Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill continues devastation
The oil spill map continues to show increasing devastation as the Gulf Oil Leak continues, pressing towards 60 days. The oil spill began around April 20, and there’s been no relief since.
“In the same way that our view of our vulnerabilities and our foreign policy was shaped profoundly by 9/11 . . . I [...]
Gulf oil spill: BP company struggling to deal even with its own successes
While BP is capturing more oil from its blown-out well with every passing day, scientists on a team analyzing the flow said Tuesday that the amount of crude still escaping into the Gulf of Mexico may be considerably greater than what the government and the company have claimed.
Since the Gulf oil spill began with an [...]
BP assumes responsibility for the Gulf Oil Spill
Obama on Sunday labeled the spill a “potentially unprecedented environmental disaster” as he stopped off in the fishing hub of Venice on to show solidarity with Louisiana’s threatened coastal communities.
Rain running down his forehead as he spoke, Obama stressed BP was the responsible party as he acknowledged the pain of Louisianans in a strong [...]
Gulf oil spill and its threat to environment
Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana declared a state of emergency Thursday afternoon, saying that the vast oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico “threatens the state’s natural resources.” Federal officials were concerned that the slick could reach the Mississippi River Delta marshes by Thursday evening.
The leak from the oil well, caused by an explosion [...]
Gulf oil spill worsened by Storm
AccuWeather says thunderstorms are forecast to sweep west to east through the area Friday and Saturday. Within the storms, winds could gust more than 60 mph. The winds can kick up 5-15 feet waves, stirring up the ocean where the oil spill is spreading on the surface.
An oil sheen estimated earlier today at [...]
