In the past few weeks, independent scientists, fishermen, journalists, and advocates have taken testing of Gulf waters, sand, and seafood into their own hands. The results prove that the Gulf still has dangerous levels of oil and toxic dispersants from the BP disaster, despite claims from federal agencies and BP.
Here is a state by state overview of some of these investigations.
This morning an offshore oil platform exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, forcing 13 workers to abandon the rig. All 13 workers are accounted for, and 1 is reported injured, according to the U
What's going on with his famous phase "48 hrs and you'll get a check??" I did my claim, last Monday and it's still Under review!! I've been a shrimper, more than 20 years and I know people, that have only crabbed 2 years and they've already received their checks!!! What's the hold up??? They did their claims 3-4 days after I did?! I don't know what to think, anymore !!
Most of you know my story by now. Four years ago, back when the banks were getting bailed out and the people were getting bailed on, I lost the first house I ever owned. After moving to South Louisiana and rebuilding our lives, my husband and I were able to move ourselves and our 6 children into a beautiful new home. Three days later the moratorium hit - and I say hit, because it was like a punch in the stomach to the people of our area.
Five years after the devastating storm hit New Orleans, three community leaders talk about how Hurricane Katrina changed their ministries and their lives.
It's five years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast of America. Witness speaks to Harold Toussaint, a deacon from New Orleans who refused to evacuate so he could help his community survive in the rising flood waters. Hear more on BBC
13 Days!! But it's not what I expected!! BP was paying me $1200 a month x 6 months - should have got $7,200 I only received half of that!
When I asked why? And how? They arrived at that figure? The adjustor didn't know?!! And if I wanted more money, I'd have to file for my final payment!!
You will not learn this from the National News Media..So I have come to share this with you... Be informed people of America, of what is going on in your back yard...
For ALL my friends who think things are just fine and back to normal along ...the coast...Think again..We are still fighting the big oil company as your life goes on...I am here to tell ya if someone doesn't listen, then you can expect things to start getting nasty...
These are but a few of the images coming out of Bayou La Batre, Alabama today, September 12, 2010. A few fishermen risked harassment and arrest in order to document what appears to be oil and oil/dispersant mix coming ashore. Several reports were made with the Bayou La Batre Police Department and other government agencies. Shortly after these photos were taken, three airboa
Shirley and Don Tillman, residents of Pass Christian, Mississippi, have owned shrimp boats, an oyster boat and many pleasure boats. They spent much time on the Gulf of Mexico before working in BP's Vessels Of Opportunity (VOO) program looking for and trying to clean up oil.
In the past few weeks, independent scientists, fishermen, journalists, and advocates have taken testing of Gulf waters, sand, and seafood into their own hands. The results prove that the Gulf still has dangerous levels of oil and toxic dispersants from the BP disaster, despite claims from federal agencies and BP.
Another Oil Rig Explodes as Labor Day Crowds May Come to Polluted Louisiana Beaches, by Ann Wright. 
banks were getting bailed out and the people were getting bailed on, I lost the first house I ever owned. After moving to South Louisiana and rebuilding our lives, my husband and I were able to move ourselves and our 6 children into a beautiful new home. Three days later the moratorium hit - and I say hit, because it was like a punch in the stomach to the people of our area. 
Yesterday, Mississippi natives Mendy Cockrell and Donna and Marty Dunn commemorated 9/11 with an unlikely crowd. 
These are but a few of the images coming out of Bayou La Batre, Alabama today, September 12, 2010. A few fishermen risked harassment and arrest in order to document what appears to be oil and oil/dispersant mix coming ashore. Several reports were made with the Bayou La Batre Police Department and other government agencies. Shortly after these photos were taken, three airboa