extraction
-
Petroleum
What is Petroleum, and How is it Formed?
Petroleum is a yellowish-black liquid that is found in various geological formations beneath the Earth’s surface. Petroleum is a fossil fuel that is formed when dead organisms – mostly zooplankton (organisms that float around in seas, oceans, and other freshwater bodies), are buried underneath sedimentary rocks. They are unable to completely decay because of the lack of oxygen. The material…
Read More » -
Natural Gas
The Environmental Impact of Natural Gas
Whilst it’s true that natural gas is typically less harmful than either coal or oil, this doesn’t negate the impact it does have. As awareness of climate change grows, the environmental impact of using natural gas must be objectively assessed, both in terms of using the gas itself and the process of extracting and refining it.
Read More » -
Petroleum
Environmental Impacts of Deep-Water Oil Drilling
Offshore oil drilling can have a lasting impact on the environment
Read More »