Study says longest oil spill in U.S. history could be drastically worse than rig owner claims | CBC Radio

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The owner of an oil platform that toppled in 2004, had long maintained the amount of oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico was between 2.4 and 4 gallons a day. But a new study estimates the company was leaking up to 4,500 gallons daily. | cbcasithappens

Taylor Energy estimated less than 5 gallons of oil leaked daily; new study says figure is far higherThe wake of a supply vessel heading towards a working platform crosses over an oil sheen drifting from the site of the former Taylor Energy oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana.

 

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cbcasithappens Horrific situation! Jail time required.

cbcasithappens Time to fine them for every drop of oil leaked.

cbcasithappens they let the rig owner monitor the leak? really? what could go-- oh, wait

cbcasithappens Criminal charges are in order.

cbcasithappens So how much is this company going to be fined for hiding the truth and essentially lying? Likely an insignificant amount, compared to its profits, which stakeholders will deem as 'just the cost of business.' Sad how irreversible environmental damage is just the cost of business.

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