Oil and Gas

Atmospheric impacts of oil and gas

The substantial components of oil and gas are Hydrocarbons that are basically made out of carbon and hydrogen. These segments have wide impact on environment that includes intensification of the greenhouse effect, acid rain, poorer water quality, groundwater contamination. The oil and gas industry may also contribute to loss of biodiversity and the destruction of ecosystems as well. Besides being an important energy source the oil industry holds a major potential of hazards for the environment, and may impact it at different levels: air, water, soil, and consequently all living beings on our planet.