Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is a sixty-year-old industry; however, in recent years availability and innovative fracking processes have created a boom, rendering the U. S. economy less vulnerable to alarming oil prices. “In 2009, the United States finally outpaced Russia to become the world’s top natural gas producer” (Walker). And now the nation enjoys many benefits … Read more
A concrete culvert separates water into a canal that feeds marshes behind Breton Sound. Breton Sound has been losing land but this diversion has shown to increase marsh and freshwater plant acreage. Coast 2050 also recommended that federal agencies should dredge souls and old sand bars to create new marshlands. Other things that were recommended … Read more
The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill The largest marine oil spill in United States history began on April 20, 2010, with an explosion at the Deepwater Horizon offshore oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico. Millions of barrels of oil flowed into the water over the next 87 days, much of which washed up on shore along … Read more
In the XXI century, the use of the oil and its derivatives has become widespread all around the world. Petroleum supplies one-third of the world energy, and it is the primary economic activity of many countries such as Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Emirates Arab United; however, behind all the economical advantages that the oil brings … Read more
The main factors of this article called “Methanol–the fuel in Waiting” explains how Methanol could both have positive and negative effects in the environment and the economy. The article discusses how methanol could be another alternative to gasoline and it is a made from natural gas, which makes it easier to make and use. Methanol … Read more
Bellamar Caves are a National Monument that is located in Matanzas, Cuba, they are a set of cave with more than 23 kilometers of galleries. By the beauty of its gallery and caves, they were declared a National Monument. The galleries and passages of the cave started forming about 300 thousand years ago. According to … Read more