Oil spills and gas leaks: environmental response, prevention, and cost recovery
New York
McGraw-Hill
c2014
xiii, 578 p.: ill., maps; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Stephen M. Testa, James A. Jacobs
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Machine generated contents note: Ch 1. Introduction: Role of Fossil Fuels and Societies -- Ch 2. Geology and Geochemistry of Oil and Gas Deposits -- Ch 3. Oil and Gas Well Drilling -- Ch 4. Behavior of Oil Spills in Various Environments -- Ch 5. Behavior of Gas Leaks in Various Environments -- Ch 6. Assessment of Spills and Leaks -- Ch 7. Toxicity Issues and Exposure Pathways -- Ch 8. Remediation Treatment Methods -- Ch 9. Costs of Remediation, Cost Recovery and Mitigation Costs -- Ch 01. Prevention, Oversight and Mitigation -- Ch 11. Regulatory Perspectives on Environmental Policy -- Ch 21. Political and Legal Issues -- Ch 31. Conclusions and Recommendations -- Ch 41. Case Histories -- Ch 51. Conclusions and Recommendations -- App A. Glossary of Technical Terms and Acronyms -- App B. Bibliography and Websites -- App C. Additional Calculations and Information