Cleanup Commences for Another Gulf Oil Spill
Abandoned Well In The Gulf Oil Spill. An abandoned oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was not lit as required when it was struck by a tugboat pushing a barge early yesterday morning. The collision ruptured the wellhead and sent oil, contaminated water and natural gas spewing into the air. Crews arrived on the scene yesterday … [Read more...] about Cleanup Commences for Another Gulf Oil Spill
BP Oil Spill Continues to Take Physical, Mental Toll on Those Impacted
BP Oil Spill Getting People Sick Everyday. The BP oil spill continues to make people sick. And now, evidence of the mental toll the oil spill is taking on people living in affected communities is starting to become apparent. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, since mid-May, 110 people have gone to local … [Read more...] about BP Oil Spill Continues to Take Physical, Mental Toll on Those Impacted
Health Risks from Gulf Oil Spill Examined
Deepwater Oil Spill Potential Health Hazards. As the Deepwater Horizon oil spill grows ever bigger, endangering states along the U.S. Gulf Coast, concerns are growing about the potential health hazards posed by the disaster. According to a Healthday report, some people living along the coast are already reporting worrisome … [Read more...] about Health Risks from Gulf Oil Spill Examined
Attempt to Use Dome to Contain Gulf Oil Spill Fails, Potential for Worse-Case Scenario Looms
BP Effort To Contain Oil Failed. BP’s effort to use a giant containment dome to stop the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico failed over the weekend. Engineers are now mulling other options to stem the flow of oil from the stricken well. The oil spill was spawned by the April 20th explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil … [Read more...] about Attempt to Use Dome to Contain Gulf Oil Spill Fails, Potential for Worse-Case Scenario Looms
