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As oil spill ends, are Gulf Coast economic woes just beginning? – Christian Science Monitor
The Hindu As oil spill ends, are Gulf Coast economic woes just beginning?Christian Science MonitorBP says it will stay for years, but some oil spill relief operations are winding down. The loss of BP jobs, along with the drilling moratorium, could mean tough times for the Gulf Coast. Commercial fisherman Harry Cheramie speaks on... »
BP and US Agree on Oil Spill Compensation Fund – BusinessWeek
Moneycontrol.com BP and US Agree on Oil Spill Compensation FundBusinessWeekAug. 9 (Bloomberg) — The US completed negotiations with BP Plc over the company's agreement to establish a $20 billion fund to compensate victims of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Justice Department. …Allen: Oil crews watch stormy weather over... »
In the Gulf, scientific questions still lurk beneath the surface – CNN
Telegraph.co.uk In the Gulf, scientific questions still lurk beneath the surfaceCNNScientists say little is known about the long-term environmental impacts the Gulf oil spill. (CNN) — When Ed Overton looks at the remains of what's happened to the Gulf of Mexico over the past few months, he sees a stale, …Cost of the response... »
Allen gives BP a mixed grade – CNN
CNN Allen gives BP a mixed gradeCNNRetired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen heads the federal response to the Gulf oil spill. Washington (CNN) — As he reflects on lessons learned from dealing with the Gulf oil spill, the man charged with leading …Allen: Relief Well in Gulf Will Be FinishedCBS NewsUS clean-up 'must go... »
Cap on Oil-Spill Payouts Set to Rise in U.K. – Wall Street Journal
The Hindu Cap on Oil-Spill Payouts Set to Rise in U.K.Wall Street JournalThe UK oil industry is to consider doubling the cap on payouts for oil spills in the North Sea, amid concerns that the current system is inadequate to deal with an incident on the scale of the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the... »
US optimistic end in sight in drive to permanently seal oil well – CNN
Reuters US optimistic end in sight in drive to permanently seal oil wellCNNBy the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — As the cement hardens Friday in the crippled oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, federal officials are sounding increasingly optimistic that the end is in sight in the drive to permanently seal the well.... »
BP Completes Cement Plug at Top of Macondo Well, Sealing Source of Spill – Bloomberg
Globe and Mail BP Completes Cement Plug at Top of Macondo Well, Sealing Source of SpillBloombergBP Plc completed a cement plug at the top of its Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico, sealing off the source of millions of gallons of oil dumped into the sea after an April …To seal or sell?... »
Turning a Crisis Into an Opportunity – New York Times
CBC.ca Turning a Crisis Into an OpportunityNew York TimesCHICAGO — At a political fund-raiser on Thursday for a close friend running for his old Senate seat, President Obama brought up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to make his case to voters. The latest on President Obama, …Oil spill in Michigan's Kalamazoo... »
Oil spill in Michigan’s Kalamazoo River has echoes of Gulf of Mexico disaster – Washington Post
The Hindu Oil spill in Michigan's Kalamazoo River has echoes of Gulf of Mexico disasterWashington PostBP, the government and an army of volunteers are fighting to contain and clean the millions of gallons of oil spewing from the site of the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. By Kari Lydersen and David... »
Crush of mud finally plugs BP’s well in the Gulf – The Associated Press
CBC.ca Crush of mud finally plugs BP's well in the GulfThe Associated PressNEW ORLEANS — In the end, it was a crush of mud that finally plugged the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico, three months after the offshore drilling rig explosion that unleashed a gusher of oil and a summer of misery... »