In initial findings sure to come under fire from environmental groups, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has released findings that … [Read more...]
NOAA Issues Projections of Likely Path of Contamination for US Beaches
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued projections for the probability of oil contamination of US beaches in … [Read more...]
Louisiana Requesting BP Aid For Mental Health Services
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 … [Read more...]
Escambia County Issues Latest BP Oil Spill Update
Escambia County, Florida has issued its latest update on environmental and health conditions affecting Escambia County and nearby areas. They continue … [Read more...]
Oklahoma University Toxicologists Warn of Decades Long Health Risks in BP Oil Spill
Robert Lynch, PhD, and other toxicologists from the Oklahoma University School of Public Health convened on Friday, June 18 to discuss the health … [Read more...]
BP Oil Spill Health Risks Focus of Institute of Medicine Forum June 22-23
The Institute of Medicine will hold a pubic forum on the possible emerging health risks of the Gulf oil spill on June 22-23 in New Orleans. The … [Read more...]
Experts Say Health Risks From BP Oil Spill To Last Years; Current Seafood Supply Safe
Multiple experts testified on Capitol Hill today that the health risks for the Gulf oil spill will last for years, but the seafood now in stores and … [Read more...]
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Posts Links and Health Warnings on BP Oil Spill in Gulf
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has a terrific compendium of links to the webpages of all the important agencies acting … [Read more...]
NOAA Develops Dedicated Website With Near Real-Time BP Oil Spill Updates and Health Warnings
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 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...]
Scientists Doug Inkley and Wes Tunnell Detail Decades Long Recovery From BP Oil Spill
National Wildlife Federation scientist Doug Inkley, Texas biologist Wes Tunnell and other scientists say that based on studies from other oil spill … [Read more...]