#BP oil spill workers

[gwydionmisha]

#BP oil spill workers #Gulf of Mexico #News

[spiced-wine-fic]

“BP told many of its cleanup workers that they did not need to wear breathing protection because the toxic components of the oil had evaporated or were broken down in the waves, according to the company’s safety briefings. Despite receiving advice from the federal government to conduct biological monitoring by measuring toxins in the cleanup workers’ blood, skin or urine, BP didn’t collect evidence that could have shown whether toxins contained in the oil had entered workers’ bloodstreams, according to plaintiffs’ attorneys.

In 2010, BP ran a huge PR campaign to convince the public that the Gulf would recover. While the smell of oil and Corexit was still in the air, BP was already building its legal defense against the very workers it claimed were repairing the spill’s environmental damage, according to new evidence reported for the first time by the Guardian.

There is no class-action settlement for the cleanup workers and coastal residents who fell ill years after the spill. Due to the terms of an earlier settlement, they must sue BP individually to be compensated for their chronic injuries, and many of the cases are under a court order that prevents them from seeking punitive damages.”

#deepwater horizon #BP

[follow-up-news]

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced more stringent rules governing offshore oil spill response, amid continuing concerns about the effects on public health and wildlife from chemical disasters, including BP’s Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010. The federal agency, which announced the update on Monday, had not updated its rule regulating the chemicals used to break up offshore oil slicks since 1994. Five environmental organizations, an Alaskan tribal leader and a south Louisiana fisher sued the EPA in 2020 to force the agency to update its regulations based on lessons learned from the BP oil spill and the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989. In 2021, US district court judge William Orrick ordered the EPA to update its oil spill response plans. Thousands of people who rushed into Gulf of Mexico waters to clean up BP’s oil spill have fallen ill, and some have died. A recent Guardian investigation spotlighted the difficult legal fight that cleanup workers who got sick have been experiencing trying to bring medical cases against the oil giant. More than three decades earlier, those who cleaned up the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill off the coast of Alaska suffered the same fate. A growing body of research has linked exposure to the dispersants used by BP to break up oil slicks with chronic illnesses, including increased risk of cancer, heart conditions and an increased rate of births of premature and underweight infants. The updated EPA rule, which takes effect in December, requires dispersants to undergo more stringent toxicity and efficacy testing before they can be approved for use. Dispersants currently approved by the agency must undergo retesting under the new criteria. Products not retested within two years after the rule takes effect or that do not meet the new criteria will be removed from the approved list, according to the updated regulations.

#epa #bp oil spill #exxon valdez

[y0ur-maj3sty]

BP Oil Spill False Flag Operation

In 2010, the BP 0il Spill was "FALSE FLAG OPERATION"(meaning done intentionally), orchestrated for financial gain and creating new government agencies! 13 hours before the disaster, Dick Cheney was on board of the oil rig! When it happened, people who were in charge of it that were on land weren't notified until 3 hours after it was a huge problem. Cheney used to be the CEO of Halliburton, and they were in charge of re-inforcing the oil rig with cement, and, also before the spill occured, Halliburton bought the "Boots & Coots" clean up company, which is the biggest clean up company in the world 11 days before the spill happened!

Months before the spill occured, giant Wall Street players started to sell hundreds of millions of dollars in BP stocks. Tony Hayward, ceo of BP at the time, cut his losses too as if he knew something was going to happen. He sold about a 3rd of his own BP stock weeks before this happened, and he's the CEO! This is obviously prior knowledge to me.

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE POLITICAL GAINS THE GOVERNMENT GOT:

1. Sales of shares and stocks in days and weeks beforehand for HUGE profits

2. Halliburton link, acquisition of cleanup company days before explosion

-Halliburton was forced to admit in testimony at a congressional hearing last month that it carried out a cementing operation 20 hours before the Gulf of Mexico rig went up in flames. The lawsuits claim that four Halliburton workers stationed on the rig improperly capped the well.

