(August 13, 2009) Washington – In the Renewable Fuels Association’s August series on the indirect environmental impacts of our dependence on petroleum, much of the attention has focused on the impact of oil production and transport around the globe. In this installment, the focus is on the environmental impacts America has seen on its shores.

From the Say What? Files:

“Actually, we looked for (indirect effects for other fuels). I thought...it was kind of like the search for the weapons of mass destruction.”
– CARB Deputy Executive Officer Mike Scheible at April 23 hearing

Duck rescued from beach following 2007 San Francisco Bay spill
Source: S.F. Chronicle

And then there is this:

“…potential indirect, or market-mediated impacts, from other fuels are likely small or insignificant…”
– Natural Resources Defense Council comments to CARB on LCFS, April 2009

Exxon Valdez oil spill clean-up
Source: Trendsupdates.com