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Oil rig grounded off Alaskan coast

An oil rig has broken loose during a severe storm on New Year’s eve and is stuck on the Alaskan coast. The good news is that there does not seem to be any leakage of diesel, hydraulic fluid or other … Continue reading

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Unfortunately, oil spills are a fact of life

In the last 6 weeks there have been 3 major oils spills in Alberta and environmental groups are pointing the finger at the Canadian government, suggesting that tighter regulations are required as the pipeline ages. The most recent spill happened … Continue reading

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Waste disposal management is vital for oil fields

Oil is one of the most essential commodities in modern times and so exploration and extraction has become a multi-million pound industry. Crude oil is extracted from the ground either on land or under water or ice. On land a … Continue reading

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Oil spills affect more than just the human community

The oil industry drives many economies around the world and huge investment is made every day. The price of oil on the stock markets has the capacity to cause fluctuations in other sectors on the markets. Oil production is controlled … Continue reading

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Oil pollutions affects an area both environmentally and economically

The Gulf Coast oil spill is responsible for leaking millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Beaches and marshes from Louisiana to Florida have been negatively affected by the spill, both environmentally and economically. There is a … Continue reading

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