Use Of Mineral Resources Research Articles

European energy and climate policies have enabled reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across many sectors, with transport standing out as an exception. In this area, one of the most promising solutions is the electrification of vehicles. In urban contexts, the shift towards electrifying transport—particularly local public transport (LPT)—can yield significant benefits, especially when paired with an increasingly decarbonized electricity mix, effectively reducing tailpipe emissions of both greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Nevertheless, it is essential to assess whether eliminating tailpipe emissions simply shifts environmental impacts to other stages of a vehicle’s life cycle. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), employing a comprehensive cradle-to-grave approach, serves as the principal tool for such evaluations. In this framework, this study focuses on the Italian situation by using a dynamic LCA for the electricity mix. Results show that the electric bus reduces the impact on climate change (28.5 gCO2eq/pkm vs. 66.7 gCO2eq/pkm for Diesel, −57%), acidification, photochemical ozone formation, particulate matter, and the use of fossil resources. However, it presents higher impacts in terms of human toxicity (both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic) and the use of mineral and metal resources, mainly due to battery production and the use of metals such gold, silver, and copper.

Accurate prediction of mean fragment size is a fundamental requirement for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing ecological disturbances, and fostering the sustainable use of mineral resources. However, traditional empirical and statistical approaches often struggle with high-dimensional variables, limited computational speed, and the challenge of modeling small or sparse datasets. This study proposes a hybrid machine learning optimization framework that integrates Random Forest (RF), Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). Based on high-dimensional and small-sample data collected from historical blasting operations in open-pit mines, the framework employs a data-driven approach to construct a prediction model for mean fragment size, with the aim of enhancing the sustainability of mineral resource extraction through optimized blast design. The raw blasting fragmentation dataset was first preprocessed using a multi-step procedure to improve data quality. RF was then employed to assess and select 19 input features for dimensionality reduction, while WOA was utilized to optimize the hyperparameters of the predictive model. Finally, XGBoost was applied to model the small-sample blasting fragmentation dataset. Comparative experiments demonstrated that the proposed model achieved superior predictive performance with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.93. In addition, the cosine amplitude method was used to analyze the sensitivity of different variables affecting the mean fragment size (MFS), and the SHAP method was applied to quantitatively reveal the marginal contribution of each input variable to the prediction.

The article is dedicated to the analysis and development of methods for extracting rare and non-ferrous metals from technogenic waste of zinc production, using the example of the JSC “Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex” (AGMK). The study examines various products and by-products of zinc production, such as concentrate, clinker, and dust, which contain significant concentrations of metals, including cadmium, indium, copper, lead, and rare metals (iridium, tantalum, thulium, etc.). Methods used, such as X-ray fluorescence analysis and atomic absorption spectroscopy, allowed for the determination of the distribution of these elements in the processing process. The results of the study show that the processing of technogenic waste from zinc production with the extraction of valuable components can significantly reduce the environmental impact and increase economic efficiency, contributing to the rational use of mineral resources and the principles of sustainable development.

Heating and cooling (H&C) account for nearly half of the EU’s energy consumption, with significant potential for decarbonization through renewable energy sources (RES) integrated in district heating and cooling (DHC) systems. This study evaluates the environmental and social impacts of RES-powered DHC solutions implemented in three European small-scale demo sites (Bucharest, Luleå, Córdoba) under the Horizon 2020 WEDISTRICT project. Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) methodologies, the research compares baseline fossil-based energy scenarios with post-implementation renewable scenarios. Results reveal substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions (up to 67%) and positive environmental trade-offs, though increased mineral and metal resource use and site-specific impacts on water and land use highlight important sustainability challenges. Social assessments demonstrate improvements in gender parity, local employment, and occupational safety, yet reveal persistent issues in wage equity, union representation, and inclusion of vulnerable populations. The findings emphasize that while renewable DHC systems offer significant climate benefits, social sustainability requires tailored local strategies and robust governance to avoid exacerbating inequalities. This integrated environmental-social perspective underscores the need for holistic policies that balance technical innovation with equitable social outcomes to ensure truly sustainable energy transitions.