3. BP report cites undocumented tampering with well sealing equipment

4. Government USES DISASTER to push for Carbon Tax, Nationalization talks.

Gulf of Mexico 1 week after the BP Oil Spill

#bp #bp oil #oil spill #gulf of mexico #false flag #united states #government #disaster #dick cheney #haliburton

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[csrmagnovite24]

CSR POLICY MAKING ROUND

In today's socially conscious landscape, a company's true success transcends mere profit margins and headcount numbers. Instead, the benchmark of excellence lies in the public's trust and the tangible positive impact on society. In this regard, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a powerful tool, acting as a societal report card for businesses.

Think of CSR as a compass, guiding companies towards social accountability to stakeholders and the public alike. It fosters a conscious awareness of their overall impact - economic, social, and environmental. Leading the charge are companies like Patagonia, renowned for its environmental activism and commitment to sustainability, and Tesla, whose electric vehicles revolutionise the transportation industry while combating climate change. These organisations, alongside countless others, understand that profit and purpose can coexist, cultivating trust and admiration amongst investors, employees, and customers.

However, the corporate landscape isn't without its blemishes. Recent headlines expose the pitfalls of prioritising profit over responsibility. Facebook, now rebranded as Meta, faces fierce criticism for its handling of user data and the spread of misinformation. Similarly, Uber's labour practices and Amazon's treatment of warehouse workers raise ethical concerns. These cautionary tales underscore the importance of genuine CSR, moving beyond performative gestures and embracing a holistic commitment to positive change.

Looking ahead, the conversation around CSR continues to evolve. The growing influence of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing emphasises the financial benefits of responsible practices. Consumers are increasingly wielding their purchasing power to support companies aligned with their values. Meanwhile, regulatory bodies are implementing stricter measures to ensure corporate accountability.

The true measure of a successful organisation lies not just in its bottom line, but in the positive impact it creates on the world around it. CSR, when embraced authentically, serves as a powerful tool for building trust, fostering innovation, and driving a more sustainable future. As stakeholders hold companies accountable and the bar for responsible business practices continues to rise, organisations that prioritise genuine impact will undoubtedly be the ones shaping a brighter tomorrow.

TASK IN HAND

You are required to make a PPT (of not more than 5 slides) consisting of-

Defence strategies

5 new CSR policies for the company

Creatives

Any other extra deliverable

Given cases:

1. Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" Scandal: VW's emissions scandal, where they deliberately cheated on emissions tests for their diesel vehicles, highlights the potential for greenwashing and CSR initiatives being used to mask unethical practices. This case damaged their brand reputation and resulted in billions in fines and lawsuits.

2. Nestlé's Water Privatisation Controversy: Nestlé's aggressive water extraction practices in developing countries, particularly in Pakistan, have drawn criticism and accusations of exploiting local resources. This case illustrates the importance of considering community impact and potential downsides of CSR initiatives.

3. PepsiCo's "Aquafina" and the Fiji Water Debacle: PepsiCo's marketing of Aquafina as "pure" was challenged when the source water was found to be filtered tap water. Similarly, their bottling of Fiji Water was criticised for depleting local resources and contributing to environmental damage. These cases show how misleading marketing can undermine the credibility of CSR claims.

4. BP's Oil Spill and Greenwashing Efforts: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 remains one of the worst environmental disasters in history. BP's subsequent greenwashing campaigns and perceived lack of responsibility for the spill's long-term impact on the Gulf Coast communities eroded public trust.

5. Facebook's Libra Controversy: Facebook's attempt to launch its own cryptocurrency, Libra, faced scrutiny for potential privacy concerns and its impact on financial ecosystems. This case highlights the need for ethical considerations beyond traditional environmental or social concerns in CSR initiatives.

6.Walmart's Ethical Labour Issues: Walmart has been criticised for its labour practices in its supply chain, with allegations of poor working conditions, low wages, and union busting. These issues have damaged the company's reputation and led to boycotts by consumers and activists.

7.H&M's Cultural Appropriation Accusations: H&M has been accused of cultural appropriation on multiple occasions, most notably in 2018 when they released an ad featuring a black child wearing a hoodie that read "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle." The ad was widely condemned as racist and insensitive, and it forced H&M to pull the ad and apologise.

