Gulf Coast Oil Spill

July 26, 2013

Halliburton Admits Destroying Evidence in 'Grim Sorting Out' of Gulf Spill Blame

BP to Pay $7.8 Billion in Gulf Oil Spill Settlement
March 3, 2012
BP says it has reached a $7.8 billion settlement with lawyers representing thousands of plaintiffs who were affected by the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history. The settlement does not include civil charges from municipalities like Alabama and Louisiana.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Report Fingers BP's Safety Lapses
Sept. 14, 2011
A government report out Wednesday finds that British oil giant BP bears the lion's share of blame for the 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. The blast killed 11 workers and led to the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
Many Gulf Coast Residents Still Frustrated by Handling of BP Oil Spill
April 26, 2011
A year after the Deepwater Horizon explosion touched off a massive oil leak that polluted the Gulf Coast, many residents remain angry and frustrated at the slow response of BP and the U.S. government. Tom Bearden reports from the Gulf on residents' attitudes a year after the disaster began.
One Year Later, Where Does BP Stand?
April 26, 2011
One year after the Gulf oil spill, BP is still in the crosshairs of many, and anger against the company has not subsided along the Gulf Coast. But BP is doing better than many had expected last spring and summer.
AP Photojournalist Documents 'Horror Show,' Aftermath of Gulf Coast Oil Spill
April 21, 2011
Associated Press photographer Gerald Herbert's work captured the environmental and personal toll of the Deepwater Horizen oil spill along the Gulf Coast. Herbert narrates a slide show of his images from the spill's early days and the subsequent struggle to clean up the coast and rebuild the coastal economy.
Technology Failures, Perils of Deepwater Drilling Among Gulf Oil Spill's Lessons
April 21, 2011
In his new book, "A Hole at the Bottom of the Sea," Washington Post reporter Joel Achenbach chronicles the 2010 struggle to stop what would become the nation's worst off-shore oil spill. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Achenbach about the battle to plug the BP Macondo well, the lessons learned and the future of deepwater drilling.
Deepwater Horizon Survivor Chris Choy: 'I Can't Go Back Onto a Rig'
April 21, 2011
With this week marking the first anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and start of the Gulf oil spill, we checked back with Christopher Choy, a roustabout who survived the blast on the rig, to see how he is faring a year later.
'Louisiana Water Stories' Documents the Culture and Curses of SOLA
April 21, 2011
Jon Bowermaster's latest documentary, "SOLA: Louisiana Water Stories," looks at the relationship between man and water in the region, from the rich culture of Cajun Country to devastating environmental disasters.
Gulf Oil Spill: 1 Year and 232 Stories Later
April 20, 2011
It was a year ago Wednesday that a massive oil spill began in the Gulf of Mexico with an explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. In a timeline, we look back on the NewsHour's coverage of the disaster.
Along Gulf Coast, Cautious Optimism for Future a Year After Oil Spill Began
April 20, 2011
Wednesday marked the first anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that killed 11 people and began to dump millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Jim Lehrer reports on the day's vigils, and Tom Bearden reports on the clean-up progress and compensation efforts along the Gulf Coast.
A Year in Photos: Capturing the Lingering Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill
April 20, 2011
Over the course of the last year, the NewsHour has been checking in with Associated Press photographer Gerald Herbert, a New Orleans native who began covering the Gulf oil spill when BP's Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded and sunk -- a disaster that began 12 months ago today.
One Year Later, Where Has All the Oil Gone?
April 20, 2011
One year ago, BP's deepwater Macondo well ruptured and blew out, releasing a massive geyser of oil that gushed wildly for 86 days until the well was sealed in September. What's in the water now? Where did the oil go? And what has it done to the ecosystem?
On BP Gusher Anniversary, Achenbach Gauges Deepwater Drilling's Future
April 19, 2011
With Wednesday marking the first anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and the start of the massive environmental disaster, we spoke with Washington Post reporter Joel Achenbach about this new book, "A Hole at the Bottom of the Sea: The Race to Kill the BP Oil Gusher."
