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Environmental impact of fracking in the United States has been an issue of public concern, and includes the contamination of ground and surface water, methane emissions, [1] air pollution, migration of gases and fracking chemicals and radionuclides to the surface, the potential mishandling of solid waste, drill cuttings, increased seismicity and associated effects on human and ecosystem health.
A study that assessed health effects of chemicals used in fracturing found that 73% of the products had between 6 and 14 different adverse health effects including skin, eye, and sensory organ damage; respiratory distress including asthma; gastrointestinal and liver disease; brain and nervous system harms; cancers; and negative reproductive ...
Michigan Concrete Association recommends a regular salt like Morton table salt instead of an ice melter because it’s 100 percent sodium chloride (NaCl). This, however, is recommended for ...
Water extraction drops the level of fresh groundwater, reducing its water pressure and allowing saltwater to flow further inland. Other contributors to saltwater intrusion include navigation channels or agricultural and drainage channels , which provide conduits for saltwater to move inland.
The summer heat is coming, and it can damage your home’s foundation. Here’s what to know.
Weathering carbonation occurs in concrete when calcium compounds react with carbon dioxide (CO 2) from the atmosphere and water (H 2 O) in the concrete pores. The reaction is as follows. First, through chemical weathering, CO 2 reacts with water in the concrete pores to form carbonic acid: CO 2 + H 2 O ⇌ H 2 CO 3
The water will slowly seep into the ground and make its way into soil. It’s recommended to use the soaker hose method at least three times a week for around 15 to 20 minutes each time.
Water intrusion into the indoor environment can be attributed from causes other than rising damp. Moisture penetration has been an ongoing problem for residences as evaporation occurs at the edge of the damp area, resulting in "tide marks" due to salt deposition. [30] The "tide mark" is commonly distinguished as a feature of rising damp.