On August 19, a group of waterkeepers went on a journey to take soil samples from the BP oil spill and came across an island full of dead birds in various stages of decay. For more information or to support our ongoing efforts please visit the Lower Mississippi Riverkeeper’s Website.
Daily Archives: August 27, 2010
Oil Spill Commission Meets Again on Gulf Disaster
Guest Column by Johanna Polsenberg Gulf Coast Restoration Network On Wednesday, August 25, I attended the second public meeting of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. Fortunately, my immediate and lasting impression is that the Commissioners are extremely well-chosen and broadly experienced, highly capable experts. They demonstrated throughout…
Daily Show Takes Off on Former Republican National Committee Chair’s Outing
GOP=Gay Old Party The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Gay Old Party www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party Ken Mehlman shouldn’t have been expected to fight for gay rights when he didn’t know he was part of the group, according The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart. Former…
Tar Balls Cover Mississippi Beaches: No BP Cleaning Crews In Sight
Filmed by Denise Rednour Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast on August 23, there were “tar balls as far as you can see,” according to Ms. Rednour, and no BP cleaning crews in sight. Apparently, they have pulled out, like the national television news media. Where are the volunteer cleaning crews?
