Gulf Coast Oil Spill

Video: Live Feed of Oil Leak Released, BP Raises Siphoning Estimate
May 20, 2010
With oil now washing ashore along Louisiana's fragile coastline, BP reported Thursday it is now siphoning more than 200,000 gallons of oil per day from the leak site in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP Official: Leaking Gulf Oil Well to Be Shut 'Hopefully Within a Week'
May 19, 2010
In a newsmaker interview, Jeffrey Brown talks to BP Managing Director Robert Dudley about the gulf oil leak, as lawmakers point blame at the company, nearly a month after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico.
U.S. in Talks with Cuba Over Containing Oil Leak
May 19, 2010
The State Department engaged in rare talks with the Cuban government, amid fears that strong currents could carry the spreading oil slick eastward. Jeffrey Brown reports on the ongoing attempts to capture oil flowing from the sunken rig.
Tar Balls Raise Concerns for Florida Coastline, Atlantic Ocean
May 18, 2010
Marine Scientists said sections of the giant Gulf oil spill are nearing the loop current, which could carry the contamination around the tip of Florida and deeper into the Atlantic Ocean. Ray Suarez talks to a Wall Street Journal reporter about the environmental and economic implications.
Fisheries Hit by Spreading Oil Contamination Closures in Gulf
May 18, 2010
Federal officials nearly doubled the no-fishing zone in the Gulf of Mexico, as administration officials faced sharp criticism from lawmakers. Ray Suarez reports on the ongoing fallout from the gulf oil spill.
NOAA's Lubchenco: Understanding Oil Leak's Consequences in 'Early Stages'
May 17, 2010
Researchers working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have reported finding gigantic sub-surface plumes of crude oil in the Gulf of Mexico. Gwen Ifill talks to Jane Lubchenco, head of the NOAA, about the the growing environmental concerns from the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP Makes Headway in Capturing Leaking Oil
May 17, 2010
BP officials said the company is using a new siphoning strategy and capturing more than 1,000 barrels of the oil that would have otherwise leaked into the Gulf of Mexico, but scientists are voicing new worries about the leak's environmental implications. Gwen Ifill reports.
How Much Difference Do 1,000 Barrels a Day Make for Containment Efforts?
May 17, 2010
With BP reporting some success in siphoning off oil leaking out of the Deepwater Horizon well, we've updated our Gulf Leak Meter to reflect a slightly slowed rate of leakage.
Monday: BP Begins Siphoning Oil From Leak; Iran Strikes Deal to Ship Uranium
May 17, 2010
BP took a significant step forward Sunday in the effort to contain the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, connecting a mile-long tube from a ship to the damaged pipeline some 5,000 feet below water.
Obama Wants Reform on 'Cozy Relationship' Between Oil Companies, Regulators
May 14, 2010
President Obama called for an overhaul of how the government handles oil drilling approval, as estimates of the gulf oil leak's magnitude continue to climb. Jeffrey Brown talks to U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen about the ongoing crisis in the Gulf of Mexico.
Extent of Oil Spill Remains Unclear
May 14, 2010
Nearly a month after BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico, one question remains unanswered: Exactly how much oil is spilling into the Gulf from the unchecked leak?
NewsHour Connect: Economic Impacts of the Oil Spill on the Gulf Coast
May 14, 2010
Beyond the environmental effects of the gulf oil spill disaster, there are several economic ones washing ashore.
Report: Oil Spill Larger Than Thought; Pakistan Arrests N.Y. Bomb Suspect
May 14, 2010
When the Deepwater Horizon rig sunk into the Gulf of Mexico last month, officials first estimated that it was leaking oil at a rate of 1,000 barrels a day. That figure was later revised to 5,000 barrels per day. Multiple reports out Friday, however, show the spill may be much, much worse.
News Wrap: BP Unveils New Approach in Attempt to Siphon Leaking Oil
May 13, 2010
In other news Thursday, BP announced it will attempt to use a smaller pipe to siphon leaking oil to the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, and a new report shows that the number of American households facing foreclosure is down 2 percent from a year ago, signaling signs of possible economic recovery.
Investigators: Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Failed Key Tests Ahead of Explosion
May 12, 2010
Tom Bearden continues his reporting from the Gulf of Mexico with an update on hearings into the massive oil spill, as investigators testified that the Deepwater Horizons oil well failed a key pressure test just hours before the explosion.
