Liquefied petroleum gas

The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) remains the most recent pipeline controversy covered in the media. Though the protests inspired government intervention of construction of the pipeline, the concerns regarding pipeline use remains relevant. One of the main concerns of the construction of the DAPL is that if a burst or leak were to occur, it would result in the pollution of the Missouri River, a main water source for hundreds of thousands of people (Kirby). This concern is not unwarranted: The…

Introduction Moreton Bay consists of its rich wildlife population and diverse waterways that extends right from Deception Bay and Moreton Island, to the entry of the Gold Coast seaways. Within the catchment area includes the many suburbs of the Brisbane River, which are amongst the most environmentally impacting and influential waterways to Moreton Bay () More specifically, Wynnum creek catchment can be described as a small costal waterway comprising of open public space, rural residential,…

had and still has a major impact on the Gulf coast of America. The millions of barrels of water that gushed into the ocean in April 2010 had a significant impact on the environment and the economic impact on the gulf coast. Even though the British Petroleum company and the US government tried to clean up the oil spill, there are till remnants of oil still in the gulf today. A couple weeks after the disaster occurred, the residents of the coast can see the impact it had on the environment by…

Canada, which is the second largest country on earth, is divided into ten provinces and three territories. There are three oceans surround Canada including the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Canada has no shortage of beautiful landscapes and unique sites for travellers to explore. Incredible natural wonders, vibrant and culturally rich cities and a welcoming atmosphere all make Canada be coming a popular destination. As the largest…

In comparing the two cultures, it is clear to see they both have shared views about the importance of tradition, but mostly contrasting opinions about woman’s rights, diversity within a culture, and community involvement. Both cultures find their identity through traditional beliefs, although Saudi Arabia’s is rooted in Islam and South Africa’s is rooted in the power of authentic ethnicity. In terms of religion, Saudi Arabia is much more absolute with 100 percent of the population being Muslim,…

steam-powered, 27% gasoline-powered, and 20% electric. Hybrid vehicles concepts have been successful in the past and they were not publically noticed until November of 1905. (Curtis D. Anderson, p.36) Electric cars since struggled to keep up with their gas-powered counterparts until the stock market crash of 1929. Major companies that produced electric vehicles went bankrupt. The production of the electric car was put to a halt and wasn’t seen again until World War II. Many different productions…

to foreign countries; many of which are in hostile territory or have unstable political or economic environments. The U.S. Energy Information Administration stated, “In 2015, the United States imported approximately 9.4 million barrels per day of petroleum from about 82 countries” Among these countries is Saudi Arabia, a country known for its Sunni Islam ways of harsh public punishments and its restrictions on women’s role in society. As the U.S. makes deals with foreign countries, these…

Journal Entry 2 – Economics – By Kyra Cameron This article by Ian Austen is about explaining the damages caused by the fires in Fort McMurray, Alberta to the Oil Sands industry, leading to a negative effect on the Canadian Economy. During the fires in Fort McMurray many oil companies slowed down or stopped pumping oil and production stopped by approximately 1 million barrels a day. With oil being a major industry in Alberta, overall output dropped by about 40 percent due to the decrease in…

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In January the Obama administration planned to allow offshore oil drilling in the Atlantic ocean. This plan included Virginia down to Georgia. Oil drilling has been banned in the Atlantic ocean for 30 years. If there were to be an oil drill built off the coast of the Atlantic, it could end up putting more marine life in danger than the oil drills in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, it would put many coral reefs in danger as well. There are many harmful effects caused by drilling. This includes…