8.Shell's Environmental Impact: Shell has been criticised for its environmental impact, particularly its role in climate change. The company has been accused of downplaying the risks of climate change and investing in fossil fuels that contribute to the problem. In 2019, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, setting a precedent for other oil and gas companies.

[brendanparks3]

I think that those that think that Bp did enough to clear up their oil spill clearly have not done their research or have seen how harmful the effects were on the environment. Bp tried to cover their mess up by settling on lawsuits and then ending the discussion there when clearly they could have done so much more to help with the cleanup and the aftermath of the spill. In this week's blog, we talk about ways that we can stop certain spills from happening and the necessary procedures that could make spills easier to clean or control. Bp clearly did not take the necessary precautions and they didn't go over situational testing for when an oil spill does happen. Their workers were not ready for this to happen and their equipment was faulty and not up to date due to the explosion. There should have been routine checkups to make sure everything was up to date and in order and also there should have been much more training for all aspects concerning the workers, regardless of their experience. The movie says that oil spills are so sudden and so fast that it couldn't be anticipated but what are the companies doing about that? There is always that possibility of happening and when it didn't happen they weren't prepared when they could have been. I think that private industries have that much more pressure on them to prevent these catastrophes but they should be having that. They are privately owned and took on that risk when they began starting up their company. They are not as well funded as the rest of the world's government industries but are very well funded regardless. They have the responsibility to be able to prevent these catastrophes and to handle them appropriately because the governments and people of this world are entrusting them to do so. They have the resources, money and manpower to make it happen but it comes down to greed and not wanting to spend more money than they need to. This in turn leads to accidents and dire consequences that the earth and the environment has to pay and answer for. What we have learned from these oil spills is that we need to be better and more prepared. We were lazy before and now we have no excuse to make sure that our equipment and workers are prepared and knowledgeable about what could possibly happen if the precautions are not taken the right way. Just one accident can wipe out ecosystems and could possibly cause the extinction of a species if we aren't careful. This isn't just for oil rigs but for any power plant or space that is producing goods for the world. I think tourism is able to survive this if they look at what has happened before. We must prepare in a way that everyone understands and knows what's going on. We cannot allow these catastrophes to keep happening and killing innocent creatures and people. Tourism agencies and companies have been good recently with dealing with problems but all it takes is one slip up or mistake and then a big problem occurs. It would be a good idea to the government funding to help build upon these tourist sites to better equip them if a problem were to occur. The last true big catastrophe that left Florida crippled was the hurricane back in 2017, Irma. It was one of the first category 5 hurricanes to strike the area and left most of Florida crippled and destroyed with many counties and cities having to take a long time and a-lot of money to rebuild. This in turn scared people away from Florida for that year and their tourism numbers went down drastically after that. 

[mrglitterati]

By Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times and Max Chesnes, Tampa Bay Times The oil washed ashore every day, globs of tarlike ooze blighting sugar-white sand beaches. Rodney Boblitt’s job was to report it. A special agent

#PublicHealth #Healthcare #HealthyLiving

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Friday marks the thirteenth anniversary of the blowout at BP's Macondo oil well off Louisiana, which killed 11 workers aboard the drilling rig Dee...

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[stuartbramhall]

More Than a Decade Later, Workers Battle Illness From Deepwater Horizon. They Want BP to Pay.

By Christopher O’Donnell and Max Chesnes Kaiser Health News More than a decade after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster — the largest marine oil spill in history — cleanup workers are still reporting cases of respiratory illnesses, skin disorders, dizziness and other medical issues they say were caused by the spill.  The oil washed ashore every day, globs of tarlike ooze blighting…

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[martamdxcontextualstudies]

Liberate Tate

For my manifesto, I decided to choose to focus on Liberate Tate. This manifesto really resonated with me because of the way it was planned out and executed.

