Exxon Valdez oil spill

led to the unraveling of animal life- specifically Alaskan sea otters. Collard has studied the sea otters’ life course in Alaska since colonization. She studies topics such as the near extinction of sea otters during the fur trade and the Exxon Valdez oil spill that resulted in the death of thousands of sea otters. Collard explains the relationship between capitalism and the near extinction of the sea otter species. She studies capitalism intensely, and believes that it is a disastrous concept.…

Have you ever imagined your swimming pool filled with oil? The explosion happened back in 2010 but still impacting us today. The Deepwater Horizon was an offshore oil rig that initially was ignited and caught on fire, then soon after exploded. Approximately more than 200 million gallons of crude oil was pumped into the Gulf of Mexico, for a total of 87 days, making it the biggest oil spill in U.S history. Affecting millions of people and the atmosphere, the Deepwater Horizon explosion was the…

looking at all of the environmental disasters of the United States, the BP Oil Spill and Dust Bowl are by far two of the most devastating disasters to the surrounding environment and ecosystem. Although both natural disasters have different characteristics and environmental effects, each disaster greatly impacted the surrounding ecosystems from before and after the disasters. Although the Gulf of Mexico before the BP oil spill was still known for its suffering under the effects of coastal…

threat are oil spills. Unlike other marine mammals, sea otters do not have a layer of blubber to keep them warm so they depend on their layer of fur, which is the densest fur in the animal kingdom. However, when oil spills and contact the sea otters, their fur lose its insulative property and thus they are more sensitive to fluctuations in temperature. Moreover, the sea otters are at risk of gastrointestinal disorders because they ingest oil while grooming. Following the Exxon Valdez spill in…

or not they should drill for Oil in the Arctic. The United States already produces the most oil in the world, so what makes drilling for oil in the Arctic necessary? It’s because the United States, a fossil fuel dependent country, wants more oil, even though it isn’t needed. The United States needs to face the realization that the Arctic is a horrible place to drill for oil. The freezing climate, the obstacle of ice, and extreme winds of the Arctic would make a spill impossible to clean. The…

Q1. Is compliance enough? Legislations are made so that companies follow rules and policies in fear of harsh punishments of non-compliance. In the case of Deepwater Horizon, the chain of command consisted of a VP of drilling and operations who was barely 3 months into his job. Companies should follow legislations not for the sake of compliance but also to make sure that they create an environment of solidarity and an command chain that consists of experienced personnel who have the foresight to…

largest Wildlife Refuge in the country at 19,286,722 acres. For more than over a decade there has been political debates about whether or not there should be drilling for oil on the coastal plains. Oil drilling cause’s damage to the wildlife there and cause for animals to become extinct. I think that there should not be any drilling for oil on the refuge because it’s harmful to the wildlife living there and there are already enough threats to wildlife. On January 3, 1959, before Alaska was…

ecological damage is possible where chronic spills or spills of national significance occur ("Oil spill preperation," 2010). Oil spill disasters can occur when the crew workers are making mistakes and being careless, when the equipment messes up, hurricanes, and illegal dumpers. Oil floats on salt water and usually floats on fresh water. Oil will usually spread out rapidly across the water surface to form a thin layer that is called an oil slick. As the oil spreading process continues, the…

The recession in the 80s, the stock market crash, post cold wars, inflation and the Exxon Valdez oil spill in the 1980s into 1990s all experienced by America contributing factors to the fall its economy. Competition with other nations again caused America its global market shares. America’s economy recovery began 1983 that led to prospects and stretched into the President Reagan’s administration. During his term, some people expressed that his policies caused a budget deficit and increasing debt…

The essay by Haney brings to light many attributes that I want to address. Is she a professional? Does Haney exemplify effective teaching practices? Lastly, what is one question that I want to ask Haney? These topics are all areas that I will explore in more detail. Haney raises some good points and like most of us, appears to be in education for all of the right reasons. Haney is the true professional in so many ways. She is passionate about her work and her teaching goes beyond the walls…