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Timeline – Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Millions of liters (liters) of oil have poured into the Gulf of Mexico since a 20-4 blast to the rig Deepwater Horizon triggered a massive spill, pollution 100 miles (160 km) of coastline, threatening some of the United States is most danger to a fragile ecosystem and fisheries. (more…) -
BP says Oil spill turns corner
COCO THREE, Louisiana (AP) – Energy giant BP said on Monday had “turned the corner” in a week-long effort to an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, even if the company new questions about the safety of the industry faces record contain. London-based BP Plc said its latest “quick fix” – one miles long siphon tube used by undersea robots to the leaking well – was the capture of about one fifth of the oil leaking from the ruptured right. (more…)