The aim of this study is to analyze the representation of geological, mining, processing, and environmental processes in platform Minecraft. Based on a methodological comparison of in-platform mechanics with technological and geoscientific procedures, the article assesses the degree of accuracy, simplification, and didactic applicability of individual processes related to the extraction and use of mineral resources. The analysis is structured into seven main thematic areas covering the entire resource value chain—from geological exploration through mining, ore beneficiation and processing, to quantitative indicators (e.g., waste-to-ore ratio), fluid resources, and environmental impacts. Special attention is given to the potential of modifications that significantly enhance the complexity and accuracy of simulated processes. The results show that Minecraft, enriched with thematic mods, can serve as an accessible and flexible tool for the popularization and education of industrial and geoscientific processes, while engaging a wide range of audiences.

Abstract The article discusses modern technologies for the development of adjacent and under-pit ore reserves of ore deposits. The purpose of this article is to develop and substantiate effective technologies for excavation of near-pit and pit reserves of ore deposits, considering modern requirements for the rational use of mineral resources and minimization of environmental consequences. Various development schemes are presented, including underground and combined systems. For safe and efficient development of the deposit’s side reserves, a technology for developing side ore reserves using a combined development system (a system of sublevel drifts and a system with ore stacking) is proposed. The proposed technology eliminates the disadvantages of sublevel drift systems and systems with stacking of broken ore. At the same time, the proposed combined option allows preserving all the main advantages of these systems. When using the developed technology, depending on the mining and geological conditions, the cleaning excavation can be carried out from the center to the flanks or from one flank of the block to another. Particular attention is paid to innovative technologies, such as automated process control systems and methods for restoring quarries. The issue of improving the efficiency and safety of mining operations, as well as minimizing the negative impact on the environment, is being considered. Technological solutions for ore extraction in complex geological structures, such as the Terekkan deposit, are presented. The developed methods make it possible to increase recoverable ore reserves, increase the metal content in commercial products and optimize mining operations.

Introduction: the article is devoted to the study of the effectiveness of criminal legal impact related to the protection of public relations arising from violations of the rules of protection and use of mineral resources. Literature Review: the works have been studied E.A. Galinovskaya, S.I. Golubeva, N.V. Kichigin, A.A. Kuleshova, T.A. Yakovleva and other scientists devoted to the legal regulation of subsurface use, including criminal liability for violations of the rules of protection and use of subsurface resources. Materials and Methods: the methodological basis of the research was made up of general scientific and special methods: historical, system-structural, logical, historical-legal, formal-legal, comparative-legal, etc. The empirical basis of the study was strategic planning documents; federal and regional legislation; materials of investigative and judicial practice, as well as publications presented in open sources (mass media) on the subject under study. Results: the article describes the legal regulation of subsurface use in the Russian Federation, its individual shortcomings are noted; the problems that arise when bringing persons to criminal responsibility for violating the rules of protection and use of subsurface resources are highlighted; based on the analysis of domestic and foreign experience in constructing criminal law norms and their substantive content, it is concluded that part 1 of the article The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation needs to be improved, and appropriate proposals have been formulated. Discussion and Conclusions: it is proposed to incorporate regulatory legal acts regulating the use and protection of subsurface resources, which will make it possible to identify and qualify violations in this area faster and more effectively, determine the type of legal liability and apply specific legal norms; to consolidate at the legislative level the concepts of "subsurface area", "use of subsurface", "protection of subsurface" and a number of others; to differentiate responsibility for violation of the rules of protection and use of mineral resources by amending part 1 of Article 255 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

The technological process of producing silicate aggregates begins with the unloading of mined material, where the pieces of stone are crushed primarily, secondarily and tertiaryly, and then separated. Production lines at the crushing and separation plant can be adjusted to some extent to market demand. Recently, there has been a high demand for skeletal mastic asphalt SMA 11, which has a distinctly skeletal structure compared to the previously demanded asphalt concretes. This demand somewhat disrupts manufacturers' production lines. The need for the 8/11 mm fraction has increased compared to the others. As a result, stockpiles of other fractions are accumulating at the separation plants, with an emphasis on the 4/8 mm fraction. This imbalance makes it challenging to manage non-renewable mineral resources effectively, leading to a negative environmental impact. The paper presents the problems producers face and provides possible solutions for utilising such deposited material. Additionally, the need for intervention by state institutions was emphasised when it comes to solutions regarding the use of other asphalt mixtures, which are already widely used worldwide.

