Ketoacidosis - Where Do the Protons Come From?

In extreme conditions ketosis can progress to ketoacidosis, a dangerous and potentially life-threatening condition. Ketoacidosis is most common in new or poorly treated type 1 diabetes. The acidosis is usually attributed to the 'acidic' nature of the ketone bodies (acetoacetate, 3-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone).

Historical analysis of oil and gas well plugging in New York: is the regulatory system working?

The aim of this work was to evaluate New York State's regulatory program for plugging inactive oil and gas wells. Analysis of reports from the Division of Mineral Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, reveals that three-fourths of the state's abandoned oil and gas wells were never plugged. Inadequate enforcement efforts have resulted in steady increases of unplugged oil and gas wells abandoned since 1992.