Alberta Oilsands Highlighted In American Senate Bill

Recent measures were drafted by the American Senate which would largely swing America's source of oil towards the Alberta Oil Sands. This recent move was said to be work comparable to an "industrial ballet" as quoted by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.

Kammryn Dancy - News

Vancouver Sun Article of American Senate Bill

BP OIl Spill Procedure Heavily Questioned

Last May, President Obama commissioned a study to determine the cause of the BP Oil spill, and to discuss safer drilling. The study gave the impression that the government was not fully competent to handle the spill. This opinion piece gives a sharp critique over the study and outcry from the public, written in the NY Times Editorial section.
Vern McGill - Opinion
New York Times Article of Obama Interpretation of Spill Response

Industry Suffering Along Gulf Coast

Seafood industries have suffered greatly since the Deep Horizon Oil Spill. However, despite many competitors going out of business effects the oil spill had on the taste and quality of sea food, one is making a comeback. Motivatit Seafoods is selling their products wholesale, now that their products have been tested clean of hydrocarbons. 

Arielle Berze - News
Sun Times Article Portraying Gulf Fishing Industries

BP Releases Findings in Regards to BP Oil Spill

BP released a report last month about the failures that occurred, and in turn caused the fire and oil spill. The report includes findings of a deficient barrier which allowed hydrocarbons to escape, “negative pressure tests,” and systems which allowed gas to travel in the engine rooms, causing the fire. Another major failure was that the blowout preventer was unsuccessful in “sealing the well.”
Erika Recarro - News
Safety Article of Horizon Oil Spill

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

Personnel Announced for Oil Sands Review

The Canadian Federal Government has announced the scientists which are to undertake a review of the Alberta oil sands water quality. This review is an independent review which was announced by the Alberta Government who's own review panel has not been announced. The six person panel is to consist of Dr. Peter J. Dillon, Dr. Subhasis Ghoshal, Dr. Andrew D. Miall, Dr. Joseph Rasmussen and Dr. John P. Smol the panel is to be chaired by Elizabeth Dowdeswell. The panel will review sixty days and post their findings afterwards for public viewing.
Kammryn Dancy
Digital Journal's Story of Review Panel

Global Warming: Jokes and jobs.

Thomas L. Friedmans NY Times article, titled “Aren't We Clever”, comments on the contrasting viewpoints of America and China regarding global warming. He critiques the American viewpoint that global warming is a “joke”, while praising the Chinese enthusiasm as they create more jobs to further “green” the country. Friedman is an acclaimed NY Times journalist and a multi-Pulitzer award winner, adding to the credibility of his article.
Vern McGill
NY Times Article of Public Perception of Global Warming