BP Reports Some Success in Capturing Leaking Oil
By SHAILA DEWAN
Published: May 16, 2010
The issue about the oil leak is a tragic one. I am a supporting of wildlife and nature and i hate to see things like this happen, especially when there is little i, as well as officials, can do. The article states that the newest method for stopping the oil spill was using a mile long pipe to suck up some of the oil and bring it up to surface ships. This is only a temporary solution though, and they believe that the next step will be to completely seal it. The two ideas for that is to use mud and cement to overcome the rising pressure and seal it, or to use the "junk shot" method and shoot golf balls and other trash items into the hole, sealing it also.
Officials are stating that the problem was greater than first perceived. The hole, they say, is bigger than they thought. They also say that despite the magnitude of this calamity, the beaches and wetlands are not that damaged due to favorable tides and winds. The next goal is to also stop it from having too much environmental damage.
With 200,000 gallons a day, the problem is not a light one. THe problem is trying to suck up all the oil without getting mud and seawater.
I chose this article because it is a sensitive subject for me. i like animals and wildlife and nature, and to see it being ruined without a solution is devastating. I like staying updated on this subject.
I think it was well written, and relatively easy to understand. i think it got right to the point and gave the facts in a straight, interesting way.
I enjoyed this article a lot, and hope many more, especially with solutions.
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