The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has developed a terrific website using geoplatform technology that has near real time updates … [Read more...]
Rep. Frank Pallone Announces June 16 Hearing on BP Oil Spill Health Effects
New Jersey congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has announced that the House Energy and Commerce Health subcomittee will hold hearings on June 16 to … [Read more...]
Florida’s Daily BP Oil Spill Response Update for June 14, 2010
Florida Governor Charlie Crist and the State Emergency Response Team have released the June 14, 2010 update for the Deepwater Horizon BP Oil spill. … [Read more...]
Louisiana Epidemiologist Edward Trapido Concerned About Long Term Health Effects of BP Oil Spill
Unlike other health officials involved in the BP oil spill, Dr. Edward Trapido, Wendall Gauthier Chair of Cancer Epidemiology at Louisiana State … [Read more...]
OSHA Deputy Secretary Jordan Barab Testifies Before Congress on BP Oil Spill
Occupational and Safety Health Administration deputy secretary Jordan Barab testified last week before the Senate Subcommittee on Employment and … [Read more...]
Florida Stays Up To Date On BP Oil Spill With Detailed Website
The state of Florida has a very complete and detailed daily summary of how the BP oil spill is affecting Florida beaches and waters and the latest … [Read more...]
Poll Shows Anglers Concerned About Long Term Safety of Eating Fish From the Gulf After BP Oil Spill
A poll taken by AnglerSurvey is reporting that two thirds of respondents are concerned about possible contamination and health risks from eating fish … [Read more...]
Health Concerns Rise Over Planned Oil Burn by BP
Drs. Phil Harbor and Diane Bailey raise concerns about the health risks to workers on nearby ships and oil platforms of burning hundreds of thousands … [Read more...]
Public Health Writer Andrew Schneider Discusses Safety of Gulf Seafood
Health journalist Andrew Schneider has a lengthy article on the testing methods being developed to detect contamination of fish, shrimp, and crab … [Read more...]
EPA Finally Lists Ingredients In Chemical Dispersant Corexit, Including 2 Butoxy Ethanol
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has now listed eight ingredients found in the Corexit chemical dispersants being used in the BP oil … [Read more...]
Rep Carolyn Maloney Sees Parallels in Health Risks Between BP and 9/11 Workers
US Rep Carolyn Maloney is warning of the possible health dangers for the BP oil spill workers if health concerns are dismissed and protective gear is … [Read more...]
Cleanup Workers In BP Oil Spill at Risk For Heat-Related Illness
Workers wearing Tyvek protective suites are being advised to work in shifts of no longer than 15 to 20 mintues and to drink plenty of fluids and eat … [Read more...]