. A hand?. Diamonds. Diamonds. Diamonds. Diamonds. Diamonds. Diamonds. USA ‘s Diamonds. Diodes Abrasives Coating for files Jewelry (1 ton of every 5)

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The true cost of DIAMONDS

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  1. The true cost of DIAMONDS What’s a diamond worth? A father? TWO hands? A population’s water supply? A hand?

  2. Diamonds Diamonds

  3. Diamonds Diamonds

  4. Diamonds Diamonds

  5. USA ‘s Diamonds • Diodes • Abrasives • Coating for files • Jewelry (1 ton of every 5) • Cutting and engraving (blades)

  6. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.. But not the environment’s • Mining and acid • Waste Disposal • Leeching • Ground water pollution

  7. Cultural Consequences • Conflict diamonds • Mining safety

  8. Industry says • Exploration The environmental impact of the land exploration involved in diamond mining is minimized in several ways: • Vehicle tracks are reused • Minimal amounts of soil are cleared during drilling and sampling • Topsoil from exploration sites is refilled and replaced

  9. opinion • Less mining where its okay • None in unsafe areas (war zones) • More production ( of course not too much ) of conflict free diamonds. • Replenishing nutrients and soil post mining • Controlled environment for runoff (filtration system )

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