Liberate Tate is a movement supported by a group called Art Not Oil. In July 2012, their goal was to create art that spoke to the Tate gallery in hopes of them eventually cutting ties with BP. The artwork they created was a one-and-a-half-ton wind turbine they called "The Gift". At the time, over 1000 people signed a petition "bring back the wind turbine into the hall".

This demand for Tate cutting ties with BP was even more urgent following the Gulf of Mexico disaster. Where an oil rig (Deepwater Horizon) exploded and sank causing the death of 11 workers and the largest oil spill in the history of marine oil drilling. They report it was caused by defective cement on the well. The oil is still detectable now, 10 years later.

This majorly effected gallery goers as many felt torn about going to galleries as they felt that this was, they would be supporting oil companies such as BP.

By giving the wind turbine to the Tate meant that the gallery had to process the artwork and consider it as an entry for Tates permanent collection.

The execution of this protest was done very well and had many legal/health and safety measures in check, to ensure that the whole operation ran smoothly. This in comparison to many current protests (such as Just Stop Oil) has been a more effective way to protest as it was controlled/planned out and didn't damage any existing pieces of art.

In my opinion this protest was incredibly successful and should be locked at one of the base ways to protest in the future.

[txoilfieldnews]

I survived the rig explosion that caused the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This is what I saw.

I survived the rig explosion that caused the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This is what I saw.

It’s been 12 years since the catastrophic explosion that sank the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, killing 11 workers and causing the largest marine oil spill in human history. A lot of forgetting can happen in that time. A lot of cultural amnesia and historical distortion has set in over the past 12 years, whether that came in the form of a years-long PR campaign from British Petroleum (BP), the…

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[studyshields]

Week 7 Assignment - Case Study: Environmental Ethics

Week 7 Assignment – Case Study: Environmental Ethics

 Week 7 Assignment – Case Study: Environmental Ethics Introduction Read the following case study and respond to the question below. In April 2010, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 workers and spewing four million barrels of light crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. It was the largest oil spill in U.S. history and ranked among the top 10 world’s worst human-caused…

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[onlyexplorer]

Former BP executive lands $6.2m payout in US company despite offshore worker's death | Oil and gas companies

Former BP executive lands $6.2m payout in US company despite offshore worker’s death | Oil and gas companies

The executive who oversaw BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster has landed a $6.2m (£5m) payout to his new employer despite the death of a worker on an offshore rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Andy Inglis headed BP’s exploration and production division before leaving following the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill, one of the worst environmental disasters ever, in which 11 workers died. Inglis has led New York- and…

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[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from the New York Times:

The next phase of a $50 billion plan to protect the Louisiana coast from erosion and rising sea levels has cleared an important hurdle, with the Army Corps of Engineers delivering a long-awaited environmental impact statement for a key part of the project.

The report, issued Thursday evening, looked at a proposal to punch a hole in the Mississippi River levee. The corps said the move would largely benefit coastal areas in the state, though it might also affect some marine life, especially bottlenose dolphins, and could cause problems for those who make their living from raising and catching seafood in the area.

“This is what climate adaptation looks like at scale,” said Chip Kline, chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Board. “This project, in our mind, is the lifeline for our coast.”

Money for the project will come from penalties paid by BP for the damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil platform disaster in 2010, which killed 11 rig workers and spilled some 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.

If the corps issues final permits, which could happen as early as next year, a $1.4 billion structure will be dug into the western bank of the river below New Orleans. It will include gates that allow operators to control the flow of water and sediment from the mighty river into Barataria Bay, nearly an Olympic swimming pool’s worth of water every second.

By letting fresh water and sediment flow from the river into the depleted wetlands of Barataria Basin, the diversion will mimic the spring floods that were common before people built levees to contain the river — floods and sediment that built the Mississippi Delta in the first place. Without those regular deposits, the land has subsided. Further damage from activities like oil exploration cut channels into the delicate wetlands and let destructive salt water intrude into the delicate marshes; all that and rising sea levels have combined to cause the loss of some 2,000 square miles of land in the last 100 years.

#Louisiana coast #sea level rise #oceans #marine ecology