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- History of Major Oil Spill DisastersOver 200 million gallons of petroleum oil leaked into the coastal waters off Nigeria covering 115 sq. miles of water. This is the latest in a history of major oil spills in Nigeria and other countries. Here is a list of other major oil disasters.
- First Offshore Lease Auction Since BP Oil Spill Fetches $337.7 MillionThe federal government auctioned off 191 leases to drilling rights off the coast of Texas. This is the first time new leases have been sold since the BP oil spill in April 2010.
- Federal Study: BP Oil Spill Impact on Bluefin Tuna is MinimalAn analysis released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects that at most bluefin tuna will see a 4 percent decrease, but probably much less, in future spawning as a result of the BP oil spill.
- Court Rulings Deny BP from Transocean's Insurance Coverage for Oil SpillTwo court rulings determined that the BP oil spill in 2010 is not covered by Transocean's $750 million insurance policies. BP leased the Deepwater Horizon oil rig from Transocean and it looking to share the blame.
How to Clean Up a Large Oil Spill on ConcreteDiscover the best ways to clean up a large oil spill on concrete. These methods will work to absorb the mess before it causes permanent damage.- BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Wildlife Update: Roseate SpoonbillsRoseate spoonbills may have fared better than expected after a tragic oil spill last year.
Bioremediation as a Solution to Oil Spill CleanupOil spills create devastating effects on the environment. Since the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill, bioremediation has become an increasingly strategy for cleanup.- Shell Under Fire for Oil Spill in North SeaShell is under fire for not being open about an oil spill involving one of its rigs in the North Sea. The current spill comes just a couple of weeks after the company had to accept liability for two massive spills in Nigeria.
Flood Debris Possible Cause of Yellowstone River Oil SpillHoliday weekend investigations by Exxon Mobil officials reveal floating debris may be the reason the company's oil pipeline ruptured under the flooding Yellowstone River riverbed on July 1 near Laurel, Montana.- BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Wildlife Update: Roseate SpoonbillsRoseate spoonbills may have fared better than expected after a tragic oil spill last year.
The Gulf Coast Oil Spill: 1 Year LaterThe worst marine oil spill in the history of man revisited.- BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Wildlife Update: Roseate SpoonbillsThese blushing birds largely escaped the worst of last year's oil spill.
Deepwater Horizon Explosion, Oil Spill See Eroded Public Trust, Increased ActivismA look at what has happened in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon explosion- Gulf Oil Spill: Economic or Environmental Disaster?As government officials claim their states are free from oil, yet continue to receive money from BP for damages, the true question arises: is the gulf oil spill an environmental or economic disaster?
- Officials Still Dealing with Drilling Regulations in Wake of Oil SpillGiven that regulatory gaps and lax enforcement are being blamed in a large part for the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the open question a year later is how likely is it that meaningful regulatory reform will be enacted? And if so, when?
- Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Still Tragic for Humans, Animals, EnvironmentAn opinionated look at the tragic events that took place April 20, 2010, when an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico took the lives of 11 oil drillers and various animal species.
Deepwater Horizon Rig Explosion, Oil Spill of 2010 By the NumbersA compilation of important numbers related to the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.- Reflecting on the Personal Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill One Year LaterApril 20 is the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion, which resulted in one of the worst oil spills in history. Here is my account of the oil spill and how it affected my life.
- BP Gulf Oil Spill by the NumbersIt has been one year since the Gulf oil spill. Read about the most important facts and figures marking the explosion and the aftermath.
Gulf of Mexico Beaches Not the Same One Year After BP Oil SpillGulf Shores, Ala., was one of the beaches damaged by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill April 20, 2010. Here's a look at how the area beaches, my family's favorites for over 25 years, are recovering one year after the disaster.- Surviving the BP Oil Spill Meant Buckling Down and Working HardLast summer was an empty site in the area with very few tourists and locals coming to the beach, because of the rumors of the oil spill tainting it.
Another Gulf Coast Oil Spill?A mysterious oily coating on the surface of the Gulf coast waters off the Louisiana shore has puzzled officials for days; they are now certain that the oil is being leaked from an improperly capped abandoned oil well.
Bird, Sea Turtle and Dolphin Deaths Multiply, 2010 BP Oil Spill is Suspected CauseLong-term illness and death among Gulf region wildlife mounts daily. The estimated 170 million gallons of oil and 2 million gallons of chemical dispersants used to initially reduce the spread of oil are suspect.
Aflockalypse: Result of BP Oil Spill?It sounds like something out of a horror movie. The clock strikes midnight on New Year's, but instead of fireworks, thousands of dead animals rain down. Nicknamed "Aflockalypse," could this really be a coincidence, or is something sinister at play here?
Worldwide Reports of Dead Birds and Dead Fish Spark Questions About Ties to Gulf Oil SpillSpeculation is rising on a possible connection between the 2010 Gulf oil spill and millions of dead fish and dead birds.
Gulf Coast Oil Spill, Chilean Miner Rescue Top List of Major 2010 PR StoriesA survey of public relations professionals around the globe indicates that the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the October rescue of the trapped Chilean miners ranked as the top PR stories of 2010.
The Gulf of Mexico is DyingIt is with deep regret that we publish this report. We do not take this responsibility lightly, as the consequences of the following observations are of such great import and have such far-reaching ramifications for the entire planet.- Health and Environmental Impacts of the BP Gulf Oil SpillNothing in our shared cultural experience will prepare us better for the oncoming Black Wave throughout the Gulf of Mexico than the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska.
Environmental Sustainable Photographer- Mona Miri and the National Wildlife FederationThis post is about the work I have been doing with the National Wildlife Federation on creating imagery to raise awareness and funds for the Oil Spill recovery.- New Problems Develop from the BP Oil SpillScientists have discovered some new and troubling problems from the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill. It was recently reported that the spill could be responsible for nearby coral dying.
Where Will the Next Oil Spill Occur?Realistically, we all know that pipes get old and it is just a matter of time till we will hear of the next oil spill.- BP Oil Spill News: Obama Administration Involved in Cover UpWhistle blowers and documents are now emerging that paint a picture of deception on the Gulf oil spill.
- The Gulf of Mexico Oil SpillThe Gulf of Mexico oil spill could have been easily prevented.
Kevin Costner Pitches Oil Spill Fix to CongressKevin Costner best known in recent months for being the Superman that is going to save us all from the oil spill is pitching his idea to Congress.
Do Insurance Policies Cover Damage from the Gulf Oil Spill?Flood and homeowners insurance policies typically cover buildings but not land, so only if your actual home were damaged by the gulf oil spill might you be covered by these. Those with "business interruption" insurance are better positioned.- Huge Fish Kill in Louisiana: Is it Linked to the BP Oil Spill?The Gulf Coast is trying to recover from the BP oil spill. However, strange events keep happening in the waters off Louisiana.
Animals Affected by the Gulf Oil SpillThe leaking BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has been a top news story for months. What about animals affected by the Gulf oil spill? Which animals have been hurt, and what is being done to help them?
Transocean May Be Cause of Gulf Oil SpillTransocean, the owner and operator of the Deepwater Horizon, made several changes to the BOP which may have resulted in its failure. Proper testing may have prevented the worst oil spill in U.S. history.
Five Things You Can Do to Help with the Oil SpillIf you want to help with the oil spill, try doing these five simple things. It'll make a huge difference and even save some animals lives.- Oil Spills and Technological FailuresThe recent oils spill in the Gulf of Mexico highlights the technological inadequacies that exist when it comes to deep sea drilling and cleanup techniques.
