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The environmental impacts of offshore oil drilling90

The 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?

14 comments    environment fossil fuels oil gas
Looking For An Offshore Oil Drilling Jobs72

Looking For An Offshore Oil Drilling Jobs

I spent a couple of years living about an hour or so from the Gulf of Mexico. I had some friends whose parents worked on the oil rigs. They were experts in their field, knowing the best way to keep the rigs running or even being able to move them to...

2 comments    offshore drilling job
Gulf Oil Spill Disaster76

Gulf 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.

14 comments    environment texas oil spill
Job Opportunities in Oil Field - Top Paying Jobs On Offshore Oil Drilling Rigs76

Job 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...

8 comments    gulf of mexico bp oil spill
Offshore Jobs in Louisiana75

Offshore Jobs in Louisiana

Guide for finding Offshore employment in Louisiana. Here you will find information to help you decide if you might be interested in working offshore. This information includes job requirements as well as the benefits of working for oilfield/offshore companies.

0 comments    energy jobs job
BIGGEST ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER IN UNITED STATES HISTORY--GULF of MEXICO OIL SPILL63

BIGGEST ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER IN UNITED STATES HISTORY--GULF of MEXICO OIL SPILL

Biggest Environmental Disaster in United States History. On April 20, 2010 a Methane Gas Bubble was able to escape through a defective safety valve on the Deepwater Horizon's offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, causing an explosion that sank the drilling...

united states environment green
Accident forgiveness, and sometimes stupidity too58

Accident forgiveness, and sometimes stupidity too

It is 3 months passed the DeepWater Horizon Oil spill of April 20, 2010. It is hotter than ever in the Gulf region. Residents, are mad and everybody is wanting BPs blood. Some things are too big for recompense, sometimes we must forgive, even stupidity and greed.

17 comments    peace environment hope
Most Treasured Destinations on Galveston Island!69

Most Treasured Destinations on Galveston Island!

  The Strand is where the locals hide, when the strip is jam packed with tourists, though many local Houstonians also know The Strand well. It is a lot like New Orleans, to say the least. it has the old...

3 comments    relationships travel religion
18 Worst Performer Stocks of S&P 500 Index 2010 Edition73

18 Worst Performer Stocks of S&P 500 Index 2010 Edition

This article will discuss about the 18 Worst Performer Stocks of S&P 500 index for 2010. I like to check the worst performer for next year trading idea. Did you know? Some of the worst performer stocks in 2009. The stock list includes Dean Foods Company, H&R Block Inc, Apollo Group Inc, Diamond Offshore Drilling inc and more.

6 comments    investing stock 2010
Galveston Texas72

Galveston Texas

This is a fascinating town to visit this article gives you a chance to see what Galveston has to off the tourist. Photographs and videos of some of the many points of interest. See what is there before you go read about it is just what you need if you are planning to visit Galveston. If you aren't planning to visit Galveston then I suggest that you give this article a look because you might change your mind. We found Galveston by chance and we are so glad we did.

21 comments    travel vacation texas
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