Health of the Gulf

As winter approaches, birds are beginning their migratory routes south - to the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers have been concerned with the overall health of the ecosystem, including populations of resident and migratory bird populations. Volunteers are helping researchers to count the incoming birds in the Gulf.
Arielle Berze - News
National Geographic Video Profile of Gulf

BP Out of the Red

An article from BBC online discussed BP's announcement that they had begun to make a profit again, despite their record losses from April to June. The article discusses the replacement chief executive and the transition to his takeover. This article provides numbers and figures regarding BP's monetary losses and gains, and provides validity of their sources.
Vern McGill - Opinion
BBC Article on BP Profits

Outrage Under Macondo

In the latest outrage regarding the BP spill, reports regarding the flawed cement used in the Macondo well arose that stated BP knew the cement mixture was prone to failure. The company hired by BP, Halliburton, conducted three tests on the mixture, finding it unstable each time. This article covered the new report from the presidential commission investigation, published in the NY Times.
Vern McGill - Opinion
NY Times Article of Recent Outrage

Six Months and Counting

The sixth-month anniversary of the BP Oil spill slipped past most media late October, though many of the damages are still causing grief to the wildlife and environment. This article wraps up the past six months, the legalities, the damages, and what still needs to be done. Written in the NY Times, this article is a credible editorial that concentrates on bills being passed and progress in the Senate.
Vern McGill - Opinion
NY Times Anniversary Story

Cemented Theory of Destruction

 “Cement evidence” has been found. The cement mixture used to plug the Deepwater Horizon oil well contributed, among many other faults, to the disaster. Tests are currently being done on the blowout preventer, which may have also contributed to the cause of the accident. 
Erika Recarro - News
Chronicle's Incident Report