GULF OIL SPILLS AND PUBLIC OPINION
Mariner Energy's Oil Rig Fire In Gulf Due To Corroded Equipment, Generator Failure
How did the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico affect Americans' opinions about environmental and ocean conservation?
"The Ocean Project's quarterly tracking data showed a spike in interest in ocean health in June 2010. In that quarter, the public not only had a heightened desire to protect the ocean, but felt that it should be a priority for the government.
The interest was short-lived, however. By the time the 3rd quarter tracking data returned, interest was already declining."OIL/ENERGY POLICY
Porter, GOP push drilling
Dem blasts cuts in 2012 energy, water appropriations bill
GOP plan slashes renewable energy
