Tag Archives: BP Oil Spill
One Year Later, Gulf Oil Spill Continues to Impede Gulf Progress
Consequences of the disaster affect jobs, health, and economic recourse
Consequences of the disaster affect jobs, health, and economic recourse
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Gains & Losses of 2010: The Good, the Bad, the Memorable
BlackEnterprise.com takes a look back at the moves that made us cheer, and some that made us cringe
2010 has been a year filled with ups, downs and what-the-hell-was-that moments that we’ll remember…
By Elayne Fluker
Green Insider: 3 Ways to Practice Energy Responsibility
Eco-friendly resources for businesses and individuals
Would you invest in a company that pollutes your drinking water? What if you’re the…
By Andre Williams
Backtalk with Ray Nagin
Five years after Katrina, the former New Orleans mayor weighs in on the recovery and the impact of the BP oil spill
Katrina was one of the costliest natural disasters and one of the five deadliest hurricanes…
By Joyce Jones
Government, Scientists Differ on BP Oil Spill’s Lasting Effects
Evidence found of deepwater oil, which could present long-term threat to marine life
Rep. Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts), chairman of the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee, grilled government scientists…
By Joyce Jones
Oil Spill Fuels Tourist Misconceptions and Fewer Visits
New Orleans tourism boards find it difficult to counteract spill images
In the wake of the BP oil spill in April, tourism in the Gulf region…
By Joyce Jones
Prospects for Offshore Drilling Diminish in Wake of Oil Spill
Administration and oil industry continue feud over moratorium
In the wake of the BP oil disaster, 52% of Americans oppose offshore drilling…
By Joyce Jones
Oil Spill May Hasten Deterioration of Louisiana’s Ecosystem
As BP tries to cap the well, damage to Gulf region accelerates
Even prior to the April BP oil spill, the Louisiana and Mississippi coastal region was…
By Joyce Jones
Gulf Coast Small Businesses Worried About Their Futures
Compensation process is riddled with distrust
In a four-part series, Black Enterprise.com is looking at how the oil spill is affecting…
By Joyce Jones
NAACP: BP Gives Minorities Worst Clean Up Jobs
Civil rights group demands meeting with oil company
The NAACP is seeking a meeting with BP CEO Tony Hayward to address concerns…
