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Percentage of contaminated sites by polluting activity related to the extractive sector

Figure Created 25 Nov 2022 Published 12 Dec 2022 Last modified 12 Dec 2022

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Topics: Soil

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- The chart use data from 2011 and 2006. Due to in 2011 not covered or presenting not reliable data for the following countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Luxembourg, Romania, Spain, Sweden.
- Mining: Percentage of contamination due to local sources relating to mining operations (incl. area or areas of excavation and adjoining areas or nearby facilities for materials handling, processing and waste disposal).
- The figure includes polluting sources that contribute to the total amount of local contamination, verified by site investigations.

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