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The East India Mining Company want to open up a new Bauxite mine in the Khondalite Mountains of Khondistan.  It wishes to create a 500 Hectare mine on what is now virgin rainforest.

The Khondalite Mountains are home to a few local tribes of people. They exist mainly as small villages of about 100 inhabitants.  Most of the younger generation of villagers wants to move away to the local city to get jobs. The older generation wishes to stay and survive on what the forest can provide.

The Mountain currently has one small dirt road leading through the forest. It can be used by a small 4x4 but the company would not be able to get their huge Earth movers through. They would need to build an extensive road network to support the mine.

The mine is to be placed in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A few tourists go there and stay in a monastery at the top of the mountain. The monastery makes just enough money from tourism to feed the monks.

The initial analysis of the site has found the area to be rich in high-grade ores of many different metals.

The mine estimates that it would cost around 45 Million US dollars to set up the mine. This includes the cost of building roads, recruiting workers, building an extraction plant, and buying all of the heavy equipment and chemicals needed.

The area is home to many endemic (found only in this region) species of plants and animals.

The growing economy in India is driving a boom in the car manufacturing business. This in turn has driven up the price of aluminium to all time high.

The company forcasts that the mine will make 100 million US dollars over the course of its 30 year lifespan. They will pay tax to the Indian government on all earnings.

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I have worked in these mountains for 20 years. I have catalogued many different species of endemic plants and animals. Some of them have been new discoveries. If we start tearing up the rainforest to build roads and mines we may lose a species of plant or animal that only lives here and would thus be lost forever. What if one of those plants held the key to curing cancer? Do we have the right to make an entire species extinct so that people can have new cars?

The initial loss of habitat will be the greatest blow, but the animals and plants of this area will face an ongoing threat from toxic chemical spillage and release. Also, the noise from the TNT blasting will scare away many keystone species and that will have a devastating effect on the biodiversity in this region.

The company says that they are willing to restore the land but you can never restore virgin rainforest. These trees have been growing for thousands of years. Who are we to rip them down?

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We Believe that the mine is essential for the local area, The mine will employ 430 local people.  It will mean that the younger generation will not have to leave their homes to find employment. When we have built the roads and people have money in the area, other companies will move here and set up shopping malls and restaurants. The people in the area will benefit from a more modern way of life. As part of our commitment to the local people we will build a gated and guarded community to house all of our workers and their families. It will have a swimming pool and a school for the children. This is very high-grade ore. We could make a lot of money from this mine, money that we could share with our local shareholders.

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Our people have lived on this mountain for thousands of years. We do not have all of your modern technology and we live in mud shacks that we have constructed ourselves. We are happy. The forest provides us with everything we need and we only take as much as we need to survive. The human race is annihilating the planet piece by piece and it is all driven by mankind’s greed. You call it progress, but I call it destruction.

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This mine is vital for the local villagers in the mountain, our city and India as a whole. Everyone will benefit from this mine.

The local villagers will have job security, a school and a more modern way of life
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The local city needs aluminium to make cars and other things. Did you know that aluminium is in many household items such as food containers, watches, toys, cooking utensils and packaging? It is also used in the manufacturing and construction industries. If we don’t open up mines, the supplies will dry up and the price will go through the roof. The everyday customer will have to pay more for their products. Aluminium is the 3rd most abundant element in the Earth's crust. If India is lucky enough to have deposits we should exploit them.

The company will pay a lot of tax to India. We can spend this money on schools, houses, clothes and infrastructure projects around the country. These projects will ultimately help the poorest people in our country.

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Cutting down a rainforest that has strived for thousands of years is just not worth it. The company can always replant new trees but never ecosystems. Especially with the toxicity level of the chemicals produced, planting new trees can't just make the air magically clean. The area might be inhabitant for trees alter the soils ph level which could kill not only trees but living creatures there.

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In my opinion, I don’t think that the mine should be opened because it will destroy the habitats of the endemic animal species, as well as the environment. Apart from that, the locals would be forced to move from their homes, thus it would be hard to preserve their traditional culture. In addition to that, deforestation contributes to higher risk of natural disasters and air pollution.

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Although mining can improve the economy and employment, but on the long run the mine will become abandoned after all the resources is harvested. The area would become a land field and no living creatures would be able to survive there. Not only that the pollutions that the machines create will not only impact the environment around the area but also the world as the global temperatures would rise. The employees there would most likely suffer from lung disease after working ther for a long time.

