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  2. Health and environmental impact of the petroleum industry

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    Many compounds found in oil are highly toxic and can cause cancer (carcinogenic) as well as other diseases. [23] Studies in Taiwan link proximity to oil refineries to premature births. [26] Crude oil and petroleum distillates cause birth defects. [27] Benzene is present in both crude oil and gasoline and is known to cause leukaemia in humans. [28]

  3. Energy policy of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Most urban homes had a coal bin and a coal-fired furnace. Over the years these were replaced with oil furnaces that were easier and safer to operate. [16] From the early 1940s, the US government and the oil industry entered into a mutually beneficial collaboration to control global oil resources. [17] By 1950, oil consumption exceeded that of coal.

  4. Seed oil misinformation - Wikipedia

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    Seed oils are oils extracted from the seed, rather than the pulp or fruit, of a plant. Seed oils are characterized by the industrial process used to extract the oil from the seed and a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs.) [10] Critics' "hateful eight" oils consist of canola, corn, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, and rice bran oils, [8] which are creations of ...

  5. Why OPEC's grip on oil markets will continue to weaken in 2025

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    OPEC+ faces a major oil oversupply in 2025, challenging production increases. The coalition has tried to boost oil prices by holding back output. Instead, members are ceding control to non-OPEC ...

  6. Do You Live in a Top-5 Oil-Producing State? - AOL

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    Yesterday, the Energy Information Administration, or EIA, published a brief post about North Dakota's continued growth in oil production. The state routinely makes headlines for its black gold ...

  7. Oil prices: The 'good, bad & ugly' scenarios, according to a ...

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    The next move for oil and gas prices could fall under a 'good', 'bad', or 'ugly' scenario, according to BofA Research strategists. Oil prices: The 'good, bad & ugly' scenarios, according to a BofA ...

  8. Environmental issues in the United States - Wikipedia

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    According to a 2024 report: "39% of people living in America—131.2 million people—still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution." Analyzing data from 2020 to 2022, the American Lung Association found the number of people living in counties with a failing grade for ozone declined, this year by 2 ...

  9. Is canola oil toxic? Dietitians share safest way to use it ...

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    Bottom line: No, canola oil isn't toxic, but whether or not it's bad for you as an individual depends on a lot of factors, Taub-Dix says, for example your current health and what else you're eating.