The Southeastern Tyrrhenian Sea is a back-arc basin characterized by the onset of volcanism over the past ~11 million years and the development of numerous volcanic seamounts. Hydrothermal venting is predominantly concentrated in the southeastern sector, encompassing the Aeolian volcanic arc and major volcanic edifices, such as Palinuro and Marsili. These systems frequently exhibit zones of localized magnetic depletion (demagnetization) within otherwise magnetized volcanic structures, often linked to hydrothermal alteration. Notably, volcanic rejuvenation phases are commonly associated with active hydrothermal circulation. In response to mounting ecological concerns, the Italian government has delineated extensive Ecological Protection Zones (EPZs), including those in the Eastern Tyrrhenian sector. These EPZs encompass a series of prominent seamounts—Palinuro, Marsili, Vercelli, Vavilov, Magnaghi, Enarete, and Anchise—that exhibit morphological evidence of rejuvenation and magnetic anomalies consistent with hydrothermal modification. Such features are indicative of potentially mineralized systems, relevant for future resource exploration. A comprehensive evaluation of both the ecological significance and the mineral potential of these areas is now imperative. Balancing environmental conservation with the strategic assessment of deep-sea mining prospects will be essential to mitigate biodiversity loss while promoting the sustainable use of marine mineral resources.

In response to the growing global demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable construction materials, this study focuses on developing dolomite-based alkali-activated geopolymers, leveraging abundant mineral resources such as dolomite and zeolite. The research aims to address key international challenges in reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry while maintaining high-performance standards. Dolomite, a widely available mineral rich in calcium and magnesium carbonates, combined with the versatile properties of zeolite, presents significant potential for advancing sustainable building practices. Despite their availability, limited research has explored the integration of these materials in alkali-activated systems. This study investigates how varying activator ratios (10%, 12%, 14%, 16%, 18%, and 20% Na by weight) and activation temperatures (20 °C, 75 °C, 95 °C, and 115 °C) affect the physical and mechanical properties of dolomite-based geopolymers. Results show that higher Na dosages generally increased unit weights, while higher activation temperatures decreased unit weight. The highest compressive strength was achieved with 20% Na and an activation temperature of 115 °C, highlighting the importance of alkali concentration and thermal energy in the geopolymerization process. By optimizing activator ratios and activation temperatures, this study provides insights into how dolomite and zeolite can be utilized to develop high-performance, low-carbon construction materials. The findings contribute to international efforts to create more sustainable construction solutions, reducing reliance on conventional cement and promoting the use of abundant and eco-friendly mineral resources.

Open-pit mining involves the utilization of available mineral resources, which must be ecologically acceptable, economically viable, and in accordance with the legal regulations in the field of mining. Depleted mineral deposits lead to the need for the rational use of future mineral resources. Due to the extensive expansion of mining and the modern society's need for mineral resources, we are increasingly facing the opening of open-pit mines closer to populated areas. This necessitates focused attention on mining planning. This fact brings us to the necessity for investors, or future holders of exploitation rights, to align their activities with the needs of the local population, ensuring that the opening of a mine is perceived as an opportunity for economic growth in the community rather than a threat. This is possible only when mining is carried out with a focus on environmental protection, considering the health of individuals living near future open-pit mines, which must be considered from the very stage of designing and planning future activities that will guide investors towards responsible behavior during operations. At the level of spatial planning documentation, which precedes the opening of quarries in Serbia, mining activities can be adjusted by considering and evaluating the concerns of the population directly affected by the project. A brief overview of the steps and initial foundations for the preparation of the detailed regulation plan for the exploitation will also be presented, along with concluding considerations and recommendations.

ABSTRACTRecent archaeological investigations in the Kohgiluyeh region of southwestern Iran revealed numerous Neolithic sites along with diverse settlement strategies adapted to the local resources and environmental conditions of this high mountainous stretch of the Zagros Mountains. The regional Neolithic chipped stone collections mainly indicate the acquisition and use of local mineral resources, with obsidian being uncommon. Its occurrence suggests the existence of long‐distance acquisition and/or distribution networks. This study presents a provenance analysis of two rare obsidian artifacts recovered during intensive surveys in the Kohgiluyeh region. Using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy (SEM‐EDS), we characterized the obsidian samples and determined their elemental compositions for source attribution. The results of these analyses indicate that the two artifacts originated from two distinct source areas in southeastern Anatolia: the Nemrut Dağ and Bingöl‐A volcanic complexes. These findings provide evidence to reconstruct socio‐cultural interactions between Neolithic communities along the Zagros Mountains and improve our understanding of settlement strategies in the southern Zagros region during the early stages of sedentism.