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I think the mining company should go through with the mining project. The aluminium could be very valuable and the mine is estimated to make much more than it costs to build and run. In addition, most of the younger generations plan to move out of the tribes and the mine could provide jobs for them to feed the monks who were originally getting their money from tourism.

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The aluminium collected from the mines can be used to develop india further which can therefore allow more people to be educated which could for example: allow someone to discover a method to cure cancer.

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I don't know who that is but I agree with them that the mine will eventually be abandoned. However, there is a very high chance that if the mine is not built, others will come to build other infastructure which can also pollute the enviroment so we might as well use it for good.

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I agree with him because cleared land will never be restored, as it will take a long time and all the bombing or digging has resulted in severe damage to the ground. However, his arguments aren’t enough to convince the company or me either as botany is not our expertise, thus I can’t really understand and sympathise with him.

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I think that at the end of the day, there's a high chance the tribe will die out anyway, especially since most of the younger generations want to move out and get jobs at the local city anyway and the mine can provide them with those oppurtunities. While it is sad, you can argue that the best traditions and religions are the ones that stand the test of time and there's not a high chance this one will last.

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I agree that this would be important for India. If they have natural resources they should use it instead of wasting it or letting others exploit it. While preserving the natural beauty is important, it is not more important than developing society as a whole.

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At the end of the day, the most important goal for any country should be to develop. Natural beauty is nice and we should preserve it whenever we can, but development should be a country's top priority as it could eliminate poverty and lead to a better quality of life for everyone.

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I disagree with her statement because most mines are usually abandoned once all the resources are harvested. It will also be difficult to set up a community up in the mountains because of its rural location; even if it is possible, it will take at least 10 years for the area to become a fully-equipped community for residents to live in. With deep abandoned mines around, it would be hazardous for people to live as they might accidentally fall into the mines.

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i personally think that they should not go through with the mine. this would destroy the natural beauties in the mountain and also the rare species of plants and animals that are only found in that region. not to mention how there are people living in the area too. it is also very expensive to set up the mine. even though lots of money will be made through this mine, i don’t think it is worth to destroy all the natural habitat which i think is worth much more.

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I think that our evolution is process it might be cruel to other animals and creatures but we have evolved. We evolved in the sense that we can feel empathy for other living creatures that we can't understand or feel empathy for. At the end of the day, our evolution would be destructive to the next generations by just living. In this society, it's hard protect the environment when there are wars happening where the human lives are as stake.

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I agree with the tribal leader because their unique historical culture should be preserved and transitioning out to the technological world will be challenging for the tribal people. They might not be used to the busy lifestyle and technological advancements, thus it will severely affect their lives.

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i agree with him as going through with this mine would cause great damage to the mountain housing rare species of plants and animals. however, he’s opinions could be biased as he is a botanist. meaning his priories would always be the plants and animals.

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I believe that they should not go through with the mining.

Why not: Mining activities poses as a serious health risks to workers and are known to be one of the most dangerous industry for its toxic conditions and high death rate. Building the mine could take years even a decade given how remote the place is so they would not be able to access the resources immediately for the manufacture of cars. The wildlife there may contain endangered species of animals and would lose their habitat if a mine is built. The aftermath of mining may also be neglected causing leakages that will contaminate nearby water sources which would only raise the cost to clean up.

Alternative: The area is filled with an abundance of natural beauty and already visited by tourists. They could invest the money into improving the facilities in the area and marketing to attract more tourists to visit. This could be successful in the long run because unlike the mine which can only last maybe 30 years, the attraction could potentially last for centuries if taken care of. The tourist would benefit the economy greatly as they are forced to spend on India’s domestic goods in their visit .

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At this point, where the choice is either for the better of the people's quality of life or for nature's beauty. People's lives are more important for India to increase patriotism and improve the economy

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In consideration of India’s economy, mining to retrieve metals is fairly important and would play a significant role in boosting their economy, as well as improve the quality of peoples’ lives. Mining aluminium also supports the production of many items and helps a lot of businesses to survive, thus people would be able to live better lives.

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In conclusion, I vote to disagree the development of the mine. Although going through the mine is something beneficial for the country’s economy, I think that protecting the environment is more crucial. It prevents further development on pollution and protects the respiratory health of the people.