Tight Security at Oil Spill Hearing in New Orleans
May 11, 2010
The U.S. Coast Guard and the federal Minerals Management Service staged the first of two public hearings at the Radisson airport hotel in New Orleans Tuesday, as part of a joint investigation into the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig last month.
Oil Executives Under Fire in Congressional Gulf Leak Probe
May 11, 2010
Oil company executives traded blame for last month's explosion at an offshore rig in the Gulf of Mexico at hearings in Washington and Louisiana. Gwen Ifill talks to a Wall Street Journal reporter for more on the investigation into the environmental disaster.
Exclusive: Deepwater Horizon Worker Details Survival, Pending Legal Battle
May 10, 2010
In an exclusive interview with the PBS NewsHour and NPR, oil rig worker Christopher Choy tells his harrowing story of survival aboard the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the legal tangles he has run into since the blast.
Exclusive: Oil Rig Worker Shares Tale of Survival, Fear, Legal Tangles
May 10, 2010
Oil rig survivor Christopher Choy recently shared his story with the NewsHour and NPR.
Shields and Brooks on Prospects for an Energy Bill and Keeping the Lights On
May 7, 2010
With plenty happening in Washington and beyond this week, Mark Shields and David Brooks stopped by the Rundown Friday to discuss how the chances for passage on climate legislation are shifting and the political fallout from the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.
News Wrap: Oil Containment Dome Lowered into Place over Well Leak
May 7, 2010
In other news Friday, BP lowered a massive containment dome into the Gulf of Mexico to try to cap the oil well that has now been leaking for 17 days and police closed part of Times Square in New York City because of a suspicious package, following last weekend's failed bomb plot.
In Gulf of Mexico, Oil Containment Device Poised to Help Slow Leak
May 6, 2010
NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden gives an update from Louisiana, as BP engineers prepare to lower a massive containment dome over into the Gulf of Mexico in hopes of capturing much of the massive oil leak.
Interactive: How Much Oil Has Leaked Into the Gulf of Mexico?
May 6, 2010
Nobody knows for certain how much oil has leaked into the Gulf of Mexico since last month's oil rig explosion. What we do have are estimates -- from NOAA, BP and others. Use our interactive meter to explore ballpark figures of how much oil may have leaked into the Gulf based on each scenario.
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Adds 'Insult to Injuries' for Ocean's Health
May 5, 2010
Cleanup and wildlife rescue operations are underway on the shore as the massive oil leak spreads toward sensitive coastal wetlands along the Gulf Coast. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sylvia Earle, National Geographic's explorer-in-residence, about the disaster's effects on the fragile marine ecosystem.
Gulf Cleanup Continues as BP Attempts to Cap Largest Oil Leak
May 5, 2010
Tom Bearden continues his reports from the Gulf Coast with an update on BP's attempt to cap the biggest leak at the wellhead. Judy Woodruff talks to him about progress to contain further spread of oil contamination.
Dispatch From Louisiana: The Brown Pelican and Media Etiquette
May 5, 2010
The Fort Jackson bird rescue facility near Venice, La., has another patient -- an oil-soaked Louisiana brown pelican. Correspondent Tom Bearden continues his coverage from the Gulf Coast with a report on the pelican's "surprisingly long and rigorous bath," and the sometimes cutthroat world of media gaggles.
Calm Seas, Winds Permit Some Progress in Gulf Oil Leak Cleanup
May 4, 2010
Crews made some headway in dispersing millions of gallons of leaked oil as seas and winds calmed in the Gulf of Mexico. Tom Bearden reports from Louisiana on the challenges still ahead for containing and cleaning up the spill, then Judy Woodruff gets two views on why the spill is so tough to contain and mitigate.
The Gulf Coast Oil Spill: How Does It Compare to Exxon Valdez?
May 4, 2010
So how bad will the Deepwater Horizon oil spill turn out to be? The president of the National Wildlife Federation, Larry Schweiger, told us it has the potential to be the "worst ecological disaster in U.S. history," dwarfing the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska in 1989.
BP Says It Will Pay for Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup
May 3, 2010
Energy company BP said it will pay to clean up the oil spill still spreading in the Gulf of Mexico, caused when an oil rig it leased exploded two weeks ago. Judy Woodruff gets the latest on the crisis from correspondent Tom Bearden in Louisiana.
In Louisiana, Local Fishermen Tapped to Help Oil Spill Cleanup Effort
May 3, 2010
Correspondent Tom Bearden is reporting from Louisiana on the impact of the Gulf Coast oil spill and filed this dispatch for the Rundown.

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