BP should remain barred from winning any new contracts with the American government because it has not demonstrated that it is a "responsible" contractor following the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the US Department of Justice has said.
On 20 April 2010, a floating oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico called Deepwater Horizon suddenly exploded, leading to the largest accidental marine oil disaster in the world. Collaborating scientists at EPFL in Switzerland and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in the United States have analyzed the composition of eight oil-soaked sand patties that were collected along the Gulf shores from April until November in 2011. They determined and classified the chemical composition of these oil residues, showing that they contain harmful compounds. By identifying the compounds, it is now easier to assess their effects on wildlife. The results will be published on January 22, 2014 in Environmental Science & Technology.
On Thursday morning, January 16, I was sent a link to an article written by James Gill of The Advocate in Baton Rouge.
The article was on Judge Edith Clement, who is the 5th Circuit Judge that originally sided with BP, and will hear more of BP's appeals in the very near future.
Amusement parks can provide fun, entertainment and excitement for the entire family. However, accidents may occur that cause injuries and sometimes even death. Accidents that occur at amusement parks may be caused by malfunctions with electrical or mechanical parts.
Approval of BP Plc (BP/)'s $9.2 billion partial settlement of private-party claims from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill was upheld by a U.S. appeals court.
According to The Center for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov), every year over 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated for injuries sustained on playgrounds in the United States. Because of our year weather, our kids will probably spend more time on playgrounds than children in other states, increasing the opportunity to injure themselves.
After you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, be sure to seek medical attention immediately. Once you have been examined by a medical professional ask for a copy of the medical report that documents your injuries.
Whether you are a contractor or a passerby, if you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident you should seek medical attention immediately and contact an attorney. Construction sites are full of hazards some of which are obvious and others not. Some of those hazards include:
Some think company taken aback by number and size of settlements
The 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster was just a month old and BP's crude oil was still gushing from the Gulf floor when state officials began to grasp the true scope of the insult to Louisiana's coast: Beaches, estuaries and wetlands would be under assault for decades.
By The Associated Press
on January 01, 2014 at 1:00 PM
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