Gulf Oil Spill Could Last 2 Plus Years, Experts Warn
Filed under: Daily Breakdown ArchivesBased on a 50 million barrel total reservoir estimate, the Gulf oil spill could continue apace for up to 2 years, and even longer than that if a 500 million total figure is correct and BP fails to plug the leak.&nbs...
A Disaster for the Gulf Coast, A Disaster for Obama
Filed under: Environment, Energy, Obama Administration, Oil SpillThe Gulf oil spill is creating negative impressions that will be durable and difficult to undo. The calamity may become a metaphor for the Obama presidency. Permalink | Ema...
On Oil Spill, Why Obama Should Listen to Sen. Bill Nelson
Filed under: Environment, Energy, Obama Administration, Oil SpillSen. Bill Nelson has ardently opposed offshore drilling near his home state of Florida for decades. Now, he is a leading voice in the debate over the spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Per...
Public Still Disapproves of Obama Response to Oil Spill After Speech, BP Concessions
Filed under: Barack Obama, Environment, Polls, Energy, Obama Administration, Poll Watch, Oil SpillPublic disapproval of President Obama's response to the oil spill continues despite his success at getting BP to agree to a $20 billion claims fund. ...
Oil Leak and BP: The Brits Take Tea
Filed under: Barack Obama, Humor, Energy, Obama Administration, Chaos Theory, United Kingdom, Oil SpillIt's 1776 all over again Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Obama Scores $20 Billion for Oil Spill Claims and an Apology From BP
Filed under: Barack Obama, Environment, Energy, Obama Administration, Oil Spill, White HouseThe White House wins two big concessions from BP. But Obama signals the administration is not done with the company, saying BP will "continue to be liable for t...
Obama’s Oval Office Speech on Oil Spill: Defends Response, Calls for Energy Reform
Filed under: Barack Obama, Environment, Energy, Obama Administration, Oil Spill, White HouseThe president outlined the government's reaction to the Gulf oil spill, discussed steps to minimize the chances of a future catastrophe, and vowed BP will pay f...
