The cap on BP's broken oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has been holding, but that's only temporary. After more than three months, preparations are finally underway for finally sealing it once and for all. The worst oil spill in US history might be doing less damage than first estimated, or it could be a whole lot worse. BP has begun what new CEO Bob Dudley calls a "scale-back," removing skimmers and reducing hazmat crews. But critics say it might be too soon. They're worried about underwater oil pools that could still wash ashore, even after the gusher is finally sealed. The worst damage has resulted from using the Gulf as an industrial dumping ground. Meantime, what about the psychological toll of constant crisis? We hear more about the spill, including the way it's created a "corrosive community."
The Gulf Oil Spill and the Long-Term Recovery
Credits
Guests:
- Mark Schleifstein - Times-Picayune - @mschleifsteintp
- Paul Kemp - Vice President, National Audubon Society
- George Crozier - Executive Director, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
- Chris Kromm - Institute for Southern Studies - @chriskromm
- Steven Picou - Environmental Sociologist, University of South Alabama