bp deepwater horizon explosion and oil spill, 2010

A collection of essays that offers varying perspectives on issues related to the BP oil spill including which organization is at fault, the degree of damage caused by the spill, and more.

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.

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.

A blown-out oil well in mile-deep water in the Gulf of Mexico is like Apollo 13, a crisis no one saw coming , and one of untold danger and challenge. The tragic explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in April 2010 killed eleven men and triggered an environmental disaster.

Provides an account of events surrounding the disaster that occurred when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico.

Examines the environmental and social consequences of the 2010 BP oil spill from the perspective of those directly affected by it.

Provides tips and materials to help students research and write essays on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010, featuring an overview of the topic, discussing the persuasive writing style, and explaining the five-paragraph essay format.

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.

A graphic novel account of the travels of journalist Steve Duin and cartoonist Shannon Wheeler to the Gulf Coast in 2010 after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.