BP Settlement Includes Health Claims, No Environment
A settlement that BP is hammering out with victims of the massive Gulf oil spill off the coast of the United States finally provides a system for monitoring health concerns and compensating people whose illnesses are found to have a link to the disaster. But there is no compensation for damage to natural resources and the environment.
BP settles while Macondo ‘seeps’
As BP pays billions in settlements in the United States, scientists are concerned about a persistent oil seep near the Macondo 252 well.
Construction of Mekong dam project continues despite call for reassessment
The enthusiasm of Thailand’s largest construction company to build the massive Xayaburi hydroelectric dam in neighbouring Laos does not appear to have been dimmed by the decision of the four governments monitoring development on the Mekong River to halt the project pending further study.
Debate about Missouri River spending roils farmers, environmentalists
A boost in proposed spending for environmental projects along the Missouri River is angering farmers who claim last year’s flooding is evidence that the spending focus needs to shift to flood protection. But the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers disputes the idea that flood protection is taking a backseat to the environment.
Irish critics warn against fracking
Invasive gas drilling technique would damage environment as water mixed with chemicals is pumped to break open rock.
