Five years ago last week, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 workers and spilling over 200 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean over the course of 87 days. The Gulf Coast still has not recovered – though most of the oil that covered the ocean has dissipated, tar balls and tar … Read more…
The Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster had profound effects on human life and the environment, some of which continue to this day. Thousands of people involved in the cleanup effort now suffer from effects like burning lungs and blistered skin. Did Corexit Cause Respiratory Illness in Cleanup Crew Members? A new study from the University … Read more…
Whereas anyone is at risk to suffer health problems because of radiation, a fetus is even more vulnerable to the effects of radiation. Last year, a leak at the Hanford Nuclear site in Washington State caused a 400 percent increase in rare birth defects. Radiation has been known to cause several birth defects, including shortened … Read more…
