On the Eco-Speak

Oil is by far the leading source of energy in the world; it essentially supports our economy here in Alberta. Yet how often do we stop and think of the effects of our dependancies on oil? The upcoming stories on this blog will cover the many aspects of oil and its affect on day to day lives. Those aspects being the environmental implications of the use of oil, and also the potential applications of oil products, along side alternative forms of energy that are in development.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Experts Make Prediction On Gulf Rebound

The BP oil spill is commonly believed to have devastated the ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico. However, experts say that most of the oil in the Gulf will biodegrade with the help of microbes, which use the oil as food. Despite this, wetlands and wildlife will most likely suffer adverse affects. If the oil has penetrated the roots, it will reach open water and destroy wetland areas. Depending on species and lifespan, wildlife may recover in 1 - 20 years.
Arielle Berze
BBC Article of Gulf Rehabilitation