For a strong economy, renewables.

[eagle1462010]

Silica Background | Occupational Knowledge International

Silica is a naturally occurring mineral in rock and soil. When inhaled, silica dust can cause silicosis, cancer and increases the risk of Tuberculosis (TB) infection. Airborne silica is present in numerous industries including construction, mining, foundry work, glass, concrete manufacturing, painting, pottery, and stone crushing.

In much of the developing world excessive exposures to silica dust are common in the stone crushing industry where most mills operate without dust controls. It is estimated there are over 12,000 stone crusher mills in India alone, which provide direct employment to over half a million workers, many of whom are disadvantaged women and children. The Indian Government estimates that 10 million people are exposed to silica dust on the job. Studies have shown increased morbidity and mortality among silica exposed workers from silicosis, lung cancer, TB, and other lung diseases.

Occupational exposure to silica dust in the mining industry is a global concern. The labor force in most developing countries is comprised largely of migrant workers and the attrition rates are high. Over one million mineworkers in China and 500,000 in South Africa have been diagnosed with silicosis. In southern Africa migrant workers in mineral mines experience higher rates of HIV and an associated TB incidence that is reportedly ten times that of the general population. India's mining industry provides employment to over 1.1 million people with thousands more employed in small, unofficial mines, but few are ever diagnosed with silica-related disease. The country's Supreme Court recently instructed the Indian Government to increase medial surveillance and to better compensate silicosis victims.

 

[eagle1462010]

The True Cost of Chinese Solar Panels: Part 2

Next, consider that the two critical raw materials for key renewable energy technologies -- like solar -- are rare earths and polycrystalline silicon (commonly referred to as polysilicon). China is practically the world’s sole supplier of rare earths, and has dominated their production by producing them at a remarkably low price -- about one quarter of that which had previously prevailed in the rare earths market. How it achieves this low price, however, is rather ruthless.

Chinese producers make only minimal efforts to deal with the environmental impacts of the mining process. The rare earths mining regions in Inner Mongolia are amongst the most polluted areas in the world. Rare earth mines also pay low wages and provide little or no health or safety protection to miners, which results in poverty conditions and health problems for the workers. Essentially, the Chinese price for rare earths is about one-quarter of the price that would result from an environmentally sound, worker friendly operation. The “real" price of rare earths, therefore, is about four times higher than the current China price.

In addition to the issues around the mining of rare earths, less than one-third of Chinese polysilicon producers meet China’s own environmental and energy standards. Environmental violations occur frequently in the solar photovoltaic manufacturing process, wherein many entities take advantage of various loopholes in the pollution control system. It should surprise no one that the production of polysilicon used in solar panels has caused toxic chemical pollution on China’s mainland.

 

[eagle1462010]

Long-Term Exposure to Silica Dust and Risk of Total and Cause-Specific Mortality in Chinese Workers: A Cohort Study

 

[eagle1462010]

‘We are treated like ants’: Workers giving lives to build Chinese cities

In the past two years, cases of China’s most widespread occupational illness, pneumoconiosis, have exploded. Photo: Alamy

Gu Fuxiang, a 51-year-old fellow ex-worker from Sangzhi with stage-two silicosis, said that Shenzhen could not have achieved success “without the contribution of a group of silicosis patients like us”.

“I paid with my life for contributing to Shenzhen’s achievement,” Gu said.

Silicosis is an incurable form of pneumoconiosis, a lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of airborne silica dust.

 

[eagle1462010]

Waiting to exhale: Workers affected by lung disease await justice in Rajasthan

Suresh and his brother Kamlesh employed in stone carving died last month in Pindwara block of Sirohi district. All four brothers suffered from silicosis. Only two are alive now. Photo by Sarafraz Sheikh.

When a source of income becomes a death trap
Silicosis is a fibrotic lung disorder which is caused by inhalation of silica. It leads to prolonged illness and a painful death. Workers who go to stone quarries and crushers are the biggest victims of this illness. Besides, artisans engaged in gem cutting, stone carving, sculpture making and polishing industry are also highly prone to this disease.

 

[eagle1462010]

Not all the deaths are related directly to the production of solar panels...........but I think you got my point.

China and India have hardly any EPA regulations for workers........and China is the largest producer of Solar panels .........

They do it for a 4th of our cost because they don't have OSHA and workers rights..........so they work to get you these solar panels...............suffer and die young........and this doesn't even cover the pollution of the process of making the solar panels themselves..........

While no EPA standards there help turn them into the most polluted places on earth.....most of it is from coal.........so bad that the pollution blocks out the sun and make their solar arrays useless.

People are dying to get you these CHEAP SOLAR PANELS..........Enjoy.

 

[Blues Man]

Renewable energy is an oxymoron especially since one of the most important materials needed for magnets and batteries are rare earth metals

Why do you think they are called rare earth metals?

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[JGalt]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

 

[Rye Catcher]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

Gee, let's think back 200 years. No cars, no telephones, no electric light and the only pollution I can think of was horse shit on the roads and streets of urban cities.

Then jump ahead to 1952 in London and the Killer Fog. A short time later a new word entered our language, SMOG; soon there after we found Acid Rain and later a river in Ohio caught fire.

The computer you are using today holds hazardous waste, as do some of the smoke detectors we are required to put on our ceilings - and many other items:

When categorizing hazardous waste, the EPA breaks it down by four characteristics:

• ignitability, or something flammable.
• corrosivity, or something that can rust or decompose.
• reactivity, or something explosive.
• toxicity, or something poisonous.

