Chevron (NYSE:CVX) has received their first bill from the city of Utah for their oil spill in Red Butte Creek, the total of which is $125,000 for the first 48 hours. Most of this cost was from the initial police officers, firefighters, and utility crews who were on the scene June 12th and June 13th.
This bill is just for the basics, it does not include any of the long term estimates for the fuel cleanup, equipment costs, or the cost of the city's environmental consultant. This is just the first of many more bills to come. The breakdown of the expenses is, $53,000 for water cleanup teams, $12,000 for police security, $9,000 was added on by the Mayor's office, as well as $33,000 for firefighter efforts to contain the oil.
Chevron has maintained from the beginning that they would pay for all costs associated with the oil spill. Oil skimming is continuing along the Jordon River. The effects to aquatic wildlife seems to be minimal although the long term effects are still unknown. There have been several hundred waterfowl, the majority being geese who have been cleaned of the oil and released into Clear Lake. Officials said that less than 10 of the treated birds have died.
So far, crews have gotten about 610 barrels of the 800 barrels that were spilled by Chevron's pipeline. The cause of the break is still unknown but under investigation. The oil pipeline has been repaired and is fully operational again.
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Showing posts with label wildlife. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Top Kill Failed, Wildlife Fatalities Continue Thanks To BP (NYSE:BP)
As the devastating news came Saturday evening that BP's (NYSE:BP) "top kill" attempt failed, this only means continued disaster to the delicate ecosystems that the oil spill is already destroying. Not to mention the wildlife and sea life that this will continue to devastate for years to come.
Among these are the Gulf of Mexico's 8,300 species, from the smallest plankton to the birds that live, breed, and eat from these waters. There are also numerous animals on the verge of extinction that the crude oil could wipe out all together, such as the Atlantic blue fin tuna and the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, to name just a couple.
Paul Montagna, professor of ecology, said, "instead of creating a typical spill, where the oil goes to the surface and you can scoop it up, this stuff has been distributed throughout the water column, and that means everything, absolutely everything is being effected."
As if the oil isn't enough, the toxic chemicals being dispersed a mile below the surface, are changing the composition of the oil entirely. The effects of this are preventing the oil from breaking down, as well as changing the consistency to being much oilier and much gooier.
"It's probably going to be one of the worst disaster we've ever seen," said Montagna.
Among these are the Gulf of Mexico's 8,300 species, from the smallest plankton to the birds that live, breed, and eat from these waters. There are also numerous animals on the verge of extinction that the crude oil could wipe out all together, such as the Atlantic blue fin tuna and the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, to name just a couple.
Paul Montagna, professor of ecology, said, "instead of creating a typical spill, where the oil goes to the surface and you can scoop it up, this stuff has been distributed throughout the water column, and that means everything, absolutely everything is being effected."
As if the oil isn't enough, the toxic chemicals being dispersed a mile below the surface, are changing the composition of the oil entirely. The effects of this are preventing the oil from breaking down, as well as changing the consistency to being much oilier and much gooier.
"It's probably going to be one of the worst disaster we've ever seen," said Montagna.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
BP: (NYSE:BP) We'll Reduce Use By 50-80 % Of Corexit
BP (NYSE:BP) continues its use of the dispersant Corexit, ignoring the EPA and federal government. BP says it will reduce the amount of Corexit it is currently using in the Gulf. Serious questions are being raised on the effects this chemical will have long term on wildlife and humans.
Due to BP's continued excuses and lack of action, the EPA is setting up its own research and testing in their lab in Gulf Breeze, FL. The purpose of this testing will be to find a less toxic dispersant that can aid in the safe breakup of the oil. Among these is included, a biodegradable tests and well as toxicity testing.
Lisa Jackson, the EPA Administrator said she meet with BP officials Sunday night to get the company to cut back on it use of the chemical dispersant. She feels confident that there will be a 50 - 80 percent reduction over the next few days as they proceed with their testing.
This reduction will mainly be on the surface. Jackson said, putting the dispersant directly into the stream of oil underwater has proven to be far less toxic and more effective than it's effects on the top of the water.
Due to BP's continued excuses and lack of action, the EPA is setting up its own research and testing in their lab in Gulf Breeze, FL. The purpose of this testing will be to find a less toxic dispersant that can aid in the safe breakup of the oil. Among these is included, a biodegradable tests and well as toxicity testing.
Lisa Jackson, the EPA Administrator said she meet with BP officials Sunday night to get the company to cut back on it use of the chemical dispersant. She feels confident that there will be a 50 - 80 percent reduction over the next few days as they proceed with their testing.
This reduction will mainly be on the surface. Jackson said, putting the dispersant directly into the stream of oil underwater has proven to be far less toxic and more effective than it's effects on the top of the water.
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