One Year Later, Louisianans Still Recovering From Gulf Oil Spill
April 19, 2011
Wednesday marks the one year anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.
A Year After BP Oil Spill Began, No Easy Answers on Gulf Coast's Future
April 15, 2011
Nearly a year ago, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 workers and triggered a massive oil spill before the leaking well was plugged. Tom Bearden returned to the Gulf to assess the environmental damage and found significant reports of erosion.
Reporter's Notebook: The BP Oil Spill, One Year Later
April 15, 2011
As the first anniversary of the BP oil well blowout approaches, Gulf coast residents are taking stock of what has happened to them and contemplating what the future might hold.
Oil and Oysters: Testing Continues in Louisiana After Gulf Disaster
Jan. 7, 2011
The Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals adopted a sophisticated two-tiered testing system to examine how safe oysters are for human consumption. Bill Rodman from Louisiana Public Broadcasting reports on their findings.
Oil Disaster Report Preview Spreads Blame, Offers Stark Warning
Jan. 6, 2011
President Obama's commission on the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster has released a preview of its final report, warning that a similar disaster to the Deepwater Horizon rig blast could happen again if reforms aren't made. Ray Suarez speaks with Joel Achenbach of The Washington Post for more on the findings.
Methane-Munching Bacteria Ate Potent Gas From Gulf Oil Leak at Top Speed
Jan. 6, 2011
As soon as oil began spewing into Gulf of Mexico waters, bacteria went to work, gobbling up mass amounts of methane. And as the oil continued to spill, the bacteria bloomed swiftly to consume the growing quantities of gas.
Scientists Study Gulf Fish for Signs of Oil Damage
Dec. 31, 2010
NewsHour Correspondent Tom Bearden talks to researchers who are assessing the long-term damage to the Gulf. In Alabama, scientists are examining whether damage done to fish larvae is linked to the oil spill.
Challenging Cleanup Ahead for Gulf Coast
Dec. 31, 2010
Jane Lubchenco, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, talks to Ray Suarez about the administration's efforts to address the environmental damage in the Gulf of Mexico.
Coast Guard Report Examines Oil in Sea Floor Near Blown-Out BP Well
Dec. 18, 2010
A federal report released Friday detailed the levels of oil that remain lodged in sea floor sediment around the blown-out BP well in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP Faces Lawsuit to Recover Billions in Damages From Gulf Spill
Dec. 15, 2010
The Justice Department filed a major lawsuit against BP and eight other companies involved in the Gulf oil spill disaster. Ray Suarez has more.
DOJ Sues BP, Transocean and Others Over Gulf Spill
Dec. 15, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder and EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced a major lawsuit against BP, Transocean and other companies the Department of Justice says are responsible for the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in April of this year.
At Oil Spill Commission Hearing, 'Rough Day' for BP, Halliburton, Transocean
Nov. 8, 2010
The lead investigator of the national oil spill commission said there's no evidence of BP trading dollars for safety, but a long list of errors by the companies involved in the Deepwater Horizon rig's operation were aired at a new round of hearings starting Monday. Joel Achenbach of the Washington Post has more.

BP Appeals Oil Spill Settlement Agreement Over Damage Claims

July 9, 2013

In 2012, oil giant BP agreed to an uncapped financial settlement to cover tens of thousands of claims from businesses and properties affected by the 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill. But BP has started a legal fight to change the agreement, saying that the settlement has grown to include "fictitious" claims. Judy Woodruff reports.

Gulf Oil Spill: a Timeline of NewsHour Coverage

Nov. 15, 2012

Attorney General Holder Announces Legal Resolution to BP Oil Spill

Nov. 15, 2012

Gulf Still Grapples With Massive BP Oil Leak 2 Years Later

April 20, 2012

Two years after the largest oil leak in U.S. history, the Gulf of Mexico region still struggles with its impact. Jeffrey Brown, David Valentine of the University of California, Santa Barbara and Garret Graves of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana discuss the state of the Gulf and related industries.

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