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Toxic benzene remained in Gulf, only small portion escaped into atmosphere: NOAA

March 15th, 2011 at 01:57 PM

Boulder researchers study fate of oil in Gulf spill, Daily Camera, March 14, 2011 ... Read more >>

NOAA Study: Massive plumes of aerosolized oil “likely posed a health threat” — Problems range from aggravated asthma to premature death

March 10th, 2011 at 03:58 PM

"These concentrations were high" - Joost de Gouw, a research scientist with NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory ... Read more >>

While you were breathing: 99.8 ppm VOCs measured at Orange Beach, AL as well was capped-- "Amazing" says scientist (VIDEO)

November 16th, 2010 at 06:07 PM

Different types of VOCs include benzene, toluene, xylene, and ethylbenzene. ... Read more >>

EPA says oil burns not cancer-causing, similar to smoke from woodstoves — Authors of EPA study express “concerns” about adequacy of sampling

November 12th, 2010 at 04:59 PM

The total amount of carbon collected in the four days of sampling "was less than that desired for a single sample... and the sole sample from the field was short of the targeted number of three samples for the campaign." ... Read more >>

"A huge number of people on the coast were exposed to this aerosol" of oil and Corexit says chemist

November 5th, 2010 at 06:59 PM

"Coastal residents not involved in the cleanup have also been sickened by the oil and dispersants" ... Read more >>

Still days when you can smell oil, even in downtown Mobile — 30 miles north of the Gulf

October 21st, 2010 at 02:32 PM

Six month anniversary of the BP oil disaster, Press-Register (by Mobile Baykeeper), October 20, 2010:

Volunteers ... Read more >>

On Fox 8: Tests of rainwater showed “aluminum, magnesium, chloride, copper, nickel… things you shouldn’t find” (VIDEO)

October 11th, 2010 at 07:48 AM

People question whether coast really is clear, Fox 8 New Orleans, October 11, 2010 at ... Read more >>

Man "collapsed and died" around hydrogen sulfide leak near New Orleans -- "Air tests did not detect anything that would be considered harmful to people" (VIDEO)

October 8th, 2010 at 03:20 PM

Chalmette Refining worker dies on the job; chemical leak contained, Fox8 New Orleans, October 8, ... Read more >>

Researchers find up to "40-fold increase" of "toxic" PAHs while sampling air and water along 400 miles of Gulf -- Entire month of data lost after device "disappeared"

September 30th, 2010 at 04:09 PM

OSU Researchers find heightened levels of known carcinogens in Gulf, Oregon State University website, September ... Read more >>

Like an "Acid Cloud": Entire family sickened -- 10 y/o son's nose "gushing blood everywhere", daughter "could not breath"... NUMBNESS (VIDEO)

September 27th, 2010 at 03:56 PM

Interview with Lorrie Williams of Ocean Springs MS, GRC Radio (South Carolina), September 24, 2010:

Transcript ... Read more >>

Researchers say “more VOC’s” from oil may still get released into Gulf’s air supply — 10 new monitors installed “to see if we should worry” (VIDEO)

September 19th, 2010 at 10:55 AM

USA Researchers To Monitor Post-Spill Air Quality, WKRG, September 17, 2010:

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There's been no new oil ... Read more >>

Air monitoring in Orange Beach, AL reported to have reached 110 ppm of VOCs within 15 minutes — Testing crew quickly abandoned area

September 8th, 2010 at 05:07 AM

The Untold Story of Human Health Effects From BP’s Oil Disaster, Glynn Wilson, September 7th, ... Read more >>

Florida/Alabama area: Tests show ethylbenzene, other hydrocarbons in blood of coastal residents — “Everyone is getting sick”, it’s “becoming an aerosol” (VIDEO)

September 3rd, 2010 at 09:34 PM

Interview with Matt Smith and Heather Rally of Project Gulf Impact, Intel Hub Radio, September ... Read more >>

Air quality testing near Tampa shows highest level of VOC-created chemicals of anywhere along Gulf Coast — Borderline “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”

September 3rd, 2010 at 03:39 PM

Ozone and Your Health, North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services:

You might be confused ... Read more >>

“OIL WAS APPARENTLY AIRBORNE” says city-employed geologist — Reports of “oily brown substance” on people and objects; Impacted area stretches for miles (PHOTO & AUDIO)

September 3rd, 2010 at 05:30 AM

Listen at 9:00 a.m. to Morning Edition's report 'Gulf Communities Investigate Spill's Oily Residue'.

