Call for Papers for "Mining and Planetary Health"

Mining is a vital part of the global economy, but unmanaged releases of mine wastes can affect the health of humans, ecosystems, water, soil and Earth surface environments (e.g., rivers and estuaries). New technological developments and multidisciplinary collaborations are leading to new insights into the relationship between mining and the health of the Earth. In recognition of the importance of this topic, GeoHealth is leading in the creation of a special collection of papers on the theme of Mining and Planetary Health, to summarize the current state of knowledge, outline topics for urgent action and further research, and highlight positive efforts in environmental and health protection. We welcome submissions relating to the topics discussed in this editorial and others including, but not limited to, the following topics: (i) chronic and acute effects of mining on human and ecosystem health; (ii) the impacts of mining on water, soil, and air quality and on the physical, chemical, and biological processes related to water management, hydrology, and resources; (iii) impacts of mining on fluvial, eolian, terrestrial, and coastal environments and on Earth surface processes (weathering and pedogenesis); (iv) mining-related dust characterization, sources, sinks, fluxes, modeling, and future trends; (v) modeling of the relationships between mining and planetary health at a range of temporal and physical scales; and (vi) future impacts of mining on water, air, food, energy, hazards, climate and weather, ecosystem and human health, and demographics. The deadline for receipt of manuscripts is 30 April 2020. Manuscripts will be published when they are accepted, even if this is before the deadline.

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Submission deadline: 30 June 2020

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