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i think that they shouldn't go ahead with the mining as it would destroy the habitats of animals, plants and humans. although it may benefit by earning money, it wouldn't benefit to those living in that area as it would causes them to leave their home which many old folks wouldn't like. moreover it's expensive to set up the mine, and estimated in another 30 years the profit can be seen. who knows what changes will happen between these 30 years.

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i agree with him. if the process of the mine were to start, it would destroy the natural environment and species living around the area. the use of chemicals would harm their health. personally i think this would be able to convince me to not plan the mine. this is because i sympathise with him thinking about those animals, plants and humans. how would you feel if someone were to destroy your home of many years for their own benefit of earning money?

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i disagree with her statement. i believe that the world should have some mixtures of modern and urban. people can find other suitable jobs located around that same area, not everyone would be into mining. moreover, it would also be difficult for people to live at a mountain and the duration of the process would take many years, by then they would have settled somewhere else. with all the mining, the air would be hazardous polluted with all the chemicals.

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i agree with him. their people are happy in where they belong. i think happiness is all you need. if the mine was completed, those tribal people wouldn't appreciate it as they wound't know how to use the modern technologies, it would be a huge change to them. they wouldn't be happy and might be very miserable. with these comments of the area, many other people wouldn't want to live there anymore.

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it is true that it would benefit the country's overall economy. it could help several people with their finances. with the aluminium they have mined for they would be able to sell it. the natural resources are there and they shouldn't waste it. with preserving the natural environment in mind, a economical growth would benefit india more by transforming into a developing country, and the lives of people there would get better.

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in conclusion, i vote to not go ahead with the mine. although it may bring a economical change to the country, i think that the lives of those people and animals are important. there are other ways for the country to develop. preserving the health of those people are equally important. the harmful effects of the mine would be bad for them and neighbouring cities, therefore it is best to stop the development of the mine.

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I don't think the mine should be built there because all the endemic species of plants and animals will disappear. Furthermore, the chemicals used in the mining process will cause pollution around that area. The loud noise from the construction of the mine could scare the endemic species away and the tradition of this place may be lost forever.

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I agree with him that the construction of the mine could destroy the biodiversity that has been growing steadily in this region for thousands of years but since he is a botanist, he could be just after the endemic species of plants and animals in the area and not care about the Indian economy.

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I still disagree to the construction of the mine as after all the ores are harvested from the mine, the mine is just going to be abandoned and the region will become a landfill. Furthermore, setting up proper housing is going to take some time as it is difficult to build such amenities around a mountain.

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I agree with his statement. The people in his tribe and him are a clear example of good samaritans as they do not bite off more then they can chew. They don't destroy the planet as the nature provides them the happy life they are currently living. On the other hand, the mining company is blinded by their hunger for high profits without giving a thought about the biodiversity of the region and how it can be lost forever if the mine were to be constructed.

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Even though the aluminum from the mine can heavily boost the economy of India, it is still not as important as preserving the endemic species and animals. Aluminum is just a commodity that is used by humans everyday and will be thrown to waste once its useless. These can be easily replaced but clearing out a region of endemic species and animals? That's something that is irreplaceable.

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I think that the mine should not be made as it would affect the people who are living there. It is also said that they earn money from tourism as the area is a tourist attraction. Having the mine built there would mean they would have to destroy the attraction leaving them with fewer things for them to earn money. Although i think it is not a good idea to build the mine there, they would be able to find many high-grade ore to earn alot of money

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The region of endemic species and animals are too valauble to lose. Deforestation of the area will cause pollution. This will affect people's health and the Indian government would have to spend more on healthcare. How would excess aluminum solve health complications?

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I agree with Bill, if the mine is built they would have to harm the plants and animals around the area. Although they say they would restore the area, it is true that it would be impossible to restore something extinct.

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I believe that opening up the mines in a virgin rainforest is an imprudent decision and in my opinion should be discontinued. This endorsement can result in more serious complications than actual benefits in the future. If we were to advocate this, we would be actively destroying the purity of the rainforest such as habitat destruction of numerous endemic plant and animal species. This disruption may cause endangered risks to these potential cures for diseases.

Besides biodiversity loss, pollution can be a fatal blow to a long-term effect on this society. Although mining activities can provide an abundance of materials, it wouldn’t matter in the future as our earth is slowly deteriorating by the amount of pollution we caused. Due to mining operations releasing chemical matter, this can have adverse effects on the animals or the communities nearby.

