oil spill

Oil spill.

The Gulf shows some small signs of recovery, seven years after Deepwater Horizon

April 20 marks the anniversary of the worst offshore oil spill in United States history. A scientist and a playwright discuss how oil still marks the Gulf region.

The Gulf shows some small signs of recovery, seven years after Deepwater Horizon
A work boat passes an oiled marshland one year after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in Bay Jimmy near Myrtle Grove, Louisiana.

Five years later, the Gulf of Mexico is still recovering from Deepwater Horizon

Five years later, the Gulf of Mexico is still recovering from Deepwater Horizon
Picture taken from a Sûreté du Québec helicopter of Lac-Mégantic, the day of the derailment

Oil production in North America is booming. And the spills are multiplying

Oil production in North America is booming. And the spills are multiplying

Grieving residents of Lac-Mégantic prepare for the return of trains rolling through town once again

Grieving residents of Lac-Mégantic prepare for the return of trains rolling through town once again

Don't Forget Us: Photographing the Oil Spill

Don't Forget Us: Photographing the Oil Spill