oil spills

Presents information on oils spills, and explains how they happen, how they are cleaned up, and what can be done to prevent them, and includes an examination of the effect of an oil spill on wildlife and the environment. Includes glossary, index, and suggestions for further research.

Describes what happened during the "Exxon Valdez" oil spill in 1989 and discusses its causes, impact on wildlife and the environment, and aftermath.

A seagull, dying from the effects of an oil spill, entrusts her egg to Zorba the cat, who promises to care for it until her chick hatches, then teaches the chick to fly.

Explores the controversy surrounding offshore oil drilling. Discusses its environmental impact, alternatives, and future. Includes case studies, quotes, a glossary, and further reading.

Discusses U.S. oil needs, and the environmental risks, regulations, and future of offshore drilling. Features primary source quotations, facts, color illustrations, a chronology, and lists of key people, advocacy groups, and organizations.

Recounts the events and impact of the "Exxon Valdez" oil spill in 1989. Discusses the rescue efforts, the cleanup operation, and the legal battles that transpired after the accident. Includes a timeline, glossary, and resources for more information.

Text and explanatory photographs describe petroleum and its uses, examine the harmful effects of oil spills, and discuss how such environmental disasters can be cleaned up or prevented.

Examines the controversy surrounding whether or not offshore oil drilling is worth the environmental risks it poses, presenting arguments both for and against the issue.

Traces the events surrounding the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, describing the disaster and the events that led up to it, criticizing BP's response plan for oil spills, and discussing preventative measures.