Essays on Oil

Ocimum basilicum L. (Lamiaceae) also known as sweet basil or basil is commonly used as a spice and a typical ingredient of the healthy diet. It is cultivated in several regions Asia, Africa, South America, and the Mediterranean. The essential oils of this herb are...

Crude oil is considered to be a non-renewable power source due to the fact that it was created when the remains of algae was heated under pressure by the earth over millions of years. The long-term process makes it very limited to find, as it...

Outside of coatings, there are also different types of varnishes to consider. A varnish is a thin protective layer that is applied to a printed sheet for protection or appearance. This coating has two options: UV- or aqueous-based. For packaging purposes, varnishes are essentially a...

Killing in the name of oil has been happening continuously in Canada, and will eventually cause a massive death toll among the wildlife. Since the beginning of operations, the tar sands oil drilling has been one of the most dangerous environmental issues to face the...

Our hair is not like any other part of our body. That’s why they always say “Your hair is your crowning glory”. It’s what other first notice and it’s what helps you make a good impression.” Yet we are plagued by hair problems. The environment...

Drilling and fracking by oil and gas companies must end in the USA, as nearly one million American wells have been fracked since the 1940s. Now, energy is important, but fracking for oil is not the best way to produce energy, and it brings a...