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How much petroleum is on earth?

enough for 250 years more which is not a long time because youll probably only have a great-great grandson or daughter if u were born today


Environmental effects of extracting mineral resources?

There is potential for environmental damage during the drilling and production of oil, both onshore and offshore. Blowouts, or uncontrolled production can cause environmental damage. If offshore, marine life and birds are likely to be affected. Although more likely to occur during the exploration or delineation phase of development, the largest spills occurred as a result of war (in Kuwait as a result of the Iraqi invasion). Some potential for environmental damage can occur during the disposal of waste products. During drilling, there are normally regulations that control the disposal of waste, and fluids (mud, additives, oil and in some cases acid) used in operations. In the production period, which may last several decades or more, the use of oil pits (containing oily water, which is skimmed for the oil) can be the source of pollution. See link. Drilling in remote areas such as the ANWR area of Alaska, has raised serious questions of disturbing the wildlife (and damaging the ecosystem) by setting up drilling bases and pipelines. I have included a few links found on the internet. Environmental damage in Ecuador's rainforest is a controversial subject. Generally, no one denies damage, it is only a question of how much and whether this damage was condone by Ecuador's government's national oil company. Some of the rainforest damage is not directly link to the production. The "drilling footprint", logistics and operation bases can be kept small. However, operations required manpower, and in turn, spawn new towns in the rainforest. Deforestation occurs initially to set up of bases, drilling locations and roads, but more follow for purposes of farming. In adding links, I've included a link to the American Petroleum Institute, which is supported by the major oil producers, and provides their opinion of environmental issues. Also, for balance, I've added links of news stories, which may more reflect the viewpoints of environmental activists. Finally, I included a wikipedia link which is generally unbiased. There are a number of books on the subject as well.


What sorts of things will happen if the earth gets too hot?

Ice sheets and glaciers will melt, and the level of the oceans will rise, inundating many lowland areas (e.g. New Orleans, Venice, the low countries in Europe, and many coastal areas around the world). Also, more greenhouse gases will be trapped, promoting an even further rise in temperatures, and (potentially) the eventual conditions that will make life unsustainable for human beings.


What happens to the land after a tornado?

After a tornado, debris often litters the ground. Survey teams are sent to the damage to determine the rating and path length and width, while insurance firms assess the cost. If necessary, teams will search damaged or destroyed buildings for any people who are dead, injured, or trapped. Cleanup begins first by clearing any debris that blocks roads. As debris is hauled out repairs start on damaged structures. Those that are too heavily damaged may need to be torn down and replaced.