US oil rig spill 'very serious' (says Coast Guard)

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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/04/201042593852325387.html


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The well, 1,525 metres beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, is leaking about 1,000 barrels per day of oil, Connie Terrell, a coast guard spokeswoman said on Sunday, describing it as a "very serious spill".

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Clean-up operations are currently on hold due to stormy seas, Terrell said.

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Since 2001, there have been 69 offshore deaths, 1,349 injuries and 858 fires and explosions in the Gulf, according to the US Minerals Management Service.
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not good, very bad

[Atman]

1. The answer is clearly more offshore drilling.

As we get more of these platforms, the overall percentage of deaths and injuries should fall. Drill baby, drill!












Do I really need this? ---> :sarcasm:

[newfie11]

2. how do you cap something 1525 meters down

Now what? This is horrible!

[mod mom]

3. Worse than that Here's HuffPo headline: 42,000 per day

Exploded Offshore Rig In Gulf Of Mexico Now Leaking 42,000 Gallons Per Day

Drill baby drill?