Oil Oil Oil Oil

In lieu of the oil spill coverage, I saw the newest article (posted 10 minutes ago, so 12:10am) and it was saying how there is no end in sight for this oil spill. Even though we are spilling (pun INtended)into the third week of coverage, it is getting closer and closer to deciding that this is the biggest disaster and has surpassed the Exxon Valdez. Which is so unfortunate with the way the seas and oceans have been behaving lately. Climate change is already affecting so much, then to have the biggest oil spill in the history to hit, its just another blow to the precious balance of the oceans.

The article mentions how the "dome" pumping station didn't help and wasn't a success, stating "The failed containment efforts and an unfavorable turn in the weather suggest the three-week-old crisis could be dialed up a few notches". This situation isn't getting any better and there appears to be no end in sight. The spill is dumping around 5,000 barrels of oil a day. "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects that, with brisk onshore winds expected from the southeast, the points of potential contact of the spill with the mainland will multiply between now and Wednesday." This is such a tragic event that I hope gets better and they find a solution that works. It's so fascinating to read about this and see what is going on, but at the same time it's heartbreaking to see all the plant and wildlife in jeopardy and dying. Hopefully there will be an end in sight...but for now, just putting our best efforts forward.

article can be found at:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1016775020100510?type=marketsNews


-Mary Jane-