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Taxonomy Archive: oil
20 Apr 2018 |
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Oil: A life cycle analysis of its health and environmental impacts
This report presents a brief discussion of the technical aspects of exploration, drilling, and extraction. It then addresses the physical disruption, chemical pollution and biological harm to surrounding communities, including the human health consequences from fires, blowouts, and spills. Finally case studies will be presented ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Infographic: Run Errands on Foot or Bike – A Remedy for Adult Inactivity
Few Americans walk or ride a bicycle as a part of their daily routine. Most rely on their automobiles to go to work, shop for groceries, or just get around. As a result, “active travel,” such as walking or biking for routine trips, is not a significant part of daily life for most Americans, providing […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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The Valero Benicia Crude-by-Rail Project
On behalf of the undersigned groups, we submit the following comments on the City of Benicia’s Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for the Valero Benicia Crude-by-Rail Project (the Project). The City released a Draft EIR for public comment in June 2014. After receiving numerous comments pointing out the deficiencies in ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Health in the green economy: Health co-benefits of climate change mitigation policies – transport sector
Transport has powerful impacts on health. Well-designed transport policies and infrastructure investment priorities can lead to far-reaching reductions in traffic-related health risks from air and noise pollution and injury. Cycling and walking, on their own or as part of a public transport journey, can greatly enhance physical ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Position Statement on Crude Oil Transport & Storage
Energy companies have proposed increases in oil-by-rail transport and storage in the states of Washington and Oregon with subsequent ocean shipments from Pacific Northwest ports. While there was no movement of oil-by-rail in Washington three years ago, dramatic increases in oil extraction from the Bakken fields in North Dakota and ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Latino Communities at Risk: The Impact of Air Pollution from the Oil and Gas Industry
Many Latino communities face serious health risks caused by air pollution. What’s more, higher poverty levels and relatively lower rates of health insurance increase these health threats from air pollution translating into a bigger health burden on Latino communities. This report for the first time quantifies the elevated health ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Barbara Gottlieb’s (PSR) Testimony on EPA Methane Standards
Testimony of Barbara Gottlieb, Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR). Speaking On the Oil and Gas New Source Performance Standards. Docket IDs No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0505 and EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0346. Testimony given July 10, 2017 in Washington, DC.