Karina Cody Crane
Author
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded on April 20 of this year, it killed 11 workers, and began spewing thousands of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Located 50 miles south of the Louisiana coastline, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig continued to pollute the Gulf for more than 90 days before it was temporarily plugged. After 100 days, leaks are still occurring and BP, the oil company that operates the rig, is still trying to cap it for...