Studies have shown that artificial reefs—which is what some offshore oil rigs have become —can be reconfigured to cultivate a limestone substrate on which coral can grow. Corrosion protection systems commonly used on offshore oil and gas facilities can cause growth of limestone on metal. This was discovered more than 40 years ago and has been used for artificial reef projects around the world. Two of the largest such reefs are in Indonesia, on the northwest coast of Bali, and at Gili Trawangan on the northwest coast of Lombok.
Asbestos - What you need to know, Technical Waste Services (TWS)
Asbestos - what you need to know
Asbestos is a general term that refers to natural minerals that have been used in commercial products. The minerals were used because they have excellent resistance to heat and provided strength and flexibility to the finished product. The previously misunderstood dangers of asbestos came to light and lead to an asbestos ban in the UK in 1999. This means that no new products are made with these hazardous materials, however asbestos could potentially be in your home or business premises.
