Corporations Won’t Self-Regulate
The question haunting everyone is: how was this allowed to happen?
Off Florida, skimming boats fight oil spill
Aided by a strong southwesterly wind and waves averaging 4 to 6 feet, the unprecedented threat to Florida’s economy and environment lurks in the dark Gulf waters uncomfortably close to the white sandy beaches.
Thad Allen: Oil Spill Is ‘Holding The Gulf Hostage’
“We’re making the right progress. I don’t think anyone should be pleased as long as there’s oil in the water,” Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen.
Gulf oil spill: Cap starts doing its job, but officials remain cautious
Efforts to contain the flood of oil into the Gulf of Mexico showed the first signs of progress.
Cap collects some Gulf oil; crude washes into Fla.
Waves of gooey tar balls crashed into the white sands of the Florida Panhandle on Friday as BP engineers adjusted a sophisticated cap over the Gulf oil gusher.
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.
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.”