Cleanup
Ever since the giant oil spill by the oil company BP, there has been a debate on the amount of dispersant that was being used. Many have felt that the company relied too heavily on it and that the consequences of using it in such large quantities are unknown. Some members of congress are now taking a closer look at the subject.
One member of congress named Edward Markey from Massachusetts has railed against the practice and wants answers as to why they were allowed to use so much. The company had to get permission from the EPA to do so. I hope the practice of using dispersant will come under greater scrutiny in the future.
Filed under News, Opinions, Technology | Comment (0)Keep an eye out!
On May 18, the sky above Alabama was disturbed by a meteor that blazed through the night sky. Spotted by the cameras at the Marshall Space Flight Center, the rock was estimated to weigh about 60 pounds. NASA is hoping that those in the area will find chunks of the rock and turn them in for study. As for me, I’m just glad it didn’t fall on my head!!
Filed under News, Technology | Comment (0)Wind Power!!
One thing I like to hear about the power of wind. I feel good that companies are finding it profitable to harness the power of the wing to provide energy for businesses and people. One such company is called Suncor Energy Inc and they are set to build a wind farm in Alberta, Canada. This is good news to me.
The farm will consist of 55 turbines that will power an estimated 35,000 homes. Now that they have the required permits, they hope to start construction soon. Suncor already owns 4 wind farms and is providing power to thousands of people. I say hurrah for this company and the good work they do!
Filed under Opinions, Technology | Comment (0)Another failure
The latest attempt to stop the worst oil spill in American history has failed. BP announced that after several days of pumping mud and junk into the well using undersea robots, the attempt has failed. BP is now looking for other ways to plug the leak. We are all hoping it will be done soon.
President Barack Obama admitted that he was saddened that the oil is still flowing. The main problem is that the well is 5,000 feet underwater. This has made it difficult work on and new ideas are being tried. The well has spilled an estimated 40 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
Filed under News, Technology | Comment (0)Drilling for Oil
It seems that President Barack Obama is backing a plan to allow new drilling for natural gas and oil all along the U.S. coastline. The president feels that helping our country reduce its dependence on foreign oil will be good for the nation. He also thinks that developing these resources will buy us more time to develop alternant sources of energy. Not everyone agrees with this strategy.
Environmentalists say that allowing drilling on our coastlines will have deep implications for our wildlife and coastlines. They say that drilling increases the risk of harm to polar bears, seafood, and whales. The oil and gas industries say that drilling can be done more safely and effectively than ever. I guess we will see!
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