Environmental management

Environmental management

Comprehensive environment protection practices that aim to prevent or reduce damages to the natural environment as a result of energy productions. These activities include emergency planning, environmental response, compensation and liability, community right to know, regulations for owners and operators of permitted hazardous waste facilities, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, and use prohibitions.

Industry: Oil & gas; Energy

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fossil fuel

Energy; Environmental management

A fossil fuel is a combustible material composed of carbon or hydrocarbons and formed by decomposed organic matter.

non-renewable resource

Energy; Environmental management

A non-renewable resource is a natural resource whose supply cannot be replaced or replenished within human timeframes.

coal

Energy; Environmental management

Coal is a combustible black or blackish-brown sedimentary rock that consists mainly of carbonized plant matter and is found in underground deposits.

water footprint

Energy; Environmental management

The amount of fresh water consumed by individuals or groups, including the water used to produce or supply goods such as food, energy, and other day-to-day items like books, music, and clothing. That ...