Oil and water: Why do we value oil?

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By: Dr Patricia Ash (The Open University)

Patricia Ash explains why we take the risk of drilling in the first place.

21 Jul

2010

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Dr Patricia Ash (The Open University)

Patricia Ash is an associate lecturer in science and biology with The Open University and also works as a consultant in the fields of biology and the environment.

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