The extraction of raw materials at a commercial level is also known as exploitation and can have a devastating impact on the local biodiversity and the overall environment.
Explanation:
The overall effects can include:
Soil erosion and degradation, especially in cases of deforestation and coal mining
The complete destruction of biodiversity, especially in areas where fracking is taking place
Drilling offshore can lead to significant impact on marine diversity in the region.
Large scale exploitation has also known to cause water shortages, water pollution, air pollution and depletion of finite resources.
