Oil contamination by oil and gas drilling and production operations in Padre Island National Seashore, Texas, USA
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An investigation reveals that oil and gas drilling and production in Padre Island National Seashore is associated with persistent soil contamination. Soil Analysis and gas chromatography of twin soil samples from 18 drilling sites indicate elevated levels of certain heavy metals, sodium, salinity and petroleum hydrocarbons in site soil samples as compared to uncontaminated native soil. The presence of such compounds, which are contained in drilling fluids and petroleum, indicate a widespread localized soil contamination in drilling sites.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 1995
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Effects of irrigation on the environment of selected areas of the Western United States and implications to world population growth and food production
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The results of the study conducted by the Dept. of the Interior (DOI) on the effects of irrigation on the environment in 26 selected areas in the Western US are presented. As part of the National Irrigation Quality Program of the DOI, the study was designed to evaluate water quality as well as biological and geological data for irrigation projects and wildlife refuges in these areas. The implications of the findings for food production and world population are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 1998
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Eco-efficiency in extended supply chains: A case study of furniture production
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The process of understanding and implementing eco-friendly extended supply chains in furniture production industry is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 2006
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