The increasing risks posed by climate change have turned CO2 emissions into a pressing global issue, prompting the widespread adoption of sustainable development policies. This study investigates the empirical drivers of CO2 emissions across 15 of the world’s highest carbon-emitting countries from 2000 to 2021, using a range of advanced panel data techniques. The core explanatory variables include green energy transition (GET), fossil fuel consumption (FFC), financial development (FD), mineral resource consumption (MRC), energy intensity (EI), and information and communication technology (ICT). By employing cross-sectional dependence tests, CIPS and CADF unit root tests, cointegration techniques (Westerlund and Dickey-Fuller), and Driscoll-Kraay standard error (DKSE) estimators, the study ensures robust and reliable inference. The findings reveal that a 1% increase in GET and FD leads to a 1.59% and 4.51% decrease in CO2 emissions, respectively, while higher energy efficiency (EI) also significantly reduces emissions. In contrast, greater use of fossil fuels, mineral resources, and ICT expansion contributes positively to emissions. These results demonstrate the critical role of financial systems, clean energy investments, and energy efficiency in mitigating environmental degradation. The study offers targeted policy insights for countries aiming to balance economic growth with climate goals and highlights the need for enhanced technology transfer and financing mechanisms in low- and middle-income countries.

The intensification of geological exploration works is crucial for the sustainable development of mineral resource use in Ukraine. This is impossible without a significant increase in drilling volumes. Solar energy sources are an актуальний trend in energy supply development and a technical solution with great potential. On the other hand, electrical rotating motors are used in drilling equipment as winches and drives for rotary mechanisms. Since geological exploration works are often carried out in areas that may lack grid electricity, it is logical to conclude that such motors require autonomous power sources. Photovoltaic power sources enable quick deployment of drilling equipment and ensure their mobility. To combine drilling equipment with photovoltaic power sources, a modeling device is advisable. An electrical model of the system, consisting of photovoltaic panels, a battery, a booster, and a DC motor, has been created. It is shown that it is beneficial to use DC motors with dependent excitation winding, which is connected in series with the armature. The corresponding electrical model has been built, and equations for calculating the electrical model of the proposed system are presented. It is noted that a controller is used to regulate the electrical parameters of the photovoltaic power source, and dynamic control of the photovoltaic array configuration is also possible by dynamically controlling the parallel and series connections of the panels in the array. It is shown that the mechanical load on the drill rig rotor is nonlinear. Corresponding mechanical and electrical equations considering nonlinearity are presented. Conclusions are made, and further development is outlined.

The issues of the use of Arctic mineral resources are of interest to both Arctic States and States that do not have direct access to the Arctic region, but are interested due to strategic circumstances in carrying out activities in the Arctic region. Recently, a number of states have adopted or updated their Arctic strategy in connection with the rapidly changing international agenda and in order to adapt existing documents to geopolitical realities.These documents are based on relations related to the protection of the environment, climate, sustainable development, protection of biodiversity, technology exchange and improvement of legal regulatory mechanisms, development of transport and logistics routes, protection of small and indigenous peoples, ensuring national security. In this regard, the author examines and analyzes the key normative and doctrinal sources regulating legal relations in the field of the use of Arctic energy resources in the Arctic, arising between states both at the national and international levels.

Polyhydroxyurethanes (PHUs) synthesized from cyclic carbonates are promising alternatives to conventional polyurethanes due to their advantageous isocyanate-free synthesis and reprocessability characteristics. While many studies focus on PHUs derived from five-membered cyclic carbonates (5CCs) for more sustainable synthesis routes, PHUs from six-membered cyclic carbonates (6CCs) exhibit enhanced reactivity towards amines. Their reprocessability is facilitated by the presence of hydroxyl groups along the polymer chain, enabling transcarbamoylation reactions. However, since non-catalyzed transcarbamoylation is typically a sluggish reaction, catalysts are often required to enhance network reprocessability. This study presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) of PHU-5CC and PHU-6CC syntheses, with catalysts, for recycling applications targeting end-of-life scenarios. Environmental impact categories, including climate change, particulate matter, fossil resource depletion, mineral and metal resource use and freshwater eutrophication, were evaluated. Sensitivity analyses were also conducted to assess key variables. Our results indicate that PHUs from 6CCs show a higher environmental footprint due to their solvent-intensive synthesis process. Despite the increased reactivity and shorter reaction times associated with the 6CC monomer, these benefits do not fully offset the environmental impacts of the synthesis process. In conclusion, this study highlights potential improvements for future PHU synthesis, such as solvent-free processes, metal-free catalysts and optimized reaction monitoring.

