Study: Gulf oil spill might have lasting impact
Microscopic changes found could have a 'ripple effect'
ASSOCIATED PRESS
MOBILE -- New research by an Auburn University professor and other
scientists suggests the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill may have affected
microscopic life in ways that might not become apparent for years.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/07/10/4056031/study-gulf-oil-spill-might-have.html
New study finds microorganisms along Gulf Coast impacted by BP oil spill
WWL
GRAND ISLE, La.-- To the casual observer, the beaches along the Gulf Coast
look back to normal, more than two years after oil marred the shoreline. In
a new study, though, scientists sampled the sand and sediment, taking a
closer look at the microorganisms there.
http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/New-study-finds-microorganisms-along-Gulf-Coast-impacted-by-BP-oil-spill-161994725.html
Local chefs cooking Gulf seafood at the Olympics
Poplin, Coleman, others from Gulf Coast will serve at BP-sponsored event
Sun Herald
By MARY PEREZ — meperez@sunherald.com
BILOXI -- Two chefs from South Mississippi will bring a taste of the Coast
to the 2012 London Olympic Games as part of the "Spirit of the Gulf."
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/07/10/4056030/local-chefs-cooking-gulf-seafood.html
State News
Genesis Energy to create new jobs for handling of dilbit
by Associated Press
Published: July 10,2012
NATCHEZ — Genesis Energy L.P. says it plans to create 20 jobs in Adams
County to handle the transportation of a product made from bitumen.
http://msbusiness.com/2012/07/genesis-energy-to-create-new-jobs-for-handling-of-dilbit/
Forum set to explain flood program
Bolivar Commercial
by Chance Wright
07.10.12 - 04:17 pm
As rebuilding efforts continue on the western side of Bolivar County
following the 2011 flood which destroyed most everything inside the levee
system, there are some concerns that not everyone is adhering to FEMA's
policies laid out in the National Flood Insurance Program.
http://www.bolivarcom.com/view/full_story/19253698/article-Forum-set-to-explain-flood-program?instance=homethirdleft
Gov. Bryant honors Hinds CC president
Clinton News
Hinds Community College President Dr. Clyde Muse was presented the
inaugural Excellence in Government Award in Local and District Government
by Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant. (Embedded image moved to file:
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Bryant also presented the Excellence in State Government Award to Trudy
Fisher and Terri Torrence on behalf of the Mississippi Department of
Environmental Quality.
http://www.clintonnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120710/NEWS/120710001/Gov.-Bryant-honors-Hinds-CC-president
National News
EPA official predicts new rule to be approved by court
The Hill
By Zack Colman - 07/10/12 03:24 PM ET
A new rule aimed at limiting air pollutants from power plants in one state
that affect a state downwind will likely be upheld Friday, a senior EPA
official predicted Tuesday.
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/237055-epa-official-predicts-new-rule-to-be-approved-by-court
New research shows no Marcellus Shale pollution
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 6:49 am by Associated Press
PITTSBURGH — New research on Marcellus Shale gas drilling in Pennsylvania
may only add fuel to the debate over whether the industry poses long-term
threats to drinking water.
http://fuelfix.com/blog/2012/07/10/new-research-shows-no-marcellus-shale-pollution/
GOP puts biofuels on the chopping block
The Hill
By Zack Colman - 07/11/12 05:00 AM ET
The biofuels industry is at loggerheads with House Republicans, who are
eyeing its funding for elimination in the farm bill.
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/237183-house-gop-puts-biofuels-on-the-chopping-block
Firm Blamed In The Costliest Onshore Oil Spill Ever
NPR
by ELIZABETH SHOGREN
July 10, 2012
Two years ago this month, an oil pipeline burst in Michigan, contaminating
38 miles of the Kalamazoo River. It didn't get much national notice because
everyone was focused on the massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
http://www.npr.org/2012/07/10/156561319/oil-company-knew-michigan-pipeline-was-cracked
