Turtle Release Despite Claims of Weathered Oil

32 turtles have been released south of Grand Isle, LA. after being treated for oil exposure from the Gulf Oil Spill. New concerns of weathered oil have been raised following the release, but the National Coast Guard believes these sightings to be red algae bloom.
Arielle Berze - News
Examiner Article of Released Turtles

Vessel Leaking in Pagudpud Bay

An oil spill from a marooned North American Vessel is posing a threat to ecotourism and wildlife in Pagudpud Bay, Philippines. Valente (of the Environmental Management Bureau) said that the oil slick might reach resort areas. The leak has been reported to have spread at least throughout a  400-meter radius. Erika Recarro - News Philippines Inquirer Article of Leaking Vessel

230 Ducks Euthanized...Again

There has been another landing by ducks in Alberta Oil Sand’s tailing ponds. It is apparent that the company did everything possible to prevent the deaths, and it is believed that the ducks were forced from the sky by freezing rain.
Kammryn Dancy - News
CTV Article Concerning Euthanized Ducks

Canada criticized for "Business as Usual" approach to BP Oil Spill, Six Months Later

Six months after the Gulf of New Mexico's oil disaster, Canada is being harshly criticized for not having stricter regulations and monitoring of offshore oil wells. This article subtly attacks Canada's government, and is particularly interesting as oil is a very Conservative in nature. Considering this, the majority of offshore wells is on the east coast, where Conservatives have a lesser share in voter stakes than the west side of Canada.

Mike Blais - Analysis

Vancouver Sun's Article of Current Conditions

James Cameron in Alberta's Oil Sands

James Cameron's visit to Alberta's economic super centres has been one of the most widely-covered celebrity visits in Alberta's recent history. Most interesting is the way which individual media centres slanted Cameron's visit based on the media's views. In particular, Macleans is very harsh on Cameron's critique of the oil sands. When examined, the article shows a "this is what Cameron thinks of the oil sands, this is what the oil companies are doing to show him he's wrong, how do you like that, James Cameron?" structure, playing him off as someone who assumed one thing and is perhaps misguided in his views.
Mike Blais - Analysis
Macleans Article on Cameron's Visit

New Oil And Gas Regulations Take Effect Today

News of updated regulations on the oil and gas industry quickly spread though the media today. Chief among these regulations are stricter environmental controls and guideline. Despite this article being printed in a widely distributed paper across Canada, it is interesting to note that the articles themselves are barely more than blog postings. In a media environment where any news about the BP oil spills still receives an article of substantial length, it is interesting to note the shallow depth in which this news is covered.
Mike Blais - Analysis
Vancouver Sun Article of Regulation

BP's Economic Implications

Approximately six months after the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig, CBC outlines the effects on the economy, and fish and wildlife. CBC also summarizes the timeline of the oil spill as well as the clean-up which occurred in the last six months.

Erika Recarro - News

CBC Article of BP Economic Effects

Big Spending On Anti-Oil

Contributions to anti-oil foundations have increased in recent years, and are getting some big backers. As reported by Vivian Krause, one foundation, Tides U.S., has single handedly funded 36 anti oil movements. Yet there is no real knowledge existing about the company, and its validity is questioned in the article with plentiful states.

Kammryn Dancy - Analysis
Montreal Gazette Report of Charitable Foundations

Gulf for the Future

Ray Mabus, US Navy secretary, was asked by President Obama to design a strategy to restore the ecosystem of the Gulf that goes beyond the BP spill. Two main recommendations are cooperation by Congress to create a recovery council, and to ensure the penalties owed by BP and others are invested in this recovery project. Editorial from the NY Times that praises Mabus' plan.
Vern McGill - Opinion
NY Times Article of Suggested Oil Spill Measures

City and Colour to record a song inspired by the Gulf Oil Spill

Dallas Green from City and Colour has recorded a new song, At the Bird’s Foot, which commemorates the eleven men who died in the Gulf Oil Spill. The song will be recorded as a compilation album, with proceeds going to help those affected by the spill.
Arielle Berze - News

CBC Article of the Dedicated Song

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