Insideclimate news wins pulitzer prize for oil spill. Oil spills is the first book to survey the history of oil spills, the problems they create, the types of cleanups and their efficacy, the legal, social, economic, and ecological consequences of oil spills, their longterm impacts on the wildlife and people who survive them, and the alternatives to oil and its transport. Oil spills stain peruvian amazon scientific american. The oil in which was spilled was in the gulf of mexico. The bp oil spill happened on april 10th at approximately 11.
Pulitzer prize winner and now an epic pbs series the prize recounts the. We cover the exxon valdiz oil spill and deepwater horizon accidents in detail. Oil spill research strategy 1 introduction the environmental protection agencys epa oil spill research program has been in existence since 1990, following the exxon valdez oil spill and enactment of the oil pollution act of 1990 opa90. Believe then that the list is complete if the entries above are removed for not being in this category. It is important to recognize that many factors influence dispersant effectiveness, including oil composition, sea energy, state of oil weathering, the type of dispersant used and the amount applied, temperature, and salinity of the water. The epic quest for oil, money, and power is daniel yergin s history of the global petroleum industry from the 1850s through 1990.
The largest oil spills in history mnn mother nature. They are trying to ban all oil exploration and drilling in canadas arctic. The epic quest for oil, money, and power wikipedia. Effectiveness remains a major issue with oil spill dispersants. The seven books you must read if you want to understand oil. This struggle has shaken the world economy, dictated the outcome of wars, and transformed the destiny of men and nations. Disaster in the gulf is full of interesting facts about other major oil spills in america, such as the transalaska pipeline spill. The oil spill in the gulf of mexico that began on april 20, 2010, may be the worst environmental disaster in u. Its a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement. In the age of concerted efforts to develop a more ecofriendly environment, one thing remains a constant threat. You must read this book to understand the true nature of oils impact on our. Crude oil 50 ml washbasin water 250 ml beaker 7 cotton balls 1 sponge 2 spoons 5 paper towels procedure 1. Oil spills an oil spill is the common expression used to refer to the release of crude oil or petroleum into water or on land.
Watch this video for a better understanding about how marine life is affected by oil spills. Melvin berger is the author of many classic lrfos, including germs make me sick. The book starts with the 2010 gulf of mexico deepwater horizon oil spill and includes a methodology chapter, an oil spill taxonomy, and an oil spill topic map. It highlights and explains informationorganization tools, such as indexes, taxonomies, and topic maps that can be used to connect information resources with concepts of interest. The prize recounts the panoramic history of oil and the struggle for wealth and power that has always surrounded oil. List of books and articles about oil pollution online. Science of oil spills sos classes help spill responders increase their understanding of oil spill science when analyzing spills and making riskbased decisions. Scientists invent an oil spill cleanup chemical that. The opa90 authorizes the epa office of research and development ord to conduct oil spill research. As of august 1, more than 5 million gallons of oil had been released into the gulf, making it the worst oil spill in american history. Uf history professor wins 2018 pulitzer prize for history news. Brazils president said the government had a theory of what led to the spill, adding that a foreign country was on the radar. The prize is as much a history of the twentieth century as of the oil industry itself.
The next day a dark, syrupy ooze arrived onshore, coating beaches of several fishing communities and waterfront hotels in ghanas ahanta west district, the coastal strip closest to the countrys. Oil spill disaster in the gulf of mexico by elaine landau. Quantities are measured in tonnes of crude oil with one tonne roughly equal to 308 us gallons, 256 imperial gallons, 7. Oil spills are one of the worst environmental disasters. But as we think about the travesty of oil spills, our everyday life is a constant reminder of our dependence on crude oil. We look at the problems oil spills cause and the science involved in cleanup operations. Insideclimate news wins pulitzer prize for oil spill reporting reporters for the online, nonprofit news site spent seven months reporting on tarsands oil spill in michigan. The making of an american sea, he hoped, in part, to rewrite the history of the gulf he grew up on. I conceived the book a few months before the 2010 bp oil spill, which dominated the headlines for 87 days and really robbed the gulf of its. Luckily, scientists have figured out ways to help reverse some of the effects of a spill. Bps runaway oil gusher is having an impact far beyond the shores of the gulf of mexico. Insideclimate news won the 20 pulitzer prize in national reporting for this fourpart narrative and six followup reports into an oil spill most americans have never heard of. The oil spills are mainly categorized into 4 types. There are also ways to help prevent such disasters from happening in the future.
Guidance is given on aerial surveillance, the atsea measure of containment and recovery, and the use of chemical dispersants, and there are. The series is said to have been seen by 20 million people in the united states. Saudi arabia, the united states and russia are the three most powerfully producing oil. News and analysis into oil spills and cleanup operations. And lastly, how experts attempt to clean up and contain the spill. Davis is author of the pulitzer prizewinning book the gulf. On this 48th day of the well disaster, cbs news chief white house correspondent chip. Take the spoon and scoop out as much oil as you can. It discusses mainly the major oil spill from the exxon valdez that spilled 11 million gallons of oil. A number are heartwarming stories about wildlife speaking about their experience in oil and the nice people who captured, cleaned, and released them. A new oil spill from the pipeline that carries crude oil from the northern peruvian amazon across the andes mountains to the pacific coast has raised fears of. Written specifically for potential spills in the alaskan beaufort sea, the book is also in important resource for environmental evaluation of other arctic regions. About 672,000 gallons of oil spilled when a pipeline fractured about a mile below the oceans surface this month in the gulf of mexico southeast of venice. This book provides a clear and concise overview of the present level of knowledge and expertise in the field of oil spill response.
