Category: News
News: BP workers just for show
As I have reported, WKRG is now also reporting: “Former oil clean-up worker Candi Warren says she signed up to make a difference, but soon…
Oil found under the sand — 8 inches
Now researchers are finding layers of oil under the sand that can be seen without special infrared lights. —-
Tough days ahead for Pensacola Pass
From another email: Based on my oceanography and marine tech degree and experience Saturday 4am peaking at 6 am. If it’s coming through the pass,…
The Next BP Nightmare
While we’re dealing with the unthinkable in our part of the world, Alaskans are undoubtedly nervous over BP’s “Liberty” deepwater drilling project three miles off their…
Should We Close Our Waterways?
At last night’s special City Council committee of the whole meeting, one of the issues discussed by members was the possibility of closing inshore waterways…
Health Dept rescinds health advisory
News media — The health department is RESCINDING the current health advisory for the area listed below. This is a highly dynamic situation varying by…
Is this the best BP can do?
BP is one of the largest corporations in the world. They’ve told us that they have their best and brightest minds on this. They asked…
Listener Group Poll says 76% dissatisfied with BP effort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: According to a recent survey of 2,086 voters conducted by The Listener Group, 82% of the Florida panhandle residents are unsatisfied with…
Beach Update June 24
Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key Update Thursday, June 24 – 11:30 a.m. – Update #21 If you see tar or oiled debris on the beach….
Buzz: Oil On Sound Beaches
We’re hearing there is significant oil coating the shorelines within the Sound. Kayaks and other rented vessels from local beach resorts have been coming onshore…
Should Salazar Be Canned?
Despite much talk of removing Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar in recent weeks, he still has some support—particularly in his former stomping grounds of Colorado….
Buzz: Locals want to expand BP presence in Bayou Chico
A local company, Bayou Chico Properties, LLC, will be approaching the Pensacola City Council tonight about letting BP expand its operations to their property on…