BP Gulf Oil Spill

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  1. Rex_B

    Rex_B Geaux Time

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  2. LSUGradin99

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    Yes. They were at least quick to get that going. Two are well into the process. Two drilling rigs out there. Two individual beacons of hope (chances) for the ultimate control of the site to be regained.
     
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    Here's a picture. You can see each of the two relief well drilling rigs in the background. the ship in front center is the one collecting siphoned oil/gas. the flame is the burning of the gas from that siphoned oil/gas mix.
     
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    You're smelling the fumes from the controlled burns of surface oil.
     
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    The fumes are the volatile components that evaporate quickly, they won't hang around long. It is the tarry and waxy components of crude oil that linger and make a mess.
     
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    But how confident are we that we can trust the BOP's on these rigs at that depth?
     
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    I bet these oil service companies are mopping up..
     
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    Exactly. Like I said hope and chances.
     
  9. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    It can't be good. I was listening to someone talk about the chemical that is being used for the clean up is actually poising the air in the gulf. Check the link out.

    “Mass chemical poisoning begins -symptoms rising in Gulf” Nature's Crusaders


    Louisiana BPA findings

    Levels of airborne chemicals have far exceeded state standards and what’s considered safe for human exposure.
     
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    Swerved It appears my hypocrisy knows no bounds.

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    I'm sure you've smoked worse.. Hell, I probably have at some point... :lol:
     

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