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Gulf Oil Spill – Cleaning Wetlands May Be Impossible

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HUFFINGTON POST– The gooey oil washing into the maze of marshes along the Gulf Coast could prove impossible to remove, leaving a toxic stew lethal to fish and wildlife, government officials and independent scientists said. Officials are considering some drastic and risky solutions: They could set the wetlands on fire or flood areas in hopes of floating out the oil. … Read More

BP Enjoys Lobbying Strength as Investigation Looms

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COMMON DREAMS– On Thursday, oil giant BP asked for U.S. government assistance in cleaning up massive amounts of crude oil ominously approaching the coast of Louisiana — the messy results of a recent oil rig explosion 40 miles off-shore. In response, the Obama administration promised support in both clean up and containment of the environmental crisis. The president also sent clear … Read More