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CNN is reporting on an oil rig explosion 80 miles off Louisiana coast. Fortunately all 13 workers involved in the rig explosion are accounted for with one injury. The implications are not positive for the US offshore oil industry.
Breaking News: Rig Explodes in the Gulf
Breaking news: another rig has exploded in the Gulf. Deja vu all over again? The AP reports that an offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the Deepwater Horizon. The blast was reported by a commercial helicopter company about 9:30 a.m. Show More Summary
What The Hell??? Another Oil Rig Explodes In The Gulf Of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an oil and gas platform explosion Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico west of the recent catastrophic BP oil spill. Mariner Energy’s Vermilion Rig 380 exploded about 90 miles south of Vermilion Bay, off Louisiana about 10:30 a.m., Thursday, U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Bill Colclough said on CNN. [...]
Oil Rig Explodes in Gulf of Mexico, One Person Missing
An oil rig 80 miles off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico is still burning after an explosion around 9 a.m. this morning, according to the Coast Guard. There were thirteen people aboard the rig, which is owned by Mariner Energy, and all but one are now accounted for. Helicopters and planes are currently en route to aid survivors. [WDSU] Read more posts by Chris Rovzar
Another Gulf Oil Rig Has Exploded
An offshore oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill. A commercial helicopter company reported the blast around 9:30 a.m. CDT Thursday, Coast Guard Petty Officer Casey Ranel said. Show More Summary
Another Gulf of Mexico Oil Rig Explodes [Explosions]
An offshore rig to the West of the Deepwater Horizon disaster site has exploded. Luckily, it was non-producing and there are no reported deaths. But man, oil companies really shouldn't have listened to that sinister Explode-O-Rig 5000™ salesman. [NYT] More »
Another Oil Rig Just Exploded in the Gulf of Mexico
There was an explosion this morning on the Vermilion Oil Rig 380, 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay along the central Louisiana coast, west of the site of the Deep Water Horizon blast. 13 workers were rescued by the Coast Guard, with only one seriously injured. Show More Summary
Shallow water rig explosion in Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans TV station WDSU is reporting on a new mishap off the Louisiana coast involving a shallow water rig. One person is missing after a rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, about 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay, the U.S. Coast Guard said. It happened around 9 a.m., and as of 10:15 a.m., [...]
Oil Rig ‘Explodes’ in the Gulf of Mexico
According to the New York Times: Coast Guard Says Oil Rig Exploded in Gulf of Mexico, A.P. Reports An offshore oil rig exploded on Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill, the Coast Guard told the Associated Press. Coast Guard Petty Officer Casey Ranel said that the [...]
Breaking: Another Oil Rig in Gulf of Mexico Explodes
The Associated Press reports: GRAND ISLE, La. -- An offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill. Coast Guard Petty Officer Casey Ranel says the blast was reported by a commercial helicopter company about 9:30 a.m. Show More Summary
New Rig Explosion In The Gulf Of Mexico, 1 Worker Missing (ME, APE)
At least one worker missing. The Coast Guard is responding to a drilling rig explosion. Here's the report from WDSU.com: One person is missing after a rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, about 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay, the U.S. Show More Summary
New Rig Explosion In The Gulf Of Mexico, 1 Worker Missing (ME, APE)
At least one worker missing. The Coast Guard is responding to a drilling rig explosion. Here's the report from WDSU.com: One person is missing after a rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, about 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay, the U.S. Show More Summary
Is BP Just Trying To Buy Its Reputation Back With Advertising?
Because it is our nature to do such things, most of the world has moved on from the anger or whatever was experienced during the BP Deepwater Horizon oil mess in the Gulf of Mexico. There are still pockets of activism but the mainstream has started to flush that story out of its faulty and [...]
British Petroleum’s Attack On The Environment – And Where Government Interests Lie
By William K. Wolfrum
When the Obama Administration came out earlier this month and said that of the 4.9 million barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico by British Petroleum’s destroyed Deep Water Horizon Well, only 26 percent remained, many found it hard to believe. Show More Summary
Stuff to read
While the world was focused on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a BP refinery here released huge amounts of toxic chemicals into the air that went unnoticed by residents until many saw their children come down with respiratory problems. Ick, BP! Fossil Hunters in Romania Find a 2-Clawed Relative of Velociraptor. Show More Summary
Creating a Better World: Sea Shepherd Comes to Gulf of Mexico, Leads Change by Example
A lot of us here at FDL get frustrated with how ineffective our political leaders have become. Paul Watson, Founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has demonstrated that we don't need to just rely on our political leaders to create change for the better. Show More Summary
SouthernLINC Wireless Shares Five Easy Ways to Enhance Hurricane Awareness Through Everyday Technology
SouthernLINC Wireless Shares Five Easy Ways to Enhance Hurricane Awareness Through Everyday Technology Forecasted active storm season and Gulf of Mexico oil spill warrant added precaution in Southeast PR Newswire — August 31, 2010 ATLANTA, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ — Historically, late August through October are the most dynamic months of the Atlantic basin hurricane season, [...]
Ecopsychology Journal Explores The Devastating Psychological Effects Of The BP Gulf Disaster
Anger, depression, and helplessness are the main psychological responses being seen in response to the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and they are likely to have long-lasting effects, according to an interview in Ecopsychology, a peer-reviewed, online journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The interview is available free online here...
Is Science on the Gulf Oil Spill Skewed?
Newsweek has a great write up about how independent scientific queries into the Gulf of Mexico are being squashed. Only are few scientists were able to benefit from the National Science Foundation’s 10.2 million dollars in the rapid response research program and conduct independent research. Show More Summary
Devastating psychological effects of BP Gulf disaster explored
Anger, depression and helplessness are the main psychological responses being seen in response to the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and they are likely to have long-lasting effects, according to experts.