Sydney Ideas talk – Deepwater Horizon: what happened and what next? Village Voice Balmain The Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 killed 11 workers and released an oil gusher nearly a mile below the surface of the water that took 87 days to bring under control. The incident is considered to be one of the … Republicans block oil drilling safety reformsOpposing Views
The town of Grand Bayou, Louisiana, has no streets and no cars, just water and boats. And now the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatens the very existence of the Atakapa-Ishak Indians who live there. “We’re facing the potential for cultural genocide,” says one tribe member. Video Rating: 4 / 5
BP builds self-sustaining village for workers
VENICE, La. (AP) – It’s not home sweet home, but it’s not bad. BP has transformed a scrub-covered lot into a small village that will let workers cleaning up the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill have a place to sleep, shower, eat and even enjoy some recreation. Read more on WXVT 15 Greenville
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