Finally, this imposes a social displacement to the inhabitants in the rainforest. Despite the younger generations wanting to get jobs away from the local city, it is still a pity to tear down the culture and history of the land, home to these indigenous people.

Therefore, this is my reason to why I'm heavily opposed to mining operations in an uncorrupted rainforest.

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I completely agree with his statement. Without a doubt, the short term gains of having new cars will never outweigh the long term consequences of irreversible damage and biodiversity loss. Knowing how long it took the rainforest to flourish with endemic species, it would be nearly impossible for us to fully resuscitate it back to its original form (with post-damage caused from mining, this makes it even harder to recover).

In addition, his statement regarding destroying plants that may have held the key to curing cancer in particular convinced me enough to fully be against mining activities. If we were to go ahead with this plan, we would actively cause risks and endangerment to species that may have untold value of cures to diseases and such. What is the point of having luxurious cars if we can have cures for many diseases that many people suffer from?

Finally, even if we were to have the convenience of new cars, the environmental damage we dealt to nature will forever leave an indelible imprint on us. Especially with all the carbon footprint, deforestation and exploitation of natural resources caused to the rainforest.

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The idea of opening a bauxite mine in the Khondalite Mountains raises concerns. While it could bring economic benefits such aas jobs and revenue, there are significant drawbacks, including environmental damage and social disruption. The destruction of rainforest, potential displacement of local tribes, and impact on biodiversity are major issues. So i don't think we should agree to open the mine.

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I agree with him because losing unique species and harming the environment seems worse than the money we'd get from the mine. As he mentioned, some plants might heal cancer, it will be a huge improvement to our society if we found out any way to heal cancer. So im strongly agree with Bill.

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While the mine supporter highlights economic benefits, like job creation, I'm still hesitant. The potential harm to the environment and local community is a big concern for me. The promise of a gated community and profits shared with locals is enticing, but it doesn't outweigh the possible long-term damage to the Khondalite Mountains' unique environment and biodiversity. Balancing economic gains with responsible development is crucial, and I believe we need to prioritize the well-being of the environment and local communities over immediate profits.

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The person living on the mountain values their simple lifestyle and is concerned that the mine might harm the environment they rely on. I agree with their viewpoint because preserving the way of life for these people and protecting the surrounding nature is important. Saying no to the mine is a way to prevent potential damage and prioritize the well-being of both the local community and the environment over short-term gains that could have long-term consequences.

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The person supporting the mine believes that it is crucial for the local villagers, ity, and India as a whole, providing job stability, education, and economic benefits. Although these advantages are appealing, I remain cautious about potential environmental and social impacts. On the economic front, they emphasize the importance of aluminum in various products, but I believe it is necessary to carefully weigh the costs to ensure development without causing irreversible harm. I acknowledge the importance of tax revenue for India, but my stance leans towards cautious approval, emphasizing the need for sustainable development to safeguard both economic gains and the local ecosystem.

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Lastly,I'm against the mine because it could hurt the environment and the local communities in the Khondalite Mountains. We should find eco-friendly solutions that help the local economy without causing long-term damage.

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I believe this mine should not be developed, despite the significant income it would generate, contributing to India's economic growth. The enduring construction would offer job opportunities, especially for local youth seeking employment.

However, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Firstly, the mine's construction would destroy the rainforest environment, affecting local ecosystems and threatening endemic species.

Other than that, the construction may disrupt the lifestyle of local tribes, particularly the older generation wanting to stay in their original homes, leading to potential strong discontent among residents.

These reasons affirm my firm opposition to the mine's development.

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I agree with his statement, even though the economic development of the country is crucial. Regardless of how important economic growth is, the significance of life cannot be equated with money. Despite earning a considerable amount of money, the cost is the loss of countless lives and their homes, which is fundamentally incomparable. Moreover, life is equal, and we should not, based on our selfish interests, deprive other beings of the right to survive.

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I strongly disagree with her statement. Does she not care about the opinions of the local tribes and communities? Despite the inhabitants voicing their opinions on how they persisted in staying to their tradition and customs, she still deliberately chose to prioritise raw materials for economic interests.

