By Larry Schweiger Here is my statement on President Obama’s freeze on new coastal drilling. Go to www.nwf.org/oilspill for the latest developments on the oil spill and how you can … Read more
BP oil spill
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Much Bigger Than Current Public Estimates?
BP originally said just 1,000 gallons per day were leaking from the Gulf Coast oil spill. Then on Wednesday, BP upped their estimate to 5,000 gallons per day. But now, … Read more
The Big Ooze
Today, the Big Ooze meets the Big Easy and its surrounding marshes and communities along the Gulf coast. The horrific tragedy unfolds before us in slow motion. Unfortunately, the worst … Read more
Friday AM Update on Gulf Coast Oil Spill
A quick roundup of morning news on the Gulf Coast oil spill: As the Associated Press reports, the things are going from bad to worse along the Gulf Coast, as … Read more
Breaking: Gulf Coast Oil Spill Now Projected to Make Landfall Tonight
The oil spill forecast is now looking like some of the worst-case scenarios we’ve been hearing. Read more
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Staying Away From Shore For Now
As the investigation continues into the oil rig blast that left 11 workers missing & presumed dead, crews are working to clean up the 42,000 gallons of oil per day … Read more
Will Oil from Rig Disaster Wash Ashore on Gulf Coast?
After an explosion on board an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, the focus continues to be on 11 missing workers. But Accuweather forecasters are also looking ahead at … Read more