How does mining of minerals affect hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere?

Lithosphere:

• To reveal coal, the top of hills and mountains are removed.

• Soils and lands are removed thus permanently altering the landscape.

Hydrosphere:

• Chemicals that are produced dissolve in nearby lakes and rivers, causing water contamination.

• The underground freshwater atmosphere is destroyed.

Atmosphere:

• Air is polluted with mining dust.

• The burning of coals releases harmful chemicals into the air, such as methane (greenhouse gas) and also contribute to global warming.