As Oil Spill Grows, So Does Need For Data On Health Effects
Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 11:14
in Earth & Climate
Since the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded on April 20, spewing untold millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, cleanup crews have been working feverishly to mop up oil at sea and prevent the slick from reaching Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida shores. It`s hot, dirty, heroic work, but toxicologists and health professionals say it`s not the only work that needs to be done.