BP’s offshore oil rig blew up, killing many crew members. Then it collapsed upon itself, causing a leak estimated at 1000 to 5000 barrels per day (some estimated 20000 per day). Then BP applied over 200000 gallons of additional chemicals, causing the oil to sink, or to dispurse, making more toxic chemicals present for the fishery. This is on site footage from Venice, with Larry Schweiger, President of the National Wildlife Federation. Our Environmental consulting company can issue a “certificate of damage” if you know someone damaged, have them call: 817 738 9595, or go to: www.environment-solutions.com For more photos and still shots go to: www.bootheglobalperspectives.com
From this live video, it does not appear that the TOP KILL method is stopping the flow. If anything, it has gotten worse. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure it out. I believe we are witnessing Epic Phail. And the Earth pays the price. Part 4 coming soon! Video Rating: 5 / 5
Report: Coast Guard Saw Threat of Disaster
Within Hours of Deepwater Horizon Explosion, the Coast Guard Saw Possibility of Catastrophic Spill Read more on CBS News
The BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster is a human and an environmental tragedy. We must focus on the steps we can take right now to reduce harm to coastal ecosystems and the people who depend on them. One critically important way for you to have an immediate impact is to support Ocean Conservancy’s oil spill restoration efforts. Please go to www.oceanconservancy.org to help me and our rapid response team carry out the important work of restoring the Gulf. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Gulf oil spill workers report health problems
More than a dozen workers have been treated at local medical centers for flu-like symptoms ranging from chest pain to dizziness, nausea and headaches, presumably due to exposure to different chemicals emanating from the slick, according to news reports. Read more on USA Today
Report: Cozy Relationship Between Oil, Regulators
The Deepwater Horizon exploded five weeks ago. It was one of about 3,500 oil and gas platforms in the Gulf regulated by the Minerals Management Service. President Obama has complained about the agency’s “cozy relationship” with the oil industry, and a new report issued Tuesday reveals just how cozy. Read more on CBS 3 Philadelphia
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