Antarctica is the continent around the south pole. Antarctica plays an important role in the conservation of the climatic balance of the Earth. The Antarctic system – land, ocean, atmosphere is the natural refrigerant of the Earth’s temperature system. Antarctica is the unique laboratory for studying global processes. It provides information about greenhouse gas concentration and atmospheric temperatures of hundreds and thousands of years ago. The human activity in Antarctica is currently limited for scientific research, fishing, tourism and sea and air traffic. The development of all human activity in the Antarctica increases local pollution, causes the degradation of habitats, and disruptions for the animal populations. The protection of the Antarctic environment is necessary. The effective protection of environment requires some legal framework. The international legal system of Antarctica is based on the Antarctic treaty of 1959. However, this Treaty does not include explicit provisions concerning the Antarctica’s environment. But the Antarctic treaty creates the base for another development through the Antarctic consultative meetings. These meetings have accepted more than one hundred recommendations concerning the protection of Antarctica’s environment. Very important recommendation is the Agreed measures for the conservation of Antarctic fauna and flora of 1964. The Antarctic legal regime currently includes besides the Antarctic treaty and recommendations based on it several other treaties. There is Antarctic treaty system according to article 1 e of the protocol on environmental protection to the Antarctic treaty of 1991. This system means, the Antarctic treaty, the measures in effect under that treaty and its associated separate international instruments in force and the measures in effect under those instruments. These instruments are four international treaties concerning Antarctica. These treaties are The Convention for the conservation of Antarctica seals of 1972, the Convention for the conservations of Antarctic marine living resources of 1980, the Convention for the regulation of Antarctic mineral resource activities of 1988 and the Protocol on environmental protection to the Antarctic treaty of 1991. The most important treaty is the latter one. The Protocol of 1991 represents the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and hereby designate Antarctica as a natural reserve. The integral part of the Protocol form Annexes I–IV and another Annex V was accepted by the Consultative meeting later. These annexes provide detailed provisions concerning the protection of environment. These annexes amends and develop the Protocol. From the point of view of the protection of environment, article 7 is very important. According to this article any activity relating to mineral resources, other than scientific research, shall be prohibited. This provision excludes the entry into force of the 1988’s Convention on mineral resources. The Protocol’s state parties prefer the protection of environment over the use of mineral resources. The Protocol of 1991 creates the comprehensive protection of Antarctica’s environment. But the number of questions relating to the environment, have been regulated in separate recommendations accepted by the consultative meetings. These recommendations have not been cancelled by the Protocol. Some questions such as tourism and other non-governmental activities are explicitly regulated by recommendations of the Consultative meetings. The Protocol itself provides provision on the adoption of measures under article IX of the Antarctic treaty for the implementation of this Protocol. There are other international treaties concerning the environment of Antarctica besides the Antarctic treaty system. These treaties concern the sea, e.g. the UN Convention on the law of the sea of 1982, is also relevant to Antarctica. Another treaty is the Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal of 1989. According to this Treaty the parties agree not to allow the export of hazardous wastes or other wastes for disposal within the area south of 60 degree of the south latitude i.e. in the area of the Antarctic treaty. The legal protection of Antarctica has the living importance for the whole mankind. Apart from the long distance from the other continents Antarctica has influence on the global environment.

A comprehensive life cycle assessment was conducted to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of polyethylene (PE) packaging and its alternatives, including paper, glass, aluminum, and steel in the United States. The assessment focuses on five major packaging applications: collation shrink films, stretch films for pallet wraps, heavy-duty sacks, non-food bottles, and flexible food pouches. The study compares PE and the alternative packaging materials based on the following environmental impact categories: global warming potential (GWP), fossil energy use, mineral resource use, and water scarcity. The research integrates sales volume estimates for each application, examining the substitution ratios of PE-based materials and the GWP decrease capabilities of using PE as packaging material. The findings reveal that substituting PE for other packaging materials can lead to an average life cycle GWP emissions decrease of approximately 70%. This significant decrease highlights the potential GWP benefits of PE in the context of packaging solutions in the United States. We also provide a detailed analysis of the potential environmental impacts and trade-offs associated with PE and its alternatives. The insights gained from this study are intended to assist stakeholders and policymakers in making informed decisions that balance environmental impact mitigation with maintaining product functionality and achieving sustainability objectives.

