Local groups announce Weeks Bay Principles for Gulf Recovery, demand action at six-month anniversary of Deepwater Horizon explosionOctober 20th marks six months of BP’s oil drilling disaster in the Gulf. The disaster has taken its toll on the coast, and impacts will be felt by real people for decades. Reforms are urgently needed to prevent …
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In the days leading up to the 6th month anniversary of the BP deepwater drilling disaster, GRN is highlighting nine previous oil disasters, to give historic context to what the Gulf of Mexico is experiencing, and will experience for years to come.Prestige, 2002 In 2002, only eight years ago, Spain experienced the largest scale disturbance …
The President’s National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling seems unlikely to avoid a conclusion that is all too familiar to anyone who is working to create a more sustainable, energy future for the United States: we are addicted to oil, it is killing us, and we, as a nation, …
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In the days leading up to the 6th month anniversary of the BP deepwater drilling disaster, GRN is highlighting nine previous oil disasters, to give historic context to what the Gulf of Mexico is experiencing, and will experience for years to come.Sea Empress, 1996 On February 15, 1996 in Milford Haven, Wales, the supertanker Sea …
In the days leading up to the 6th month anniversary of the BP deepwater drilling disaster, GRN is highlighting nine previous oil disasters, to give historic context to what the Gulf of Mexico is experiencing, and will experience for years to come.Persian Gulf War, 1991Unlike the other spills caused by weather and human error, the …
In the days leading up to the 6th month anniversary of the BP deepwater drilling disaster, GRN is highlighting nine previous oil disasters, to give historic context to what the Gulf of Mexico is experiencing, and will experience for years to come.Exxon Valdez, 1989 The Exxon Valdez oil spill is one of the worst spills …
Congratulations to Grace Nelson of Richmond, VA who won the Aveda Earth Month Drawing 2010!The Grand Prize includes:Two nights at the Intercontinental New Orleans and brunch for two$500 gift card on the airline of her choice$200 gift certificate at Lilette for dinnerGift certificate for dinner for two at BayonaThanks to everyone who participated in the …
Our group statement is below, and you can check out some of the press coverage from BusinesssWeek, Mother Jones, AP, and Times-Picayune.How Toxic are Oil Dispersants? Groups Press EPA to Find Out Before Next SpillShrimpers, community groups petition agency for info, clear rules before OK’ing future useWashington, D.C. Gulf coast shrimpers and affected community groups …
In the days leading up to the 6th month anniversary of the BP deepwater drilling disaster, GRN is highlighting nine previous oil disasters, to give historic context to what the Gulf of Mexico is experiencing, and will experience for years to come.Irenes Serenade, 1980The Irenes Serenade oil spill was an environmental disaster of oil in …
On a recent flyover (October 3rd) along the Louisiana coast, GRN documented rather large stretches of beach blanketed by thick, heavy oil. The good news is that we were able to see some clean-up activity taking place on beaches in East Bay between South and Southwest passes. The bad news is that I’ve seen more …