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What are the environmental impacts of gravel operations?
While opponents often allege gravel operations in populated areas are an environmental threat, the actual environmental impacts are more pronounced when we don't use the natural resources where they are found. The further hauling distances are, the more diesel fuel is consumed, and the more air pollution is created. Trucks and tires wear out faster, adding to the "carbon footprint" in the manufacture of replacements.
In addition, greater hauling ...
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