By John Severson and Gharrett Warner

 Gasoline engines  Heating  Plastic  Paint  Styrofoam  Nylon/Polyester clothing  Laundry Detergent  Toothpaste

Oil comes from reservoir rocks and traps. Reservoir rocks are located far beneath the Earth’s surface. The traps are located closer to the Earth’s surface.

CON: Pollutants from gasoline engines (a bi-product of oil) creates carbon- dioxide that can make large clouds of smog that rises from major cities. PRO: Its very easily transported and stored.

 It’s a non-renewable resource.  There’s a lot of environmental risks in drilling for oil.  Only 80 Years left

The industry has done extensive experiments trying to improve skimmers, booms, and dispersants. Booms are absorbent pads that float on the surface of the water. Skimmers are These are new ways industries are using to help clean-up Oil Spills.

The main thing government does to help oil industries is provide money to pay for cleanup and new oil tankers.