In initial findings sure to come under fire from environmental groups, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has released findings that show the oil dispersant being used in the BP oil spill is not toxic to the endocrine systems of the marine animals on which it was tested.
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued projections for the probability of oil contamination of US beaches in Florida and along the Atlantic seaboard.
In the growing concern about the possible health effects of long term oil exposure for BP cleanup workers, scientists and physicians are looking at the Exxon Valdez cleanup for help. The only trouble is that there were no studies on the cleanup workers in Alaska. Anchorage, Alaska attorney Michael Schneider claims “We don’t know a Continue Reading
The state of Louisiana has asked BP to provide $10 million for mental health services for those affected by the BP oil spill. This is following the recent suicide of an Alabama fisherman
The state of Louisiana is now reporting 161 cases of illness related to the BP oil spill. Most have involved nausea, vomiting, headaches, and dizziness.
Escambia County, Florida has issued its latest update on environmental and health conditions affecting Escambia County and nearby areas. They continue to advise that tarballs not be handled or touched. Related Posts Marcucci Modification of Seldinger Technique for BP Oil Leak Fix
University South Alabama Sociology professor J. Steven Picou and Arch Diocese of New Orleans Catholic Charities medical director Elmore Rigamer highlight the likely psychological and emotional effects of the BP oil spill. Related Posts Oklahoma Toxicologists Warn of Decades Long Risk in BP Oil Spill Marcucci Modification of Seldinger Technique for BP Oil Leak Fix
Robert Lynch, PhD, and other toxicologists from the Oklahoma University School of Public Health convened on Friday, June 18 to discuss the health ramifications of the devastating Gulf oil spill, which they fear will be decades-long. Related Posts Marcucci Modification of Seldinger Technique for BP Oil Leak Fix
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