River of History

River of History
Author: John O. Anfinson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2003
Genre: Formations (Geology)
ISBN:

The Wolves of Isle Royale

The Wolves of Isle Royale
Author: Rolf Olin Peterson
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780472032617

A new edition of a classic: the compelling firsthand account of an ancient predator-prey relationship---the Isle Royale wolf and moose dynamic

Sacred Water

Sacred Water
Author: Lea Foushee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Environmental health
ISBN: 9780578360386

"Sacred Water, Water for Life is a call to action. It is an instruction manual. Sacred Water provides direction to regain an Indigenous state of health that incorporates spiritual, emotional, mental and physical aspects of human reality. Sacred Water provides an Indigenous science solution strategy. Sacred Water documents from a Western science perspective, contamination of Mother Earth caused by industrialization that for generations has been adversely affecting the Indigenous state of health. Mercury, dioxin, polychlorinated biphenyls, perfluorochemicals, pesticides, and other pollutants all contribute to the body burden, and damage health. This contamination now causes peril for all living beings on Mother Earth. This time was prophesied by Anishinaabeg spiritual leaders and is called the Seventh Fire. Spiritual leaders of the Three Fires Midewiwin Medicine Society and other spiritual leaders have contributed their wisdom and teachings in Sacred Water. They speak of the Sacred Creation Story and the foundational values and principles given to the Anishinaabeg people by the Creator. To respect all things plants, trees, stones, animals and each other. We are all relatives. We all have the same Mother. Sacred Water is stunningly beautiful in original art, photography and Indigenous design, and 19th Century Anishinaabeg bead work. Many chapters are in Anishinaabemowin and English." --

Spills of Diluted Bitumen from Pipelines

Spills of Diluted Bitumen from Pipelines
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0309380103

Diluted bitumen has been transported by pipeline in the United States for more than 40 years, with the amount increasing recently as a result of improved extraction technologies and resulting increases in production and exportation of Canadian diluted bitumen. The increased importation of Canadian diluted bitumen to the United States has strained the existing pipeline capacity and contributed to the expansion of pipeline mileage over the past 5 years. Although rising North American crude oil production has resulted in greater transport of crude oil by rail or tanker, oil pipelines continue to deliver the vast majority of crude oil supplies to U.S. refineries. Spills of Diluted Bitumen from Pipelines examines the current state of knowledge and identifies the relevant properties and characteristics of the transport, fate, and effects of diluted bitumen and commonly transported crude oils when spilled in the environment. This report assesses whether the differences between properties of diluted bitumen and those of other commonly transported crude oils warrant modifications to the regulations governing spill response plans and cleanup. Given the nature of pipeline operations, response planning, and the oil industry, the recommendations outlined in this study are broadly applicable to other modes of transportation as well.