A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against BP (NYSE:BP) for the death on an infant. The Texas woman is claiming that her son was exposed to the deadly chemicals that were coming from BP's refinery in Texas. She is asking for $10 billion in compensation.
The suit was filed August 19th by The Buzbee Law firm on behalf of the Mother, Sharon Champion. The six month old boy died June 23 with symptoms having to do with pneumonia. Champion is claiming that the symptoms worsened by continuous exposure to the chemicals released by the refinery from April 6th to May 16th.
While the Mother worked, the boy was taken care of by an Aunt who lives about a mile from the refinery. She is claiming that once the release of chemicals started, the boy started having a runny nose, mucus in his eyes, and a violent cough. After taking him to three hospitals, the cause of the sickness could not be determined.
The cause of death was ruled undetermined.
Showing posts with label chemicals. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Scientist: BP (NYSE:BP) Oil Report Misleading and Incomplete
Professor Ian MacDonald, a nationally renowned Scientist at Florida State said, the governments report on where the BP (NYSE:BP) oil has gone is misleading and incomplete. He is extremely disappointed because the report doesn't give any details on the process scientists used to compile data and came to their conclusions.
MacDonald feels the report is public relations, having nothing to do with actual science. The total amount of oil that was deposited into the Gulf is 4.9 million barrels. According to the governments estimates, 25 percent of the oil was skimmed, burned, or recovered. An additional 25 percent dissolved or evaporated, while 24 percent was dispersed through chemicals or naturally. That leaves only 26 percent remaining in the environment.
"That residual oil at the 26 percent level represents five Exxon Valdez quantities of oil released into the Gulf of Mexico, still there these many months later and likely to stay there for years to come," said MacDonald. He does believe that the 26 percent is an extremely low estimate, but even that number is staggering.
MacDonald feels the report is public relations, having nothing to do with actual science. The total amount of oil that was deposited into the Gulf is 4.9 million barrels. According to the governments estimates, 25 percent of the oil was skimmed, burned, or recovered. An additional 25 percent dissolved or evaporated, while 24 percent was dispersed through chemicals or naturally. That leaves only 26 percent remaining in the environment.
"That residual oil at the 26 percent level represents five Exxon Valdez quantities of oil released into the Gulf of Mexico, still there these many months later and likely to stay there for years to come," said MacDonald. He does believe that the 26 percent is an extremely low estimate, but even that number is staggering.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
BP: (NYSE:BP) We'll Reduce Use By 50-80 % Of Corexit
BP (NYSE:BP) continues its use of the dispersant Corexit, ignoring the EPA and federal government. BP says it will reduce the amount of Corexit it is currently using in the Gulf. Serious questions are being raised on the effects this chemical will have long term on wildlife and humans.
Due to BP's continued excuses and lack of action, the EPA is setting up its own research and testing in their lab in Gulf Breeze, FL. The purpose of this testing will be to find a less toxic dispersant that can aid in the safe breakup of the oil. Among these is included, a biodegradable tests and well as toxicity testing.
Lisa Jackson, the EPA Administrator said she meet with BP officials Sunday night to get the company to cut back on it use of the chemical dispersant. She feels confident that there will be a 50 - 80 percent reduction over the next few days as they proceed with their testing.
This reduction will mainly be on the surface. Jackson said, putting the dispersant directly into the stream of oil underwater has proven to be far less toxic and more effective than it's effects on the top of the water.
Due to BP's continued excuses and lack of action, the EPA is setting up its own research and testing in their lab in Gulf Breeze, FL. The purpose of this testing will be to find a less toxic dispersant that can aid in the safe breakup of the oil. Among these is included, a biodegradable tests and well as toxicity testing.
Lisa Jackson, the EPA Administrator said she meet with BP officials Sunday night to get the company to cut back on it use of the chemical dispersant. She feels confident that there will be a 50 - 80 percent reduction over the next few days as they proceed with their testing.
This reduction will mainly be on the surface. Jackson said, putting the dispersant directly into the stream of oil underwater has proven to be far less toxic and more effective than it's effects on the top of the water.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
BP (NYSE:BP) Has Used 655,000 Gallons Of Now Banned Chemicals
BP (NYSE:BP) has dispersed a minimum of 655,000 chemicals in the Gulf that are now banned. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this is the largest application of dispersant's every used in the history of oil spills.
The two dispersant's being used are from a line called Corexit, both these dispersant's were banned from use on oil spills in the U.K. over 10 years ago due to the failure of their toxicity tests. What's actually used is kept secret by manufactures, the EPA said they are required by law to protect this information.
Corexit had been on the approved list of dispersant's put out by the EPA despite them being more toxic and less effective. A version of Corexit was used on the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989, it was linked later to human health problems. Nervous system, kidney, liver, blood, and respiratory problems are just some of the related health problems due to Corexit.
BP has been asked to switch to less toxic dispersant's within 72 hours.
The two dispersant's being used are from a line called Corexit, both these dispersant's were banned from use on oil spills in the U.K. over 10 years ago due to the failure of their toxicity tests. What's actually used is kept secret by manufactures, the EPA said they are required by law to protect this information.
Corexit had been on the approved list of dispersant's put out by the EPA despite them being more toxic and less effective. A version of Corexit was used on the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989, it was linked later to human health problems. Nervous system, kidney, liver, blood, and respiratory problems are just some of the related health problems due to Corexit.
BP has been asked to switch to less toxic dispersant's within 72 hours.
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