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Visiting mine reclamation: How field experience shapes perceptions of mining
Kamila Svobodova1,2, Vojtěch Barták3,4, Markéta Hendrychová3
1Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, University of Göttingen, Platz der Göttinger Sieben 5, 37073, Göttingen, Germany. kamila.svobodova@uni-goettingen.de.
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|July 29, 2024
Summary
Field trips to coal mines transformed student attitudes, reducing neutrality and increasing support for ecological restoration. Direct engagement with mine reclamation significantly shapes perceptions of mining practices.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Social Science
Background:
- Public perception of mining is often negative.
- Understanding how direct experience influences these views is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of field trips to open pit coal mines and reclamation sites on university students' attitudes toward mining and mine reclamation.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 148 university students in the Czech Republic.
- Utilized pre and post-trip questionnaires to assess attitude changes.
Main Results:
- Students showed significant shifts in attitudes post-visit.
- Became less neutral about mining, viewing it as temporary and disruptive.
- Expressed reduced concern for social conflicts and increased support for ecological restoration.
Conclusions:
- Direct engagement with mine reclamation activities can transform attitudes toward mining.
- Field experiences offer a promising avenue for positively influencing public perception of mining practices.
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