Gulf Oil Spill: TreeHugger's Week in Review

06/25/2010

This week, TreeHugger wonders how the Gulf oil spill will change environmentalism, BP is accused of burning endangered sea turtles alive, an underwater robot unleashes thousands more gallons of oil, and more.

How the Gulf Spill is Changing the Environmental Movement

Good-bye, Polar Bears, Hello, Oil-drenched Pelicans...

Is BP Burning Endangered Sea Turtles Alive? (Videos)

Kemp's Ridley is a critically endangered species of sea turtle endemic to the Gulf of Mexico. According to some activists, BP has prevented rescue crews from getting to turtles affected by the oil spill—and that's only the beginning. Check out this first-hand account from a boat captain as told to the National Wildlife Federation.

Underwater Robot Accident Causes 100,000s of Gallons of Oil to Gush from BP Spill Source

If it all wasn't so catastrophic, the series of mishaps that have plagued BP's attempts to contain its gigantic oil spill would almost be comical. Almost. Unfortunately, there's nothing funny about this never-ending string of errors.

What Deep Water Drilling and Nuclear Power Have in Common

The Gulf oil spill is a compelling call for clean energy—one that has nuclear advocates clamoring for renewed support. There's only one problem: Offshore drilling and nuclear power have a lot of frightening similarities.

Considering a Clean Energy Economic Stimulus Bill

Speaking of clean energy: Now is the time—many argue—to sieze popular sentiment and carve out legislation that will build a more sustainable future. Finding the money to fund such development may be the first step.

Judge Strikes Down Obama's Offshore Drilling Ban

Meanwhile, a judge in New Orleans decided that President Obama's six month moratorium on offshore drilling was unnecessary.

Oil Corp Lawyers Claim Offshore Drilling Ban is Destroying an 'Ecosystem of Business'

Who, in a time like this, could find a way to 'defend' continued drilling in the Gulf? Oil corporation's lawyers, that's who.

BP Gulf Spill May Cause Loss of 1 Million Jobs

While Oil company's lawyers argue a moratorium on drilling will collapse the Gulf economy, other reports show that the oil spill itself will lead to a catastrophic loss of jobs.

Inept Oil Companies and the Politicians Who Apologize to Them

Clearly, in the wake of the Gulf oil disaster, some apologies are in order. But what's the story behind politicians apologizing to oil companies?

BP CEO Tony Hayward Removed from Gulf Operations

Finally, it looks as though one CEO ran out of opportunities to say "I'm sorry." After several high-profile gaffes, BP CEO Tony Hayward gets dumped.

TreeHugger and Planet Green's Complete Coverage of the Gulf Oil Spill

--David DeFranza