nations endured a severe oil shortage, due to an embargo set by the Middle Eastern nations. These Middle Eastern nations controlled the oil company known as OPEC, which helped supply many Western nations their oil. OPEC, or The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, was formed by the coming together of all the Arab countries who were infuriated at the fact that Palestinian lands were taken and used to create Israel (OPEC States Declare Oil Embargo). Other events took place before the…
METHOD AND MEASUREMENT According to the CPCB (Central pollution control board) the methods prescribed for the pollutant gases and the particulate pollutants are very sensitive ones yet percentage of errors are very less. The methods prescribed for the gases SO2, NOx and the particulate pollutants TSP, PM10 are respectively:- (i) Modified West and Gaeke method (SO₂) (ii) Modified Jacob Hochheiser method (NO₂) (iii) High Volume method (iv) Respirable dust sampler (PM₁₀) (V) Collection of data and…
While gold is beneficial to humans, the environmental impacts of mining gold are more detrimental than some suspect. Mining gold pollutes waters, mine waste contains many dangerous chemicals such as arsenic, lead, mercury, petroleum and cyanide. It also produces solid waste. The process of heap leaching, a way to mine gold, drips cyanide solution through huge piles of ore. 99.9% of the heap becomes waste and are then abandoned. Gold mining is also contributing to the destruction…
Perhaps it will soon become your ideal dream boat as well. Bestway Hydro-Force Marine Pro Features The Marine Pro is made using 3-ply reinforced vinyl. It is designed to handle even the most extreme conditions regarding UV exposure and exposure to petroleum products that may damage other inflatables. This means it has extra strength and provides more protection…
A long time ago, there were big sailing ships on the river. One night in a storm, a big ship sank. All the lanterns on board were lit as the ship went down. Now, they say that on stormy nights you can still hear the flame of the lanterns being extinguished as they clashed with the water, at exactly 11 O’ clock. There have also been sightings of ghostly figures roaming on the nearest shores or shadowy figures laying on pieces of debris afloat in the enormous body of water. Reports of this…
Having a beautiful lawn involves some work, but fortunately with a lawn mower you can easily obtain the desired result, and without any effort whatsoever. In case you have a large lawn, you should consider getting a riding lawn mower. A machine like this will do a great job, and for you it's going to be quite enjoyable. Here are some of the best rated riding lawn mowers at the moment. Husqvarna PZ60 This amazing machine will provide you a fast cutting performance. Due to its Kawasaki 999-cc…
The oil boom helped Texas and the United States in general, whether it was helping the economy, helping small towns become boom towns and many other ways. There were many key factors to this period that gave our country an economical advantage. Such as the wildcatters who worked at oil rigs, Spindletop, one of the biggest oil findings ever, and oil rigs which were machines that dug up oil. The oil boom in Texas, much like the creation of trains, completely shaped our nation's history forever.…
The Teapot Dome scandal involved national security, big oil companies, bribery and corruption at the highest level of the United States government. Before Nixon and the Watergate affair, this was the most serious scandal in our country’s history. The affair took its name from Teapot Dome, a rock formation in Wyoming that looked like a teapot and, more importantly, stood atop a large government naval oil reserve. Albert B. Fall, a rancher and New Mexico’s first U.S. Senator, served as secretary…
Ooh, that was a close one. You almost caused a car-train collision, which would have resulted in really bad things. Did you know that there are more and more people who die in at railroad crossings now that there are more drivers? Well, there are, and you almost caused another one. Next time you are at a railroad crossing, be sure to be extra cautious, and remember all of these steps. You always need to slow down at a railroad crossing, even if a train is not coming. If there is a car in front…
I would define men like Rockefeller and Carnegie as “Captains of Industry”. Rockefeller's impact on the American economy demands recognition. He took advantage of the loophole in the Union draft law by purchasing a substitute to avoid military service. In the 19th century. Rockefeller introduced techniques that totally reshaped the oil industry as Kerosene and how can crude oil be converted to it. He used all methods to reduce the price of oil to his consumers as rebates. He gained many…