does the work you do involve how the harmful chemicals will affect the habitat?

Question: does the work you do involve how the harmful chemicals will affect the habitat?
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  chemicals,
  habitat,
  harmful,
  research
Asked by lulusheepdog to Sarah on 14 Jun 2011.
- Sarah Cook answered on 14 Jun 2011:
  
  In my work i can help oil companies use less harmful chemicals. Often drilling chemicals are disposed at sea and can impact the marine environment. If we can find an alternative chemical which does the same job (e.g. a detergent or a degreaser etc) then it will be used so as to protect the environment.

Question: does the work you do involve how the harmful chemicals will affect the habitat?