Oil spill
Five years later, the Gulf of Mexico is still recovering from Deepwater Horizon
Things are getting better as oil and toxins from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill dissipate in the Gulf of Mexico — but slowly. Scientists researching the area say no one can be sure when the “pervasive” chemicals will finally disappear.
Activists in Brazil are fighting to protect the environment — and their lives
Brazil is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be an activist, according to a report by Global Witness. In the past ten years, hundreds of environmental activists who have spoken out against pollution and overuse of Brazil’s natural resources have been attacked or killed.Brazil is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be an activist, according to a report by Global Witness. In the past ten years, hundreds of environmental activists who have spoken out against pollution and overuse of Brazil’s natural resources have been attacked or killed.
A new report finds nations are woefully unprepared for Arctic oil spills
As the Arctic regions warm, the oil industry wants to drill offshore in the northernmost seas. But given the logistical challenges of drilling in the Arctic and increasing concerns about climate change, does it even make sense to try?As the Arctic regions warm, the oil industry wants to drill offshore in the northernmost seas. But given the logistical challenges of drilling in the Arctic and increasing concerns about climate change, does it even make sense to try?
