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.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Coral Indicates a Catastrophic Event

Deep sea coral found near the site of the Gulf Oil Spill has been found to be either dead or dying. Researchers found the coral to be covered in a "black, fluffy-like substance" which fell off as samples were taken. Scientists continue to speculate that the oil is not degrading, and is having unseen effects on marine life.
Arielle Berze - News
National Geographic's Biological Findings