Man-Made diamonds have almost zero impact on the environment. br VS br Mined Diamonds have a strong impact on the environment br br br br Carbon emissions and energy Impact br Mined diamonds are known to produce Sulphur-oxide br VS br Lab-Created diamonds do not produce any. br Land disruptions and generated wastes Impact br Mined diamonds disrupt almost 100 square feet of land per carat. br VS br Lab-Created diamonds disrupt only about 0.07 square feet of land per carat.