Michigan and the Gulf Coast don’t have much in common — except a battle against oil-infused waters.
Oil Spill
Surface Oil on Gulf Disappearing: A Good Sign?
Though it doesn’t solve everything, the fact that surface oil is dissipating will reduce the risk of oil washing ashore or hurting more animals.
Quotes: Bob Dudley on BP’s Future
“[BP] will be smaller and financially, it will grow.”
— BOB DUDLEY, BP’s CEO-to-be, on the future of the company. (via BBC)
Robert Dudley, BP’s New CEO
BP announced Tuesday Robert Dudley would be the company’s next CEO, replacing Tony Hayward. Find out more about the first non-Brit to take BP’s helm.
Quotes: Journalist Tom Bower on Tony Hayward’s Inevitable BP Departure
“He knew what had to be done, but he didn’t do it properly. He was too slow; he wasn’t inspired; he wasn’t focused enough,”
— TOM BOWER, journalist, on why Tony Hayward’s departure from his role as BP’s Chief Executive was …
Report: Tony Hayward Gets $18 Million for the Road
Here’s hoping that parachute can float with all that gold attached.
Hayward Out? BP Board to Rule on Embattled Exec
Rumors abound that BP will remove Tony Hayward as its CEO. The company’s board will meet tonight, potentially to discuss his fate.
Tropical Storm Bonnie Could Hit Oil Spill
A tropical storm set to hit the Gulf might impede the oil-spill cleanup effort and bring more oil to the shore.
China’s Oil Spill Spreading, but Still Miniscule Compared to the Gulf
Environmental disaster, take two.
BP: Hayward Isn’t Going Anywhere
A BP spokesman denied reports that CEO Tony Hayward planned to step down.
Hundreds Fall Victim to Oil-Spill Cleanup Job Scam
Job scams taking advantage of the oil-inundated Gulf Coast? That’s just low.
Pay Up: BP to Face Huge Oil-Spill Fines
BP has already pledged $20 billion to assist those affected by the oil spill. But that’s not all they’ll have to fork over.