Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Oil Drilling News


GULF OIL DISASTER


Contractor: BP Interfered With Critical Efforts


What Have They Learned?


WILDLIFE, HUMAN AND ECOSYSTEM IMPACTS


NOAA Reopens Nearly 3,000 Square Miles in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing

Map of current closure area (23, 360 square miles)

ALTERNATIVES TO OIL


Spillproof: Why Offshore Wind Should Replace Offshore Drilling

"Some wind-rich states like Delaware, Massachusetts and North Carolina could even generate as much electricity from offshore wind as they currently generate now -- from all sources. Other East Coast states like New Jersey, Virginia and South Carolina could supply 92%, 83% and 64% of their current electricity generation with offshore wind, respectively."

U.S. Military Orders Less Dependence on Fossil Fuels


"Racing Against Time:" Running on Empty?

Reflections on impending Peak Oil

ALASKA


Alaska offshore plans should reflect conditions there, panel told