Tag Archives: petroleum

Climate Change and the Deepwater Horizon Accident

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Toasty

Climate change and oil spills, what is the connection?  Why should I discuss oil spill on an a site devoted to climate change?  The connections are real, are informative, and are important.

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Earth Day 1970 and 2010

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Toasty

  1970   On January 28, 1969 a major undersea "blowout"  occurred on the Union Oil company’s Platform A off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.  The incident resulted in a  200,000 gallon oil spill that coated both wildlife and … Continue reading →

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Sun, Gravity and Rocks

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Toasty

Sun, gravity and rocks – what do they have in common?  They are the ultimate source of virtually all energy on earth.  All fossil fuels, such as coal and oil; wood; and biofuels are organic compounds resulting from the capture … Continue reading →

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Too Valuable to Burn

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Toasty

The many uses of oil make it to valuable to burn. Continue reading →

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