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Senate Dems say energy bill out early as Monday

Senate Dems say energy bill out early as Monday Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will unveil the pared-down energy bill focusing on reforming offshore oil drilling as early as Monday, a senior Democratic aide said on Friday. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News

What are the likely effects of the BP oil spill on whales and marine life?

Obviously those covered in oil will suffer, I was just wondering how toxic the oil is, and what the effect will be on wildlife esp whales who come into contact with the oil after it moves beyond the Gulf of Mexico. I’ve tried googling this but without a science background it’s hard to know what […]

Gulf tropical storm puts BP spill work on hold

Gulf tropical storm puts BP spill work on hold By Kristen Hays and Tom Bergin Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News

“The Smaller Craft has the Right of Way.”

Image taken on 2010-07-07 12:58:49 by doneastwest.

BP oil spill solution

BP oil spill solution idea by the Worlds Strongest Redneck.

A history of oil pipeline opposition

A history of oil pipeline opposition Tracing the fight against oil lines and tanker traffic across the Atlantic since 2004 Read more on The Globe and Mail

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Image taken on 2010-05-01 17:05:28 by slmeier2.

BP oil spill: Ships working on damaged well evacuated due to Tropical Storm Bonnie

BP oil spill: Ships working on damaged well evacuated due to Tropical Storm Bonnie Ships and crew working on the damaged BP oil well to leave site for up to two weeks due to the threat posed by Tropical Storm Bonnie. Read more on Daily Telegraph

BP’s Oil Spill measured in Exxon Valdezes [original size]

Image taken on 2010-05-03 08:32:37 by vinmarshall.

BP says it has halted oil leaking into Gulf

BP says it has halted oil leaking into Gulf NEW ORLEANS (AP) â€” A tightly fitted cap was successfully keeping oil from gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in three months, BP said Thursday. The victory â€” long awaited by weary residents along the coast â€” is the most significant milestone […]

BP Oil Spill Live Feed: Still gashing as cap struggle continues

US agency has confirmed underwater oil plums as far as 142 miles from BP spill. It comes as the cap on the blown-out well in the Gulf is reportedly capturing a half-million gallons (1.9 million litres) a day. But the hopeful report was offset by a warning that the far-flung slick has broken up into […]

Paying for their messes: the record for oil companies isn’t stellar

Paying for their messes: the record for oil companies isn’t stellar People affected by the Exxon Valdez oil-spill disaster had to wait two decades before being compensated. It could well be the same with BP, since oil concerns often find ways to avoid paying compensation after spills. Read more on Deutsche Welle

Oil clean-up a ‘huge, uncontrolled experiment’

Oil clean-up a ‘huge, uncontrolled experiment’ A US congressman has warned the massive oil clean-up may be doing more long-term damage than the spill itself. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation

How much affect will the BP oil spill have on the products they own such as castrol?

I know that “BP” owns the brand “Castrol”. With everything thats been going on(oil spill), I was wondering how that would affect their products such as catrol motor oils? Since BP has to now spend millions to try and clean up their mess, will this mean the quality of their products such as catrol motor […]

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