In 2006, there were 3,858 oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Oil platforms are used to extract oil and natural gas from beneath the ocean. This provides a source of fossil fuels for the US. Oil rigs also provides a great number of jobs for workers along the Gulf Coast. Your brother is considering a job on one of the oil rigs. What concerns you most? A) Jobs on oil rigs come with a high risk of drowning. B) Jobs on oil rigs come with increased infection risks. C) Jobs on oil rigs expose workers to high amounts of toxic emissions. D) The nature of the oil rig operation comes with significant safety concerns, including fires, explosions, and accidents.

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