Moreover, it’s true that the younger generations want to look for job opportunities, however this job that she provided does not sustain them financially in the long run. Having a job as a miner can threaten their health due to carbon release and high toxicity in the mines. Especially once they’re finished harvesting all of the raw materials, the mines ultimately would end up being abandoned, resulting in them having to find new jobs again.

Furthermore, as an alternative to making lots of money, doing research on endemic plants to find cures can be a good way to do so. If we were to find a cure to cancer, it would simply be equivalent to the amount of money earned from the mines too.

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I don't agree with her. Although the it may make life easier for local residents and the quality of life of residents has improved, the older generation who are accustomed to traditional lifestyles may have difficulty integrating into modern lifestyles. In addition, building a complete community takes time, during which residents have to endure pollution from mining, dust and noise from construction. Prolonged exposure to such conditions may harm their physical and mental health.

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I agree with her point, as it would benefit the locals more than just the tourist attraction as more of the local will get employment and would be able to earn higher income to have a more luxurious life. I also think that since there are many high grade ores,it would be better for the newer generations as this mine would benefit in the long term.

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I agree with his viewpoint; this tribe has been living here for generations, maintaining their traditional way of life. Moreover, tribes still residing in pristine forests are becoming increasingly rare, and the government should implement protective measures for them instead of disrupting their homes. Ultimately, since the tribe is content with what they have, the mining company should not assume they know better and undertake actions that the tribe does not desire, under the guise of purported benefits.

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I agree with him. If the mine is built, all of there hard work in making their house would go to waste, and if thr local are okay with living in that condition, i don’t see a reason to bother them. If the mine is built and many more shopping malls are built, it just lead to a increase in the percentsgr of global warming.

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I agree with her as more countries around the world are starting to have a more modern lifestyle with cars and many other electronic. As aluminium is one of the most used, opening up the mine could help them in developing their country. Leading to a boost in economy which can be an advantage for the country.

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In conclusion, i think the mine should be continued as planned. Although it could affect many of the local living there, looking at it as a long term result could lead to benefiting the locals instead. As they would be able to get easier access to education. Which could leading in more employment that can be good the India’s economy. Opening up the mine could also lead to a higher chance of finding high-grade ores. Aloowing them to spend the money on develping the country, and using the materials found to create more cars and electronics.

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Although the entire India stands to benefit from it, the ones harmed are solely the local indigenous residents and the flora and fauna. Aluminium is not a rare metal on this planet. Life is the most crucial, and sacrificing the lives that have existed on Earth for millions of years for this metal is not worthwhile. Moreover, India has alternatives for making money that do not involve compromising life. Once life is disrupted, there is no opportunity for a restart.

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I firmly maintain the position that mineral development should not proceed. Economic development should be for the benefit of all life on this land, but opening a mine contradicts this stance. Species that have existed for millions of years will face extinction due to this extraction, and it is not worthwhile.

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I agree with his statement. I believe that it is injustice to plainly arrogate and disrupt the inhabitants’ land that they had for generations. It is their home, their rights and their culture to begin with. Is it ethical to strip everything away from them for the sake of manufacturing new cars? If we were to advocate the mining operations, this lack of consent violates their right to make decisions that directly impact their lives.

In addition, inhabitants facing a conversion to a modern society can be difficult for them to cope with. Due to the rapid integration of modern technologies, this can result in a cultural disconnection with beliefs and traditions gradually disappearing. Traditional knowledge is also important as the tribes may possess valuable information like medicinal properties. This would exacerbate the situation more, leading to social disparities, ostracism and such.

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In my opinion the East India Mining Company shouldn't go ahead with the Bauxite mine in the Khondalite Mountains as there will be a significant impact on the environment. The loss of habitat could lead to the extinction of some plants and animals, which could be devastating.

While the mine is projected to generate substantial amount of revenue over 30 years, we need to consider the long-term effects of such operations. Once the resources are depleted, the effects on society and the environment could still persist.

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I agree with his statement as potential long-term effects that might have catastrophic impacts on the region's biodiversity which may include the persistent dangers by the hazardous chemical spills, noise pollution, and the displacement of keystone species.

In addition, the value of protecting biodiversity for advances in science and medicine is undermined by the dread of extinction of rare species that may have unidentified advantages, such as possible treatments for illnesses like cancer.

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I agree with her statement as it is expected that the mine would provide employment opportunities for 430 locals, so benefiting the community. This may slow down the younger generation's movement to cities in search of jobs.

