“There’s no way that dome is going to work,” one Venice, LA fishing boat captain told me last week. “It’s just a distraction to make it look like BP is … Read more
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What You Wish You Didn’t Know About Oil Spills
A few facts gathered by the National Wildlife Federation’s Senior Scientist, Doug Inkley… According to the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, about 3 million gallons of … Read more
A Video Report from BP Oil Spill’s Surface
I finished this wind-blown clip just seconds before our boat captain hit the engines for home, worried a dispersant plane might fly over us.
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NWF President Talks to Rachel Maddow About BP Oil Spill
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow broadcast her show live last night from the Mississippi River Delta town of Venice, LA. Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, joined her … Read more
Reflections on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and What’s Ahead for the Gulf Coast
Staff in the National Wildlife Federation’s Alaska office observe the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and offer their perspective based on their experiences of the Exxon Valdez after-effects. Read more
Sat PM Gulf Coast Oil Spill Update: Slick Triples in Size
From the Associated Press: The oil slick over the water’s surface appeared to triple in size over the past two days, which could indicate an increase in the rate that … 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
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