Alberta oil spills cause concern over canadas approval of tar sands project spillages creating toxic ponds harming forests, killing wildlife and. The oil industry plays a pivotal role in the global economy. How a 672,000gallon oil spill was nearly invisible the. Anchorage daily news lawless series wins pulitzer prize. More than 1 million gallons of oil spilled into the kalamazoo river in july 2010, triggering the most expensive cleanup in u.
This oil spill damaged 1,250 miles of alaskas coastline. Oil harms plants and wildlife that make the oceans and coastlines their home. Oil spill, leakage of petroleum onto the surface of a large body of water. Hardtofind guide to establishing contingency plans for oil spills in the arctic environment. This is a reversechronological list of oil spills that have occurred throughout the world and spills that are currently ongoing. Disaster in the gulf of mexico, prolific nonfiction writer and florida resident elaine landau gives young readers the essential facts about the spill. Spectacular oil spills from wrecked or damaged supertankers are. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. Mysterious oil spill becomes new environmental crisis for brazil. The book is also available as an abridged audiobook, read by bob. This book focuses on one of the worst spills in history, the exxon valdez oil tanker spill, to explain in simple terms and with bold, fullcolor illustrations why oil spills happen, how they are cleaned up and what effects spilled oil has on our ocean plants and wildlife. So far, the eight or so books mearns has looked at focus on one of the two major oil spills in the american mind. Roma gans is an expert in early childhood education, professor emeritus of teachers college, columbia university, and cofounder and editor of the letsreadandfindout.
Yergin received the pulitzer prize for the number one bestseller the prize. A look at three of the worst peacetime oil spills the ixtoc spill in the gulf in 1979, the exxon valdez spill in 1989, and the bp spill shows how the amount of oil is less important than. Essentially, oil herders make oil clump together naturally when sprayed in the ocean around a spill. Take your spoon and attempt to keep the oil in one side of the washbasin. Spilled or leaked oil can contaminate water, making it unsafe for animals and humans who live near the accident. Excerpts from 1991 and 2011 prologues of the prize, selected by editors of the american energy society.
Immediately download the oil spill summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching oil spill. Understanding energy issues in the world economy by siamack shojai praeger publishers, 1995. The problem is that these siliconebased herders will. The book eventually went on to win a pulitzer prize. It also received the eccles prize for best book on an economic. Davis is the winner of the 2018 pulitzer prize in history for his book the gulf. On november 3, 2011, fishermen working near the jubilee oil field 60 km. They are designed for new and midlevel spill responders. The daily news previously was awarded the pulitzer prize for public service in 1976 for a series about the impact and influence of the teamsters union on alaskas economy and politics, and again. The prize was the basis for an eighthour documentary television series titled the prize. An oil spill occurs somewhere in the world almost every day of the year.
The massive oil spill spreading through the gulf of mexico is a horrific environmental disaster that could have a devastating effect on bird populations, marine life. Scientists are learning the best ways to combat oil spills. The science and history of oil spills live science. On april 20, 2010, the british petroleum deepwater horizon drilling rig exploded in the gulf of mexico, killing 11 men and releasing as much as 5 million barrels of crude oil into the sea. Oceanic oil spills became a major environmental problem in the 1960s, chiefly as a result of intensified petroleum exploration and production on continental shelves and the use of supertankers capable of transporting more than 500,000 metric tons of oil. Petersburg alum awarded pulitzer prize in history for the gulf. Can nanotechnology help clean up oil spills in oceans and seas. Alberta oil spills cause concern over canadas approval of. The largest oil spills in history heres a look at the largest spills in world history and how the gulf oil spill and the exxon valdez disaster compare. The prize has been called the definitive history of the oil industry, even a bible.
His expansive nonfiction work brings new life to the gulf of mexico, one of the planets most diverse and productive marine ecosystems, through its environmental, political and economic past and present. It covers the behaviour and fate of different types of oil when spilled and the effects on marine and coastal resources. This week on florida matters, we talk about how the. The transalaska pipeline is the longest undetected leak in the u. Insideclimate news won the 20 pulitzer prize in national reporting for this four part narrative and six followup reports into an oil spill most americans have. Oil spills have a devastating effect on the marine environment. Uf history professor wins 2018 pulitzer prize for history. Davis set out to write his nowpulitzer prizewinning book, the gulf. The rig explosion in 2010 killed 11 workers and spewed millions of barrels of oil onto the. And that quest for mastery is what this book is about. The possible reason for such injurious effects is the.
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