With the one year anniversary of the BP oil spill drawing near, let us remember the absolutely tragic consequences that came with irresponsible offshore drilling. Gulf coast residents cannot help but remember, as their economy has slowed considerably and oil residue continues to wash up on shorelines. In an effort to stand up for those without a voice, hundreds of young activists from around the U.S. mobbed a BP gas station and shut it down to protest the oil…

While President Obama and his current administration try to convince America that natural gas is a “clean” alternative fuel, environmental analysts are altogether painting a different picture. Hydraulic fracturing, or “hydrofracking”, is the process of creating fractures in rocks which ultimately allows oil and gas exploration companies to recover more product. In order to create fractures, a mixture of water and chemicals is pumped into the rock or coal formation. In time, the formation becomes unable to absorb the fluid as quickly as is being injected and the increased pressure causes the formation to crack. A proppant is injected with the chemical-based fluids to keep the…

According to the Sunday Times, BP is soon to pick up where it left off in the Gulf of Mexico beginning sometime in July 2011. The newspaper also reported that BP has granted access to U.S. government officials to ensure that all revised safety requirements are met. A close source to the oil giant said: “BP is hoping to resume drilling in the summer once it shows it can satisfy applicable regulatory conditions, as set out by the US offshore regulator.” BP will only be able to maintain or boost production on already existing wells which will, fortunately, prevent any further…

Almost one year after the devastating BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, it gets slammed with yet another one. The 30-mile slick is currently spreading right near Louisiana’s Grand Isle — the area worst impacted by BP’s 2010 disaster. Whats really irksome about this one, though, is the fact that this well was completely abandoned and poorly sealed by the original driller. The question on my mind, and I am sure on the mind of everyone else who cares about the…

After 18 long years, Chevron has been found guilty of environmental infringement for unlawful dumping in Ecuador. It was actually the previous owner, Texaco, who disposed of its toxic waste illegally in the 1970’s and 80’s – however, Chevron purchased the company knowing full well of its predecessor’s…