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.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Obama Administration to Quantify Devastation of BP Oil Spill

This article, published in the NY Times, discusses Obama's administration’s long awaited measures to calculate the amount of oil spilled by BP in the Gulf of Mexico. Although supporting the study, the author belittles the government’s credibility, recollecting on prior American media deceptions for oil spills. Despite these incidences, the author continues to recognize the credibility of the scientists and marine biologists involved. The author demonstrates a clear understanding of the political and scientific situations involved.
Vern McGill
NY Times Article Science and the Gulf