Moreover, it will be expected that the opening of the mine and the building of roads will lure in other companies and improve the local economy/

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I agree with his statement as the way of life of the indigenous people, which has originated from thousands of years of living in the mountains, is a distinctive tradition. Their way of life may be disrupted and traditions damaged by the mining enterprise.

In addition, a sustainable and environmentally beneficial way of living is suggested by the idea that indigenous people live in peace with nature and only take what is necessary from the forest. Large-scale mining activities might throw this equilibrium off.

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An in-depth evaluation of the mine's economic advantages in comparison to any potential environmental and social costs is required before planning clearance for the project is approved. It's crucial to strike a balance between extraction of resources and sustainable development to make sure that the financial advantages benefit the local area as well as the country as a whole. To get a fair and sustainable result, collaborative decision-making, openness, and responsible resource management are crucial.

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In summary, the advantages include improvements to infrastructure, economic growth, and the creation of jobs. The drawbacks, on the other hand, include cultural disruption, environmental damage, and possible long-term sustainability problems. In order to have fair and responsible solution, a thorough, open, and transparent decision-making process that takes into account all stakeholders is essential.

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I think the mine SHOUL be opened because India should prioritize they economy rather than keeping a tourist site. They can compensate by moving all the residences and monks who live there to another place or keep an area secluded for tourism. In, fact the mine itself could be a tourist spot.

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Nevermind i change my mind from the first post, they should keep the rainforest because we should value the ecosystem that has thrived on that land for a long time. The earth doesn't only belong to us and chemical spillages does more harm than good. After an ecosystem is destroyed it cannot be undone and there are limiting amounts of natural ecosystems on Earth.

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I don't think that the mine should get ahead because it would cause different types of environmental problems such as destroying the habitats of many. There might be even air pollutions as chemicals are used to build the mine.

In my opinion, even though it can gain lots of profit from the mine building, but I think safety and the sustainability of the environment is far more important than money.

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These are just random benefits that come from destroying the habitat there. It is not justifiable enough to destroy a large part of an ecosystem for aluminium just because its beneficial for a mere 430 people, when there are thousands of animals that live there. There are many other ways to boos the economy and other sources of aluminium. It is also not guaranteed that making the mine will fully benefit the locals

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I agree with him that maintaining and caring for the rainforest is crucial and right to do. Moreover, I think I can trust his viewpoints as he has worked there for 20 years, so he should be really familiar with the overall situations of the mountains. The ecosystem belongs to everyone, and we must not continue damaging it by pouring chemicals as if we do, it will all be irreversible.

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I think the mine shouldn't be opened. In my opinion, opening this mine could destroy the habitats of thousands of endemic plants and animals. This includes and is not limited the exploitation of land, as well as stripping down the trees. However after 30 years of mining on the land, the entire ecosystem would be wiped out, even if the company tries to "restore" the environment, they would not be able to, as the whole biome is gone.

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I do agree with him, opening this mine could provide a short term financial profit, yet it could cause the loss of a great diversity of different species that are special on the planet. As a highly intelligent species on this planet, we humans should be tasked with the responsibility to protect the planet's biodiversity.

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I disagree with her statement because I think she takes a small sample size of only 430 people that would bring possible benefits. Though it may be beneficial to the public by bringing convenience and accommodation, however, as stated in my previous post, environment is more important and I think it would be far hard to build the mine up in the mountaintops. There is not enough evidence to show that the mine brings a huge positive impact on the community around.

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I strongly disagree with her. Mining operations tends to make the environment very poor, when the air is filled with dust and noise pollution, no one would want to live there, therefore, the "other companies will move here and set up shopping malls and restaurants" is a complete lie. The East India Mining Company has a vested interest in this area, so their opinions shouldn't be considered valid.

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I agree with him because to him and all the other residents, it is important that their culture and living habitats should be preserved. Since they are weak in financial status, the mine should not be build to disrupt their only place of living. We could not just base our benefits of building the mine while not caring for the society around us that might not support this mine building idea.

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I agree with the honorable leader. He speaks the truth. A tribe, however small, has their own culture. There are so many times in our history that human culture had been pushed to the brinks of extinction. We must not destroy this tribe culture and their unique understanding of the world in a so called "constructive development project".

