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As petroleum is a non-renewable natural resource the industry is faced with an inevitable eventual depletion of the world's oil supply. The Hubbert peak theory suggests that after a peak in oil production rates, a period of oil depletion will ensue. Since virtually all economic sectors rely heavily on petroleum, peak oil could lead to a partial or complete failure of markets
  • Try walking, cycling or taking public transport where possible
The petroleum industry is the largest industrial source of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a group of chemicals that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone (smog). The combustion of fossil fuels produces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants as by-products. Some petroleum industry operations have been responsible for water pollution through by-products of refining and oil spills.
  • Where possible, walk, ride, carpool or catch public transport rather than drive.
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