Petroleum industry

and great Oil Boom in 1901, Texas was deserted with only minor businesses in small towns and great acres of farm land. After the great Oil Boom first hit in Beaumont, the Texas landscape and the small towns in Texas changed dramatically. The oil industry grew rapidly and effected Texas and the people living in small towns economically, environmentally, and personally. Oil became the new “black gold” everyone wanted to get their hands on, but had its own price to pay no one expected. Before the…

To Build a Fire To Build a Fire, written and published by Jack London. Originally published on May 29, 1902. Set in the northwestern side of Canada, the Yukon territory to be precise. A place where the cold winter has arrived and the wilderness of that harsh winter. Where for months the sun cannot be seen. That place is extremely isolated and is dark even during noon. The story follows an unnamed man, the author, London. Calls him only by “The man.” He is the only human protagonist, but he has a…

Results and Discussion Shellfish is considered a good indicator for environmental pollution with heavy metals, simply because it can accumulate high levels of these metals. However, these organisms are considered valuable source for animal derived protein, vitamins and essential trace elements, especially for people living nearby sea. Thus, estimating the residual levels of these metals, in particular the toxic ones, assessment of the possible human health risks and trying to find effective…

The availability of the injected gas is an issue when considering the economic decisions and choices. The best-case scenario from an economical point of view is the separation and re-injection of the produced gas along with the oil in order to accomplish the least expenses. Otherwise, according to Jensen (2000) CO2 WAG has brought forth a higher incremental Recovery factory (RF) under lab condition. Gas composition is an important parameter that controls the process whether it will be miscible…

Therefore, in 1989, EPA three stages asbestos ban rule, which prohibited approximately 94 percent of all asbestos in the United State, was challenged by an asbestos industry group in Corrosion Proof Fittings v. Environmental Protection Agency case. Petitioners, including manufacturers of asbestos products and the Asbestos Industry Association, argued that the findings on which the rule was based were not supported by substantial evidence. In 1991, the Fifth Circuit court, by applying TSCA's…

Throughout Joni Adamson's essay, "Indigenous literatures, Multi-naturalism, and Avatar: The Emergence of Indigenous Cosmo-politics," is reference to the idea of humankind's exploitation of regions for resources to further their country's economic development. The consequence of corporate apathy is made apparent to the reader where only one side benefits. In the documentary Crude: The Real Price of Oil, various sides of an environmental disaster are explored and debated, allowing the viewer to…

During the early nineteenth century Indians in Southeast Texas told the tale of a “Fire King” that lived under a small lake on the site now known as Sour Lake. The waters of the lake released spouts of gas and if lit they would burn a blue color across the top of the water. These flames are most likely what brought about the legend of the “Fire King.” The people of Texas recited this legend long after the Native Americans were removed from the area. The native oral tradition told that the…

elements, infringment occured because of the style, selection, layout and arrangement design elements were copied. The Federal Court has again made it clear there are considerable dangers in riding on the coattails of successful styles in the fashion industry. It is important to make sure your designs are original.…

Willow Springs Park runs through the Cherry Hill fault zone and has a history of artesian flowing springs. This paired with 90 years of oil production, a new urban farm, and Coastal Sage Scrub (CSS) community makes the park a uniquely diverse environment. The purpose of conducting research at Willow Springs Park is to monitor the growth of CSS, which consists of low-growing shrubs, many of which are summer deciduous, with some succulents and long-lived grasses, sages, buckwheats, etc. CSS…

environmental performance in Nigeria. Shell’s Code of Conduct included Codes like the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human rights, ICC Business Charter on Sustainable development (adopted in 2003), the Global Reporting Initiative, Extractive industries Transparency initiative and so on. A permanent representation of SPDC at their headquarters was created, serving as a bridge between local operations in Nigeria and their world management. Below are some of the CSR initiatives carried out…