Gulf of Mexico

May 01, 2020

On Easter Sunday, dozens of tornadoes tore across Southeastern US, killing more than 30 people. The deadly cluster of storms coincided with waters in the Gulf of Mexico that were three degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the long-term average.

Growing Food, Sowing Trouble

We’re not fixing this environmental crisis. Could one ditch show us the way?

Grist

January 30, 2020

Contaminants are winding their way from farm runoff into streams and rivers and into the Mississippi River that have created a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. But a conservation effort in Indiana may show a fix to this dilemma.

Science

In a hungry little insect, a big threat to Louisiana’s coast

Science Friday

December 24, 2017

A tiny invasive bug loves the cane that grows along the mouth of the Mississippi River. Can it be stopped?

Environment

Scientists pinpoint link between climate change and Hurricane Harvey's record rainfall

The World

December 13, 2017

Two independent groups of researchers have found that between 15 and 38 percent of Harvey’s rainfall was likely caused by climate change.

Environment

Forgotten satellite data is helping researchers reconstruct the effects of a 1979 oil spill

Living on Earth

June 06, 2017

From old satellite data, two optical oceanographers have created a new digital map of the Gulf of Mexico, which may allow researchers to better understand the long-term effects of the 1979 Ixtoc oil spill.

Environment

Studying a 1979 oil spill may help scientists predict long-term effects of Deepwater Horizon

Living on Earth

April 11, 2017

Ocean floor expeditions near the site of the 1979 Ixtoc oil blowout seek to find out how the ocean is recovering three decades after the disaster. Scientists hope their work will shed light on the future of the waters near the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Environment

Gulf of Mexico oil leases spark protests, but little revenue

Living on Earth

September 18, 2016

Citizen activists tried to stop the government’s recent auction of 4,400 oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico. They failed, but the auction brought in less revenue than expected.

Environment

Louisianans rally against new Gulf oil leases

Living on Earth

April 23, 2016

In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon accident, Louisiana residents are being far more cautious about oil and gas drilling in their state.

Environment

BP's $18.7 billion Deepwater Horizon settlement provides relief, but perhaps not justice

Living on Earth

July 26, 2015

Five years ago, the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster caused billions of dollars in economic and environmental damages to the Gulf region. Civil and criminal lawsuits have kept BP in court for years. Now an agreement might bring relief for those government agencies seeking fines and compensation. But is it enough?

Environment

Five years later, the Gulf of Mexico is still recovering from Deepwater Horizon

Living on Earth

April 19, 2015

Things are getting better as oil and toxins from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill dissipate in the Gulf of Mexico — but slowly. Scientists researching the area say no one can be sure when the "pervasive" chemicals will finally disappear.

Gulf of Mexico

Warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico raise alarm as US storm season approaches

We’re not fixing this environmental crisis. Could one ditch show us the way?

In a hungry little insect, a big threat to Louisiana’s coast

Scientists pinpoint link between climate change and Hurricane Harvey's record rainfall

Forgotten satellite data is helping researchers reconstruct the effects of a 1979 oil spill

Studying a 1979 oil spill may help scientists predict long-term effects of Deepwater Horizon

Gulf of Mexico oil leases spark protests, but little revenue

Louisianans rally against new Gulf oil leases

BP's $18.7 billion Deepwater Horizon settlement provides relief, but perhaps not justice

Five years later, the Gulf of Mexico is still recovering from Deepwater Horizon

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