A produção da cerâmica vermelha e os impactos ambientais no município de Parelhas-RN

Abstract

The present work seeks to verify the environmental impacts generated by the red ceramic extraction activity in the region of the municipality of Parelhas-RN. The research seeks to understand the relationship between this economic activity and the desertification process in the region. To carry out the research, a bibliographic survey was initially carried out regarding the subject in question. Subsequently, field recognition was carried out to define the area of study and investigation in locu. Two ceramic companies in the region were selected to verify the production process and the environmental impacts arising from this economic activity. For the identification and characterization of environmental impacts in locu, the adapted Leopold Matrix (1971) was used, followed by the photographic record in the field. Then, the environmental impacts were characterized and classified according to the environmental systems impacted in the region. At the same time that ceramics activities contribute to the economic development of the region, they also enhance the installation of the desertification process through adverse environmental impacts on the physical and biological environment. Thus, environmental planning of this economic activity in the region is necessary, taking into account the principles of socio-environmental sustainability and environmental legislation.