Deepwater Horizon Anniversary Reminds Why Offshore Drilling Should Be Phased Out, Not Expanded
Today is the seventh anniversary of the tragic Deepwater Horizon blowout. On April 20, 2010, the drilling rig sparked a massive explosion, which killed 11 people and set into motion 87 horrific…
#TaxDay Blog: Our Tax Money Underwrites BP's Gulf Negligence
It's April 15--tax day (at least for most years). Some of us get returns, some of us get surprised with extra taxes that are due, but no matter if you owe the…
37 Southeastern Communities Join Hands for Their Coast
On Saturday, May 18, communities throughout the Southeast hosted events to stand up for their treasured places and send the message that these places must be protected from the impacts of risky…
Why We Should Not Drill Offshore the South Atlantic
Today, April 20, marks the 3rd anniversary of the tragic Deepwater Horizon Gulf oil disaster. In spite of how apparent it seemed three years ago that offshore drilling is a bad idea…
This Isnt Settled Yet
This guest post, written by Dan Favre, Communications Director for Gulf Restoration Network, originally appeared on GRN's blog here. [Editorial note: Sadly, just hours after this landmark settlement, another Gulf oil platform…
First Criminal Charge in BP Oil Disaster Underwhelms
Many of the impacts from the BP oil disaster will go unseen. Typically, this is in reference to the hidden ecological impacts, deep underwater, from spewing millions of gallons of crude oil…
After Two Years The Gulf Spill Is Still Unfolding
Two years ago, we witnessed the unraveling of the worst environmental disaster in our country's history. On April 20, 2010 the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig exploded into flames, killing 11…
$6 Per Gallon Gasoline
As gasoline prices continue to rise across the country, and analysts predict $5 or $6 gasoline in the near future, people are wagging fingers and looking for relief at the pump. The last time gasoline prices…
BP Settlement Leaves More Questions Than Answers
This blog is a guest post by Aaron Viles, Gulf Restoration Network's Deputy Director, orignally posted on GRN's "Blogging for a Healthy Gulf". The big news is that BP and the plaintiffs…
New Gulf Oil Spill Raises New Questions
UPDATE 1: It has been confirmed that the tar balls that washed ashore during Tropical Storm Lee are, in fact, oil from the BP oil spill. UPDATE 2: The Coast Guard Deepwater Horizon…