Morning Edition ... Read more >>

For weeks now, ... Read more >>

BP to burn 1 million gallons of oil a day until July; Coastal residents ‘vulnerable’ to toxins

June 12th, 2010 at 03:43 AM

Plan to burn excess oil from BP well raises health questions, Miami Herald, June 11, ... Read more >>

Oceanographer: Tampa sea breeze to bring ‘toxic fumes’ onshore

June 2nd, 2010 at 02:40 AM

Excerpts from Tampabay.com:

The daily sea breeze would bring the possibly toxic fumes from the spilled ... Read more >>

Florida Oil Spill Law

Toxic benzene remained in Gulf, only small portion escaped into atmosphere: NOAA

NOAA Study: Massive plumes of aerosolized oil “likely posed a health threat” — Problems range from aggravated asthma to premature death

While you were breathing: 99.8 ppm VOCs measured at Orange Beach, AL as well was capped-- "Amazing" says scientist (VIDEO)

EPA says oil burns not cancer-causing, similar to smoke from woodstoves — Authors of EPA study express “concerns” about adequacy of sampling

"A huge number of people on the coast were exposed to this aerosol" of oil and Corexit says chemist

Still days when you can smell oil, even in downtown Mobile — 30 miles north of the Gulf

On Fox 8: Tests of rainwater showed “aluminum, magnesium, chloride, copper, nickel… things you shouldn’t find” (VIDEO)

Man "collapsed and died" around hydrogen sulfide leak near New Orleans -- "Air tests did not detect anything that would be considered harmful to people" (VIDEO)

Researchers find up to "40-fold increase" of "toxic" PAHs while sampling air and water along 400 miles of Gulf -- Entire month of data lost after device "disappeared"

Like an "Acid Cloud": Entire family sickened -- 10 y/o son's nose "gushing blood everywhere", daughter "could not breath"... NUMBNESS (VIDEO)

Researchers say “more VOC’s” from oil may still get released into Gulf’s air supply — 10 new monitors installed “to see if we should worry” (VIDEO)

Air monitoring in Orange Beach, AL reported to have reached 110 ppm of VOCs within 15 minutes — Testing crew quickly abandoned area

Florida/Alabama area: Tests show ethylbenzene, other hydrocarbons in blood of coastal residents — “Everyone is getting sick”, it’s “becoming an aerosol” (VIDEO)

Air quality testing near Tampa shows highest level of VOC-created chemicals of anywhere along Gulf Coast — Borderline “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”

“OIL WAS APPARENTLY AIRBORNE” says city-employed geologist — Reports of “oily brown substance” on people and objects; Impacted area stretches for miles (PHOTO & AUDIO)

EPA data: Cumulative amount of Hydrogen Sulfide UP 800 PERCENT in Buras, Louisiana since well was ‘capped’ on July 15

SHOCK?: 15 percent of Gulf Coast adults report respiratory problems and other physical symptoms from BP ‘oil spill’

AP: New lawsuit filed for exposure to “burning of oil”; Ongoing symptoms include nausea, headaches, breathing problems

Air monitoring tests show “high levels of chemicals like BENZENE — coming FROM DISPERSANTS” (WDSU New Orleans)

Doctors treat toxic illness from burning oil, fumes and dispersants; Pregnant women, asthmatics most at risk

BP to burn 1 million gallons of oil a day until July; Coastal residents ‘vulnerable’ to toxins

Oceanographer: Tampa sea breeze to bring ‘toxic fumes’ onshore

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