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Rick Steiner Guest

Rick Steiner

Independent Marine Biologist

Independent marine biologist working on marine environment and energy issues, based in Alaska. Recently went to conduct rapid assessment of the situation in the Gulf.

FROM Rick Steiner

The Gulf Oil Spill: From Bad to Worse

The Gulf Oil Spill: From Bad to Worse BP now claims it’ll stop its undersea oil gusher by sometime next week, but the federal government is demanding more information about the extent of the spill. The oil slick is finally reaching populated areas on shore, and plumes of oil are circulating deep in the ocean.

35 min, 33 sec May 21, 2010

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