Saturday, July 17, 2010

Oil spill tragedy for Gulf Fishermen

As officials with BP test the seal on the company's blown-out well, one lifetime fisherman worries about the long-term affects of the spill.

Ryan Lambert is a fisherman, hotel owner and well-known local businessman in New Orleans, Louisiana, who has worked on the water for 29 years.

This is his story.

Kindra Arnesen on Intel Hub Radio Stop Poisoning the Gulf

Our interview with Kindra Arnesen, with special co hosts, Matt and Gavin of Project Gulf Impact.

Friday, July 16, 2010

BP cap plugs Gulf oil leak

Nearly three months since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, the flow of oil from the ruptured undersea oil well has been halted -- at least temporarily.

Engineers from oil giant BP are waiting to see if the new cap placed over the well can hold the oil without blowing a new leak.

Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports from New Orleans.
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