Baton Rouge — Gulf coast fishers, conservationists, seafood distributors and oil workers rallied here at Louisiana’s capital over the weekend to demand that oil giant BP be held accountable for the “ongoing” use of toxic dispersants in the Gulf of Mexico. “We don’t have the open sores and blisters caused by BP’s toxic dispersants that
Dahr Jamail Talks to Al Jazeera English About Dispersants Effects
An investigation by an Al Jazeera online correspondent has found a growing number of toxic illnesses linked to BP oil dispersants along the Gulf coast. Dahr Jamail, author of the special report, told Al Jazeera why BP took such measures.
Fishermen Report Louisiana Bays Filled With Oil
On Saturday, October 23, Truthout spotted what appeared to be massive areas of weathered oil floating near Louisiana’s fragile marshlands in both East and West Bays along the Mississippi River Delta. In addition, at least two more oil leaks were spotted near oil and gas platforms along Louisiana’s embattled coastline. Four days prior, federal on-scene
BP dispersants ‘causing sickness’
Two-year-old Gavin Tillman of Pass Christian, Mississippi, has been diagnosed with severe upper respiratory, sinus, and viral infections. His temperature has reached more than 39 degrees since September 15, yet his sicknesses continues to worsen. His parents, some doctors, and environmental consultants believe the child’s ailments are linked to exposure to chemicals spilt by BP
Despite Heavy Oil, Louisiana Keeps Fisheries Open
NEW ORLEANS – Massive slicks of weathered oil were clearly visible near Louisiana’s fragile marshlands in both the East and West Bays of the Mississippi River Delta during an overflight that included an IPS reporter on Oct. 23. The problem is that, despite this, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has left much of
Evidence Refutes BP’s and Fed’s Deceptions
In August, Truthout conducted soil and water sampling in Pass Christian Harbor, Mississippi; on Grand Isle, Louisiana; and around barrier islands off the coast of Louisiana, in order to test for the presence of oil from BP’s Macondo Well. Laboratory test results from the samples taken in these areas show extremely high concentrations of oil
Evidence Mounts of BP Spraying Toxic Dispersants
Shirley and Don Tillman, residents of Pass Christian, Mississippi, have owned shrimp boats, an oyster boat and many pleasure boats. They spent much time on the Gulf of Mexico before working in BP’s Vessels Of Opportunity (VOO) program looking for and trying to clean up oil. Don decided to work in the VOO program in
Life vs. Productivity: “What Would You Live and Die to Protect?”
“It is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself, when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks.” -Malcolm X If someone broke into your house, pinned down your loved ones and began pouring poison down their throats, would you stop that person? What if someone poured crude oil all over your crops
Despite “All Clear,” Mississippi Sound Tests Positive for Oil
Story by Dahr Jamail; Photos by Erika Blumenfeld The State of Mississippi’s Department of Marine Resources (DMR) opened all of its territorial waters to fishing on August 6. This was done in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the US Food and Drug Administration, despite concerns from commercial fishermen in Louisiana, Mississippi,
Fish Kills Worry Gulf Scientists, Fishers, Environmentalists
OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi – Another massive fish kill, this time in Louisiana, has alarmed scientists, fishers and environmentalists who believe they are caused by oil and dispersants. On Aug. 22, St. Bernard Parish authorities reported a huge fish kill at the mouth of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet. “By our estimates there were thousands –