 

[eagle1462010]

https://louisville.edu/micronano/files/documents/safety-data-sheets-sds/silica/

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Inhalation: a. Silicosis Respirable crystalline silica (quartz) can cause silicosis, a fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs. Silicosis may be progressive; it may lead to disability and death. b. Lung Cancer Crystalline silica (quartz) inhaled from occupational sources is classified as carcinogenic to humans. c. Tuberculosis Silicosis increases the risk of tuberculosis. d. Autoimmune and Chronic Kidney Diseases Some studies show excess numbers of cases of scleroderma, connective tissue disorders, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney diseases and end-stage kidney disease in workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. e. Non-Malignant Respiratory Diseases (other than silicosis) Some studies show an increased incidence in chronic bronchitis and emphysema in workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. Eye Contact: Crystalline silica (quartz) may cause abrasion of the cornea.

Chronic Effects: The adverse health effects -- silicosis, lung cancer, autoimmune and chronic kidney diseases, tuberculosis, and non-malignant respiratory diseases-- are chronic effects.

 

[eagle1462010]

3rd world shit holds, with little to no EPA standards......which would include China..........do not care about the workers.

They have cheap labor............they don't take the workers safety into consideration.........and refuse to do the Engineering and MANDATORY PPE.......Personal Protective Equipment .......to protect their workers.

Which was the point on WHY WE GET CHEAPER SOLAR PANELS NOW.

We can't compete as well compared to China...........because we have the EPA and OSHA STANDARDS that require these methods to be in place............Wokers can sue them..........and workers who get sick can force their Employers to provide for their medical expenses if they get sick from exposure.


I work in the petroleum industry.........Oil has a LOT of NASTIES IN IT........But we are required to take protective measures while working there...........

Not so much in the Far East and Africa where they are literally KILLING THE WORKERS for profit to get us cheaper Solar panels.



Precautions During Handling and Use: Do not breathe dust. Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Keep airborne dust concentrations below permissible exposure limit (“PEL”). Do not rely on your sight to determine if dust is in the air. Respirable crystalline silica dust may be in the air without a visible dust cloud. If crystalline silica dust cannot be kept below permissible limits, wear a respirator approved for silica dust when using, handling, storing or disposing of this product or bag. See Section 8 for further information on respirators. Practice good housekeeping. Do not permit dust to collect on walls, floors, sills, ledges, machinery, or equipment. Maintain, clean, and fit test respirators in accordance with OSHA regulations. Maintain and test ventilation and dust collection equipment. Wash or vacuum clothing that has become dusty. The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR Sections 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59 and 1928.21, and state and local worker or community "right-to-know" laws and regulations should be strictly followed.

 

[Old Rocks]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

What a liar you are. Here are some real pictures of tar sand mining;

 

[eagle1462010]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

What a liar you are. Here are some real pictures of tar sand mining;

Then why are so many dying from it in China, India.......Africa....

We have OSHA here..............they have get your ass back to work there...........

 

[JGalt]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

What a liar you are. Here are some real pictures of tar sand mining;

Then why are so many dying from it in China, India.......Africa....

We have OSHA here..............they have get your ass back to work there...........

What's a couple million third-world shithole children, when the left can have their spinny windmills, solar farms, and crappy electric cars?

They don't really care, it's all a front.

 

[Old Rocks]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

An open pit in the desert. OK, here are other lithium mine;

 

[Old Rocks]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

What a liar you are. Here are some real pictures of tar sand mining;

Then why are so many dying from it in China, India.......Africa....

We have OSHA here..............they have get your ass back to work there...........

Well, we have OSHA for now. Like the EPA, that could go away if our 'Conservatives' remain in power.

 

[JGalt]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

What a liar you are. Here are some real pictures of tar sand mining;

Then why are so many dying from it in China, India.......Africa....

We have OSHA here..............they have get your ass back to work there...........

Well, we have OSHA for now. Like the EPA, that could go away if our 'Conservatives' remain in power.

Well wouldn't you get more spinny windmills and solar farms if the EPA and OSHA went away?

Looks like you're on the wrong side, mang. Better try voting Republican, eh?

 

[eagle1462010]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

What a liar you are. Here are some real pictures of tar sand mining;

Then why are so many dying from it in China, India.......Africa....

We have OSHA here..............they have get your ass back to work there...........

Well, we have OSHA for now. Like the EPA, that could go away if our 'Conservatives' remain in power.

BS.............We aren't gonna go back to the industrial revolution and do that shit again...........That's the problem

Over there........they are KILLING THE WORKERS......and that is how we are getting CHEAPER SOLAR PANELS..........

Are the dead worth saving a buck............yes or no.........

 

[Old Rocks]

ARJ MINERALS owns and operates 10 mines in different parts and has applied for the leases of several others. Our total deposit size is estimated to be in excess of 15 million tons

Quartz is a synonym for Silica (SiO2). Silica is one of the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Quartz, Quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name "silica minerals".Quartz or silica sand are used in various industries like glass, refractory, foundry, ceramic, cosmetic, Silicon Chips , electrical components , paints etc.

:: ARJ MINERALS | Services ::

Silica is easily-available. It's the mining of the rare earths, heavy metals, and cobalt used in renewable energy sources, that are destroying the African countryside, and the people who mine it..

What a liar you are. Here are some real pictures of tar sand mining;

Then why are so many dying from it in China, India.......Africa....

We have OSHA here..............they have get your ass back to work there...........

Well, we have OSHA for now. Like the EPA, that could go away if our 'Conservatives' remain in power.

Well wouldn't you get more spinny windmills and solar farms if the EPA and OSHA went away?

Looks like you're on the wrong side, mang. Better try voting Republican, eh?

I don't vote for the tools of the Russians.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Make the economy even stronger, build renewables and grid scale storage.

Green jobs now employ 10x more people than fossil fuel

How the fuck is this good business?