POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF HUMAN MODIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Spindletop and other oil fields (on-shore and offshore) (private)
*Impact on habitats and wildlife – oil spills
*Impact on air and water quality – oil refineries, oil products, and use of oil by cars causes pollution
*Economic development – a major industryin Texas resulting in other sub-industries
*Impact on habitats and wildlife – oil spills
*Impact on air and water quality – oil refineries, oil products, and use of oil by cars causes pollution
*Economic development – a major industryin Texas resulting in other sub-industries