The West Kazakhstan region is rich in oil and gas reserves due to its historical geological development factors. The purpose of the study is to study the geographical distribution of gas and oil fields in the West Kazakhstan region. The article provides locations, location, geological development, geological age, depth of occurrence, occupied territory, reserves and share in the development of the country’s economy. The description of about twenty oil and gas fields in the region is given. The largest of them are the Karachaganak and Chinarevskoye fields. In the course of the article, based on the study of factual material, an attempt was made to provide an economic justification for the use of all types of material raw materials for the development of agriculture in the region, taking into account the integrated use of energy and mineral resources, their effectiveness Батыс Қазақстан облысы өзінің тарихи геологиялық даму факторларына байланысты мұнай және газ қорларына бай. Зерттеудің мақсаты Батыс Қазақстан облысы аумағында газ және мұнай кен орындарының географиялық таралуын зерттеу болып табылады. Мақалада Батыс Қазақстан облысы аумағында таралған мұнай және газ кен орындарының орны, орналасу ауданы, геологиялық дамуы, геологиялық жасы, орналасу тереңдіктері, алып жатқан аумағы, қоры қанша және ел экономикасының дамуындағы үлесі келтірілген. Облыс аумағындағы жиырмаға жуық мұнай және газ кен орындарына сипаттама берілді. Олардың ішінде ең ірілері Қарашығанақ және Чинарев кен орындары. Мақала барысында, нақты материалды зерделеу негiзiнде энергетикалық және минералдық ресурстарды кешендi пайдалануды, олардың тиiмдiлiгiн ескере отырып, облыстың ел шаруашылығын дамыту үшiн материалдық шикiзаттың барлық түрлерiн пайдалануға экономикалық негiздеме беруге әрекет жасалды Западно-Казахстанская область богата запасами нефти и газа благодаря своим историческим геологическим факторам развития. Целью исследования является изучение географического распределения газовых и нефтяных месторождений на территории Западно-Казахстанской области. В статье приводятся место нахождения, район расположения, геологическое развитие, геологический возраст, глубина залегания, занимаемая территория, запасы и доля в развитии экономики страны. Дано описание около двадцати месторождений нефти и газа на территории области. Наиболее крупными из них являются Карачаганакское и Чинаревское месторождения. В ходе статьи на основе изучения фактического материала была предпринята попытка дать экономическое обоснование использования всех видов материального сырья для развития сельского хозяйства области с учетом комплексного использования энергетических и минеральных ресурсов, их эффективности

This work proposes to consider some safety conditions for humans in the environment, due to their relation to thermodynamic non-equilibrium, understanding this criterion as the possibility of estimating changes in entropy in the ecosystem. As a method of analysis, the regularities of development of such systems are taken sequentially—in the field of thermodynamic equilibrium, weak thermodynamic nonequilibrium, and strongly nonequilibrium systems To calculate such ratios in entropy it is proposed to use the equations of L. Onsager, the regularities that form the basis of I. Prigozhin's theorem, as well as formulas for calculating the entropy of K. Shannon, which determine the relationship with entropy for information systems. Two large groups of ecosystems that have an impact on the state of the environment were analyzed, namely: inorganic or metal-metalloid on the one hand, and a group of systems with a carbon-protein base, with the initial assumption of some competition between them. It is shown that man, as a representative of the second group, in the process of his development encountered a number of technogenic processes that aggravate its claims to thermodynamic disequilibrium and, thus, reduce its opportunities for long-term development and reduce its impact on technogenic safety factors. These include irreversible processes of man-made pollution of the environment, the use of non-renewable mineral and organic resources, the manifestation of technological inertia in production, the reduction of biodiversity due to the fault of humans, etc. One of these reasons is gradually becoming the dependence of man on the properties and qualities of the global information space, as a new man-made factor and its derivatives, which, under certain conditions, can become capable of leading to a dangerous relationship between man and HIP, as parts of the environment - the inability of a person to minimize entropy in the process of his activity. Features of the development of artificial intelligence and HIP As influential man-made factors in the environment, they provide opportunities for comparison of two new man-made bases that belong to separate components of the environment, and which are accepted for analysis in the work, in relation to their equal competition, which man has not yet lost, but will not win