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I disagree. Humanity needs to progress economically and technologically. If we have the same mindset as the tribal leader we would never have developed our greatest inventions or even communicate on this Padlet. We should move forward as a species and not stay in mud shacks just because were happy, not only that but the local tourism money we provide are used as donations for him. Although destroying the rainforest is wrong his statement of calling is destruction is disagreeable.

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I agree with her statement and all her points are valid. Just because a few people are forced to live in more developed lives isn't a bad thing when an entire city can benefit heavily.

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I disagree with this politician. She speak of money yet knows nothing about economics. As you mine extra-large amounts of metal and sell them on the market, the price per unit will decrease as a result of an abundant supply but little demand for it. As a result, the global aluminium economy will destroyed.

As the government is also getting money in this operation, they too have a vested interest in it. They promised to use the tax for the people, but who knows what they will do with it?

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In conclusion, both sides are in the right and it depends on the government what his call of action will be. Destroying the ecosystem will have consequences but making the mine is super beneficial for the economy

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I believe that the mine building in different perspectives have their pros and cons but I think that this mine project should not be allowed because it will affect the environment, while affecting the natural habitat and lifestyle of the flora and fauna around. Though it may bring a lot of profit, but it has brought so much destruction to mankind and nature..

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I quite agree with this because though it brings destruction to nature, but it brings in more useful elements like aluminium for mankind. Without mining, these amazing metals would not be found at all and might affect the economy of the country.

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To conclude, I disagree with any at all mining operation in an area covered with the ecosystem of virgin rainforest.

Firstly, the destructions is not limited to the surface exploitation, but a total extermination to any wild life in the region. This includes all types of pollution such as air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution. Because of these actions, many endemic organisms will go extinct.

Secondly, there is a local tribe in the region with a deep and strong historical connection to the forest, yet deeper still is their culture, and language, if they are simply moved to other urban areas, their culture will be gone. Survival is the primary need of an animal race. Yet we human race is different. We developed a huge set of completely different characteristics known as human nature, which is very different from beastie nature. If we annihilate the culture of one tribe, it's an entire trait of human nature we have lost.

Lastly, the estimation made by the Company is largely inaccurate. It might be true that India needs aluminium, but the increase in supply but little increase in demand is going to cause the price of aluminium to drop, in this way, the Company will lose money, and they would be broke before they could even fulfil their promise of restoring the ecosystem.

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Pros: mining can allow humans to advance as you can mine up important matierials of metas like like Aluminium, calcium or iron. You can also find more rare exotic materials like Platinum ,diamond gold etc.

Cons: Mining the earths can lead to environmental impacts like landslides or sinkholes.Other chemicals within the crust may also be leaked

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In my opinion I believe the mining should not be conducted as mining will not only be harmful to the environment but it will also force the locals to move from the home, therefore making it harder for these locals to preserve or perform their traditions. Mining can also lead to environmental damage or natural disasters. Nature shouldn't be destroyed just for human cause.

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I agree with him as going through with the idea of this mine could cause harm to the rare species of plants and animals .It can also destroy the unique biodiversity that has been thriving in the habitat which has been growing for many many years.

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I disagree with her. The claim that "other companies will move here and set up shopping malls and restaurants" is a pure fabrication because mining operations typically result in extremely terrible environmental conditions. When the air is filled with dust and noise pollution, no one would want to live there. Since the East India Mining Company has a stake in this matter, their opinions are not to be taken seriously.

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I think otherwise. Both technological and economic advancement are necessary for humanity. We wouldn't even be able to converse on this Padlet, much less created our greatest innovations, if we shared the tribe leader's attitude. Not only are we happy, but as a species we should not linger in mud shacks; also, the money we bring in from local tourists goes towards supporting him. While it is incorrect to destroy the rainforest, his claim that it must be done is distasteful.

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Even though the mine's aluminium can significantly improve India's economy, protecting the country's indigenous plant and animal life is still more crucial. Aluminium is basically a resource that people utilise on a daily basis and discard when it becomes ineffective. These are easily replaceable, but eradicating endemic creatures and species from an area? Something like that cannot be replaced.

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In my opinion i think that the mine should not go forward.

