Tag Archives: BP
BP Accused of Manipulating Gas Prices, Ex-Employee Speaks Out
BP is accused of rigging the oil market for the third time in less than 10 years.
BP falls in hot water again as former head of gas liquids trading speaks out…
By Amber McKynzie
BP Oil Banned From Government Contracts — For Now
The oil giant is facing stiff punishment from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Oil giant BP is being held accountable.
By Ashley R. Harris
In the News: Tensions in Libya Causing Economic Ripple Effect; Kevin Frazier on CBS; Study Links Racial Identity and Happiness
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
By Janel Martinez
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…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Washington Report: Updates From the Capitol
BP claims administrator pledges easier compensation process; Gun control laws weakened
Kenneth Feinberg, administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, regaled and reassured lawmakers Wednesday that…
