oil spills

Photographs and text describe the events surrounding the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, describing the clean-up efforts, and discussing the impact of the spill on the local environment and population.

Describes how oil spills occur, how they affect the environment, and how they can be cleaned up and prevented.

Examines the impact of the 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill on the environment and people of Prince William Sound and describes the steps taken to minimize the damage and prevent a recurrence.

The worst oil disaster in American history killed eleven men, destroyed the multimillion-dollar oil rig, the Deepwater Horizon, and launched a deadly rampage across the Gulf of Mexico and onto the shores and beaches of four states.

An account of the wreck of the Exxon Valdez and the response to the oil spill.

A loon is rescued from an oil spill, cleaned, and cared for before being returned to the wild. Includes information on cleaning birds.

Provides an account of the oil spill disaster that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in the spring of 2010 when an offshore oil rig exploded, and explains what oil is, where it comes from, and why it is needed.

Describes the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, the events that led up to its disastrous oil spill in 1989, and the effects of the spill on the Alaskan environment.

Describes the environmental and health risks of oil and chemical spills and discusses specific incidents, including the 2002 "Prestige" spill in Spain, the oil well fires of the 1991 Gulf War, and the devastating 1984 Bhopal, India, chemical disaster.

Peter helps clean up the disaster when an oil tanker spills its cargo on his shoreline, but only time will truly heal the place.