*BREAKING* Florida waters test positive for dissolved oil; Researchers “Suspect it’s a lot” (VIDEO)

Affected waters remain open to public for swimming

CNN Newsroom, June 23, 2010 at 9:10 am:

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CDC advises “Everyone, including pregnant women” to avoid areas affected by spill; Expert says crude oil contains “some of the most toxic chemicals that we know”

Health Data Gaps, BP Suspicions Worry U.S. Panelists, Bloomberg, June 22, 2010:

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U.S. Institute of Medicine experts: “Coastal residents” face “higher risk of cancer” from crude oil; “Potential here is huge”

Health Data Gaps, BP Suspicions Worry U.S. Panelists, Bloomberg, June 22, 2010:

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"Vast majority" of homeowner's insurance policies will not cover oil contamination (VIDEO)

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Oil continues to be dumped alongside “regular waste” in Florida landfill NOT designated for hazardous materials; Will extend hours to bring in more (VIDEO)

Oil Related Waste Continues to Arrive at Spring Hill Landfill, CBS Channel 2 WCTV Tallahassee, ... Read more >>

“Tar” found in oysters at seafood restaurant; Manager admits “appeared to be oil” (VIDEO)

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BP dumping hazardous oil debris in Florida landfills; Local governments get no compensation

Oil-soaked booms dumped in Jackson County, Pensacola News Journal, June 19, 2010:

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Cover-up? Oil reported in Florida bay, “You can’t tell me that isn’t oil”; Officials deny BP link (PHOTOS)

Retired Air Force pilot says the oil sheen was about 2500 feet wide as it ... Read more >>

Hydrogen Sulfide from oil spill causes evacuation; “Black SUVs with no markings and monitoring equipment on their roofs” testing neighborhood

More than 14,000 oil spill claims filed, The Examiner (Southeast Texas), April 8, 2010:

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Florida snorkelers “covered in crude oil”; Officials failed to issue warning until after incident

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Once BP’s oil mixes with water it “can actually ruin refineries”; “Has to be disposed of as garbage” at landfills

BP's next challenge: Disposal of tainted sludge, USA Today, June 17, 2010:

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

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

Oil Disaster Safety Guide: Effects of Benzene, via CDC

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EPA consultant: Public “falling ill after exposure to tiny airborne particles of crude”

The Guardian:

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