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Geologic Mapping and Public Health American …

WebRadon Maps. One of the most commonly recognized applications of geologic maps in public health is radon hazard mapping. Radon, a radioactive element commonly associated …

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International Medical Geology Association American …

WebMedical Geology is the science dealing with the relationships between geological factors and health. Our environment affects our health That the environment affects our health has …

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Health and Safety in Oil and Gas Extraction American …

WebIntroduction. Hundreds of thousands of people work in oil and gas extraction in the United States; 1 ensuring their health and safety is a major concern for employers, regulators, …

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Air Quality Impacts of Oil and Gas American Geosciences …

WebIntroduction. All widely used combustible fuels emit harmful (toxic or ozone-forming) gases and particles when burned to provide energy. These air pollutants can have a wide array …

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Water Quality Basics American Geosciences Institute

WebImage Credit: Ron Nichols, USDA NRCS. Water quality is a measurement of how suitable water is for a particular use, like drinking or irrigation. Drinking water quality standards …

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U.S. Regulation of Oil and Gas Operations

WebOverview. Regulation of oil and gas operations has existed in various forms for over 100 years. 1 Regulation has several objectives: protecting the environment (including air and …

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Interactive map of the chemistry and mineralogy of soils …

WebThe U.S. Geological Survey provides geochemical and mineralogical maps for the conterminous United States, based on sampling data with a spatial resolution of 1 …

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Interactive map of New Jersey's geology and natural …

WebThe New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's GeoWeb Map Viewer provides a large amount of information on New Jersey's geology, natural resources, and …

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Petroleum and the Environment: an Introduction

WebThe American Geoscience Institute’s Petroleum and the Environment (2018) represents a completely rewritten update of AGI’s original 2003 publication, Petroleum and the …

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Wildfire Basics American Geosciences Institute

WebWhile fires are a natural and necessary part of many ecosystems, wildfires can start or spread in areas where people live, threatening both lives and property. Wildfires are …

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How does water become polluted

WebMany substances that are hazardous to human health can enter water supplies. Chemical waste from factories is sometimes dumped into rivers and lakes, or directly into the …

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Ensuring Sufficient Supplies of Clean Water American …

WebTo optimize clean water availability: Increase monitoring of both the quantity and quality of surface water and groundwater. Knowledge of the state of water resources and how they …

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What kinds of hazards are associated with volcanic eruptions

WebThere are many different kinds of hazards associated with volcanic eruptions, depending on the type of volcano and eruption. Some volcanoes typically produce highly explosive …

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Why is water an important resource

WebIn most parts of the world, water is a scarce resource. That might seem strange, because there is so much water on Earth. Almost all of the water on Earth, more than 97 percent …

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Interactive map of groundwater monitoring information in the …

WebThe National Ground-Water Monitoring Network compiles information from over 7,000 groundwater monitoring wells across the country, including Federal, State, and local …

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How do changes in land use impact water resources

WebLand uses that impact water resources include agriculture, forestry, urbanization, recreation, and industrialization. Agriculture, the clearing of forests, and the draining of wetlands …

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Groundwater Protection in Oil and Gas Production

WebAs a result, oil and gas production involves drilling through aquifers to access the oil and gas farther below. Groundwater protection techniques have long played a crucial role in …

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Non-Fuel Products of Oil and Gas American Geosciences Institute

WebOil refineries and gas processing plants extract the organic compounds that make the best fuels for transportation, heating, and electricity generation: gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, …

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What are environmental regulations on mining activities

WebClean Air Act (CAA) The CAA, passed in 1970, authorizes regulations to address airborne pollution that may be potentially hazardous to human health or natural resources. Efforts …

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How can metal mining impact the environment

WebMaterial adapted from: Hudson, T.L, Fox, F.D., and Plumlee, G.S. 1999. Metal Mining and the Environment, p. 7,20-27,31-35,38-39. Published by the American Geosciences …

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Transportation of Oil, Gas, and Refined Products

WebThe U.S. has over 200,000 miles of pipeline for crude oil, refined products, and natural gas liquids. There are over 300,000 miles of pipeline for gathering and transmitting natural …

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