There are more drawbacks that there are benefits, the ecosystem will potentially collapse as a home to many flora, fauna and tribes coexist. As the ecosystem falls then it will cause potential fall in food chains and also species survival. Fauna will lose a place they call home, they will be stranded without a place they were so adapted to live in, causing major changes

Flora and fauna play a major role in reducing green house gases, like CO2, if flora is wiped out for the mine, this will cause more greenhouse gases to linger and cause global warming.

Adding to my point, these flora also produce oxygen, a vital part to our survival, if it were to be deprived of, this would mean potential less air to breath in.

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I agree with him as biologically trees and wildlife play a major foundation to a well stable ecosystem. And his statements are quite convincing, the mines should not be opened, after mining and removing all equipment may take at least longer than 2 years or so, who can guarantee that the soil will be as pure, fertile and full of life as it once was, with such TNT blasting there is without a doubt going to be residue lefty over which may possibly contaminate the soil causing it to be infertile and unable to re grow such trees and plants, animals and insects would also not be able to live again in such a contaminated land.

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Her arguments cover some important aspects as to what we call life, as employment is important as unemployment rates go up, the demand in jobs is high in India. the money being invested in road building, city building should not be fully prioritized over protecting such diverse forests. forests have existed for over million years and have existed peacefully, why do we get to choose what to do with it?

But i cannot disagree the potential benefits, but unfortunately such benefits are only temporary and can only last at least or less than 10 years. Forests live on for a lifetime and will possibly outlive us, forests carry on with their processes, life and death. Such "benefits" will only last for a while before we move on to more sustainable technology. Forests of such rich biodiversity will never be replicated the way it was, to move all flora, fauna back to the way it was will be hard due to adaptations

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I agree with him as the tribes existence doesn't interfere negatively with the forest in any way, they do a simple 'give and take' the tribe provides more importance to the forest, and as they say, they are quite content with the forest and how they survive.

they may not live fancy lives like us, but staying content is important, their evolution is how we should be growing, to love and cherish the forests instead of prioritizing buildings and corporates. They will forever prioritize their homeland,

Their culture deserves right just as they are normal regular people just like us, we do not get to strip others of their native homeland. They possess knowledge and a lifestyle that is the most sustainable, mingling with people of todays society will only cause further social disruptions

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Although it is for the betterment of India, I still cannot accept the exploitation of nature and life. I acknowledge the fact that aluminium is very important for manufacturing cars, however destroying a virgin forest will only lead to more long-term consequences than beneficial gains. It is unethical to harm an uncorrupted rainforest, a sight rarely seen in this society. With the animals and plants thriving peacefully, is it really ethically justifiable to corrupt and seize raw materials for our own good?

I do agree that it will be a waste in the abundance of raw materials, but I think that we still need to strive for equilibrium between economic growth and sustainability. Besides, there are some other alternatives that cause less environmental impact which can lead to the same outcome in terms of prosperity. For example, recycling, eco-tourism and sustainable sourcing.

In addition, I believe that in this world, health comes first. Will the people really be happy with new luxurious items in exchange for their valuable health? Living in a society with pollution and toxicity, it wouldn’t increase any pride for India at all. Money can be gained whenever, but it is never the same with health.

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Such exploitation of nature goes completely off human morals, Mining activities can have long lasting effects on the environment like deforestation, habitat destructions, water pollution. Toxic chemicals are frequently used in the mining and processing of minerals, which can have long-lasting negative consequences on ecosystems. This leads to unstable and unclean environments for us to live in

The tribes living close to mining activities might suffer from respiratory health problems due to air pollution caused by dust and fumes. Numerous health problems, such as respiratory illnesses and other negative health repercussions, may result from this. The presence of heavy metals and other substances can affect water supplies as a result of mining activity.

In addition to having long-term effects on land and marine life, this pollution can damage aquatic ecosystems and the quality of water suitable for human consumption, this will also lead to the death of certain species, mostly aquatic species

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In conclusion, if we were to advocate mining operations, we would cause more long-term consequences than beneficial gains. Having said that, depleting raw materials in a virgin rainforest will lead to pollution, environmental damage, endangerment of species, loss of habitats and the perishment of endemic life species that may hold crucialness to potential cures. Most importantly, mining operations cause a detriment to people’s health. The industries and country would gain a lot of profit, but never a comfortable and healthy lifestyle again. I really believe that continuing to create a mine in a virgin rainforest will further corrupt the state of Earth which is why I’m firmly against this agenda of mining raw materials in this vulnerable world.