How Toxic Is the Gulf? Research Is Being Released Today
Share WASHINGTON – Paul Anastas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s assistant administrator for Research and Development, will hold a press conference call TODAY, June 30 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the data from EPA’s first round of independent dispersant testing. On May 22, EPA directed BP to analyze potential alternative dispersants for toxicity and effectiveness. BP reported to EPA that they were unable to find a dispersant that is less... Read More
Visit to Cat Island (47th Day of the BP Oil Spill)
Share As the oil spill continues to flood the Gulf of Mexico some people are taking action to document and show what’s happening in the area. Below is a 5 min video that was sent to me by Greenpeace that will give you snapshot of some of the damage that is happening to the coastline. If you’re inspired by this video or would like to take some kind of action you can go to Greenpeace and fill out a template to send your thoughts to the President. Read More
How does the oil spill compare to the Pacific Garbage Patch?
Share What is the Pacific Garbage Patch? You know what a landfill looks like; mounds of trash piled up where bulldozers and other exotic heavy machinery smash, grind and burry the trash, right? Well the Pacific Garbage Patch is quite similar but it floats out in our ocean with nothing to hide it unless parts of it sink down into the deep blue sea. The Pacific Garbage Patch is roughly located in an area between 130 degrees to 155 degrees west and... Read More
