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83BP Oil Spill: Gulf Coast Update
The BP Oil Spill is finally showing itself along the gulf coast from the beaches of Mississippi to the beaches of Pensacola, FL. The beaches of Biloxi, MS were basically deserted due to the oil coming ashore....
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93The environmental impacts of offshore oil drilling
If there had been any doubt before, the recent catastrophe on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico has really driven home the message that drilling for oil is a messy and risky business. Consequently, decisions are now being made that affect the future of offshore oil drilling. But how risky is it really? Should we stop offshore drilling?
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79Gulf Oil Spill Disaster
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in April 2010 left a dramatic impact on the economy of the entire Gulf Coast as well as ecosystems in several states that touch the gulf coast. Law suits are still pending in 2012.
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69Making a Difference- The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
At this point, oil is still bleeding into the Gulf, endangering local life, people's livelihoods, and the balance of our world's ecology. I'm no expert in the how and why of it, you can Google to find out what made this happen. I'm also not...
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83Job Opportunities in Oil Field - Top Paying Jobs On Offshore Oil Drilling Rigs
Many oil companies are facing a shortage of experienced and qualified engineers and geologists to fill up positions on oil fields and offshore drilling rigs. If you are going to choose a college major and are worried about future career prospects...
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69BP Oil Spill Live Feed
Oil Spill Containment is a delicate process that is both time and resource intensive. Oil spills are devastating events that without quick and effective containment have profound and long term effects and...
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78Imagine what life would be like in a world without petroleum products
Ridding your home of petroleum products means much more than switching to natural gas or bio fuels in your tank.
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84Drilling and Oil Companies Active in the Gulf of Mexico List
Drilling and oil companies in the Gulf of Mexico are significant for the US economy, oil and gas production and the environment. In 2010 the massive catastrophic BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill was the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history. Hurricane season also has all eyes on the Gulf. Given the heavy presence of oil and gas rigs in the gulf the majority of offshore rig contractors are represented in the Gulf of Mexico. Transocean Ltd which is the largest oil service company in the wor
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67Be Careful What You Listen to.
An article regarding the different mediums of information in media, specifically - scholarly journals and magazines.
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59Olivia helps out on the oil spill !
Like anybody with a pulse , I suffer from utter exhaustion just trying to even watch the news. We have oil spills , terrorism and political division at unprecedented levels. We elect so called leaders and we...
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