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.
Oil Spill Threatening Local Wildlife and U.S. Coastline
Oil continues to rush into the Gulf of Mexico and efforts to curb the flow have failed repeatedly. The massive oil slick grows by approximately 5,000 barrels each day and seems to have already harmed local wildlife.
Wildlife is in danger in the Gulf of Mexico
Oil Spills into the Gulf of Mexico
As of Monday, it is unknown whether the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will be contained within days or continue to spread to coastal states in coming months.
