Sustainable Business Project
Ecologically and Socially Progressive Business Networking
The Sustainable Business Project's goal is to create an on-line business incubator and networking group for businesses/entrepreneurs seeking to find the most ecologically and socially progressive methods to run a profitable business. We are seeking existing business owners and professionals who can answer questions, mentor and otherwise share experiences. ...learn more
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Created: Dec 17, 2007
Updated: Feb 08, 2010
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Petroleum in the Environment
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Petroleum in the environment refers to the polluting effects of petroleum extraction, refining, and transportation, and encompasses crude oil and any refined oil products such as kerosene or diesel. Examples of petroleum polluting the environment include oil spills that result from accidents in oil transportation, spills from loading and unloading oil, and discharging oil into the ocean when washing tanks in oil tankers.
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pollution, prevention, contamination, health, safety, petroleum, crude oil, spill, gaseous, liquid, solid, animals, environmental impact, eradication, persistence, water supply, cleanup, remediation, bioremediation, fractions, gasoline, benzene, naptha, diesel, kerosene, aviation fuel, asphalt, tar, coke, bitumen
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