How the Gulf Oil Spill Hurt Animals
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatens hundreds of species, and some of its effects may not be felt for months or longer.
Under Pressure to Block Oil, A Rush To Dubious Projects
In response to the widening disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, government officials have approved a plan to intercept the oil by building a 45-mile sand berm. But scientists fear the project is a costly boondoggle that will inflict further environmental damage and do little to keep oil off the coast.
Once again, BP experiment in Gulf spill hits snag
BP fumbled its latest underwater experiment with the wild Gulf gusher, just like every other endeavor the company has tried to fix the nation’s worst oil spill.
PSDS scientists monitor oil spill progress
Scientists from the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines conducted another aerial survey of the coast zone in Louisiana on May 18, 2010.
US seeks foreign help for oil spill equipment
Coast Guard official Thad Allen, who is in charge of the government’s efforts, said, “We are looking at offers of foreign assistance, we are actually reaching out to foreign governments.”
PSDS: Louisiana Oil Spill Aerial View
These photo mosaics were created by Stewart Long of GonzoEarth.com.
PSDS: Lousiana Coast
PSDS research staff headed to the Louisiana coast a few days ahead of President Obama’s visit to Grand Isle. Adam Griffith was on the coast of Louisiana for two and a half days and met birders, news crews, and volunteers from various non-profit organizations.
US opens criminal investigation into oil spill
“We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law anyone who has violated the law,” Attorney General Eric Holder told reporters in New Orleans. “We will not rest until justice is done.”
BP clashes with scientists over deep sea oil pollution
Colin Powell said, the military should step in because the crisis was now “beyond the capacity” of BP to stop.