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Environmental Issues.

1) Extraction and transport of oil causes pollution.

We are all familiar with the consequences of oil spillage from supertankers.
Spilt oil is washed onto beaches
causing damage to marine plants and animals, and bird life.

Oil extraction can be a source of pollution
with accidents, spillages and leaking pipelines.

Pollution can be kept to a minimum by employing the highest standards
 of safety, with regular checks and controls.
This costs money, and adds to the cost of the product.

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