Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: Does Anybody Care?
TODAY, This article was posted on The Guardian:
“Obama takes tougher line on oil spill: Obama administration directed more fire against BP, ordering it to provide daily updates on its efforts to contain the spill.”
- (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times / May 10, 2010)
Oil Plumes Headed to Florida Keys
BP has announced that approximately 20% of the oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico is finally being contained and brought to the surface, but scientists worry that dangers to the deepwater wildlife will be much worse than anticipated.
Oil Spill Containment Dome Delivered
A massive containment dome arrived at the site of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday. By Monday, BP hopes the 4-story tall iron funnel will start containing approximately 85% of the oil being released.
President Obama’s Nuclear Posture Review
President Obama announced on Monday that limits will be placed on the circumstances in which the United States will use nuclear arms in response to attacks from countries who are in compliance with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. A summit meeting to discuss the move is planned for next week.
President Obama hopes that this treaty will begin the transition to a world where nuclear arms are obsolete.
Drilling Plans Mean Independent Energy
Today, President Obama proposed a plan to drill for both natural gas and oil on the eastern coastline of the United States. While supporters of developing independent energy sources back the plan, it has also received criticism from the environmentally conscious.
Aside from drilling on the U.S. coastline of the Atlantic, the plans include drilling projects around the eastern Gulf of Mexico as well as on the northern coast of Alaska.
Of course, President Obama has received criticism of his announcement from both ends. Some believe drilling for these sources of energy in our own backyard will only work towards providing… Continue reading