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

An (un)finished project

A NY Times article that focuses on those responsible for the gulf oil spill. It outlines that safety was traded for profit as the rig was unfinished, over budget, and 38 days behind schedule. The article aims to inform the reader that the event was a result of bad decisions by BP, Halliburton and Transocean. More investigations will need to be completed to determine individuals responsible

Vern McGill - Opinion
NY Times Article of Oil Profit