The tip of the iceberg: Three case studies of spill risk assessments used in environmental impact statements.

摘要: Environmental impact statements (EISs) are based on science produced about specific project proposals, which results in a large body of grey literature. Spill risk estimates part that work. This is critique the spill models cited EISs for proposed drilling Alaskan Coastal Plain, Pebble Mine transportation corridor, and Arctic offshore drilling, scored against published standards best practices ecological assessments. After detailed peer review risks, findings from internal external processes those reports described. The amount literature recent how alphanumeric ratings draft changed 2017 shown. Suggestions agencies, scientists, reviewed journals can contribute to meaningful regulatory offered.