Why did we stop using human waste as fertilizers after the discovery of petroleum?

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Well, I’m assuming we stopped using it after the discovery of petroleum, anyway. I’m not sure when we actually did stop using waste.

Does anyone know if they have vicks vapo rub without petroleum?

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Or any other product that is like it but without the Petroleum. The vicks vapo rub helps open up my lungs when I can’t breathe,but I don’t like the fact that it has petroleum in it. Please let me know if there is anything.Thanks a lot!!!

Any moisturizers without mineral oil and/or petroleum?

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

I have very thick nappy hair. I’m looking for a good hair moisturizer that has NO mineral oil and NO petroleum but everything on the shelf has one or both. Does anybody know of any that won’t cake on my scalp or weigh my hair down?

What influence does petroleum have on economic development?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

What influence does petroleum have on economic development? This is a question in my homework, I’m supposed to read the relating articles and form my own answer but I can’t find the relating articles, can anybody help me?

What are current solutions being used towards the Nigeria Petroleum Spill(rainforest)?

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

the impact of the petroleum on the rainforests in Nigeria. what are current solutions being used to prevent or help this?

If a foreign owned business drills for oil in the USA, what happens to the petroleum?

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Who owns the petroleum?
One of my acquaintances, who retired from Mobile said, "The petroleum will be sent to the closest market and the oil cartels will distribute the profits accordingly.

What could happen if i light a small amount of petroleum distillates on fire?

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

okay so there’s this adhesive glue in my house, and it says very flammable, and on the back it says "contains petroleum distallates." so, being a pyro and all, that basically means "light me on fire." i’m planning to do it from a safe distance and take various percautionary measures, but just out of curiosity, [...]

How could we modify the structure or composition of petroleum in order to make it a "better" gasoline?

Monday, April 19th, 2010

I’m guessing my teacher is looking for a way so we can burn petroleum more efficiently and be able to use it for more things. At least that’s what I’m hoping he means…

How do I get rid of this disgusting petroleum oder from these leather boots?

Friday, April 16th, 2010

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3033589?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=shoes:women:boots&cm_ite=miz_mooz_%27harlem%27_boot:263935&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-XFJEMcjHGsBRP8fPan93Qw#reviewAnchor
Im not sure if it does smell like petroleum. but a couple people who also bought the boots and commented on it saying it smelled like petroleum
so Im guessing thats what that atrocious smell is

earth absorbs liquids such as water, why it has not absorbed petroleum within it?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

1.I know there is petroleum (crude oil) within earth, where is it? Is there only petroleum or are there similar fluids as well that are used for similar purpose? The earth has the characteristics to absorb liquids and fluids such as water, why the earth does not abosb the petroleum that is within it? I [...]

Does the quality of life for the average person increase with increase in total petroleum consumption?

Monday, April 5th, 2010

What I mean by total consumption is the input of petroleum for all activities, so not merely direct consumption such as to fuel one’s car, but for instance being able to get one’s food from other countries.

How efficient is a car powered by petroleum?

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

I am doing a project in class and for the life of me I cannot find any information. My project is about how efficient is a wind/battery powered car and now I have to find wind efficiency vs. petroleum efficiency. Please help!

How efficient is a car powered by petroleum?

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

I am doing a project in class and for the life of me I cannot find any information. My project is about how efficient is a wind/battery powered car and now I have to find wind efficiency vs. petroleum efficiency. Please help!

What are the possible bad effect to the environment that petroleum might give?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Our chemistry teacher give us an assignment about petroleum. So, I need your help . Thanks a lot!

How does petroleum affect the environment?

Monday, March 15th, 2010

I need answers. Fast. Tomorrow is my last day to work on this project and i need it done badly. Its for science. If you have any other information about petroleum i will be very grateful. It will help me out a lot. if you could give me links to websites too its is highly [...]

How worth is doing my Graduation MS from University of Louisiana Lafayette in petroleum engg (not ranked high)?

Monday, March 1st, 2010

I got a offer from this university for MS in petroleum engg.
This is a tier 4 university and is not among top ten universities that provide MS in petroleum engg.
How is the job scenario after graduation? The scholarship or part-time work on campus to fund my studies?

How long does it take for petroleum based plastics to biodegrade?

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Petroleum based plastic versus corn-based plastic

petroleum?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

in what sense is petroleum similar to metallic resources such as copper ore?

How can I make a natural Lubricant that has no petroleum or oil in it?

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

I want to know how to make a natural lubricant from home, preferably something made out of like Aloe Vera. Non-Toxic of course. Thank You.
My wife is allergic to petroleum. I have heard bad things about Oil. And I am interested in being able to make stuff from home.

Petroleum??

Friday, February 12th, 2010

How does it work??
How could it be used?
Are there any hidden environment or social costs?
What is being done in australia in regards to petroleum?
How can you convince someone to increase it?

what is the formula for petroleum benzene?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

what is the formula for petroleum benzene?
and what happens to it when you set it on fire?

What is the difference between ethanol and petroleum?

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Why our cars/boats won’t run on ethanol?
I know the sources of petroleum and ethanol.
Say I have 1 gallon of ethanol, can I just pour them into my car, and expect my car to run? If not, why? Since that oil is depleting fast, shouldn’t we concern about "what’s" next?

How much petroleum ether is fatal if ingested?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

If you accidentally swallow some petroleum ether, how much of it could kill you? How much to do permanent damage?

What are some advantages an disadvantages of Petroleum?

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

I need 1 advantage to using petroleum and 3 disadvantages with a few supporting details.

good sites that list the cons of petroleum gasoline?

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Hey do you know any good websites or sources that states the cons of using petroleum gasoline to run our cars?