Oil Spill
Research vessel to embark on month-long cruise from Port of Pascagoula
Sun Herald
By CHRISTINA STEUBE — csteube@sunherald.com
PASCAGOULA -- The Schmidt Ocean Institute's Falkor research vessel will
depart on a science mission from the Port of Pascagoula today.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/11/05/4285781/research-vessel-to-embark-on-month.html
Scientists get free use of research vessel to study BP oil disaster
WLOX
On Tuesday, some Mississippi researchers will be heading to the Gulf of
Mexico, searching for answers into the long-term effects of the BP oil
disaster. They will be on board one of the most advanced research vessels
around.
http://www.wlox.com/story/20009442/scientists-to-study-bp-oil-disaster-on-board-advanced-research-vessel
Oil Spill Research Project Led by Mississippi Team of Scientists
MPB
BY RHONDA MILLER | PUBLISHED 05 NOV 2012 08:09PM
A state-of-the research vessel studying the impact of the BP oil spill is
in Pascagoula this week preparing for sea trials. MPB's Rhonda Miller
reports the project leaders are based at the University of Mississippi,
with a team of scientists from around the world.
http://mpbonline.org/News/article/gulf_oil_spill_research_project_led_by_mississippi_team_of_scientists
Transocean: Open to Settlement With DOJ, But Case Is Strong
Dow Jones
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) Chief Executive Steven Newman reiterated Monday that
the company is prepared to go to trial but is still open to a settlement
with the U.S. Department of Justice over certain claims relating to the
Deepwater Horizon disaster.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/11/05/transocean-open-to-settlement-with-doj-but-case-is-strong/
2012 Oyster Season off to a good start
WLOX
About 110 boats hit Mississippi waters Monday for the 2012 Oyster Season.
Coast fishermen haven't had a full oyster season since the BP oil spill
more than two years ago.
http://www.wlox.com/story/20010028/2012-oyster-season-off-to-a-good-start
State News
City may seek land proposals from public for wastewater plant
Council to vote on requests today for wastewater plant
Hattiesburg American
The Hattiesburg City Council today will vote whether or not to move forward
with requests for proposals from the public for land applications for a new
wastewater treatment facility.
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20121106/NEWS01/311060013/City-may-seek-land-proposals-from-public-wastewater-plant
IMMS exhibits make Gulf lessons interactive
WLOX
Two new, interactive exhibits now open at The Institute for Marine Mammal
Studies in Gulfport feature the Gulf of Mexico.
http://www.wlox.com/story/20009655/imms-exhibits-make-gulf-lessons-interactive
The Watershed and Me A-Z' is a fun way for kids to learn
By CASEY PORTER — Special to the Sun Herald
Getting children interested in educational subjects is sometimes a
difficult task. Getting them excited about reading is another thing
entirely.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/11/05/4285636/the-watershed-and-me-a-z-is-a.html
Sullivan leaving job as Biloxi public works director
Sun Herald
BILOXI -- Richard Sullivan on Monday announced he will step down as Biloxi
public works director, the third city director who will retire before the
end of the year.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/11/05/4285811/sullivan-leaving-job-as-biloxi.html
National News
River restocking continues following massive fish kill
by Associated Press
Published: November 5,2012
PEARL RIVER — After a three-hour journey in a truck-mounted fish tank,
thousands of young bluegills were released into the West Pearl River in St.
Tammany Parish, La., last week.
http://msbusiness.com/blog/2012/11/05/river-restocking-continues-following-massive-fish-kill/
Climate policy advances in the states, but slowly
Washington Post
By Juliet Eilperin, Published: November 5
While Tuesday's election may not break the national logjam over how to
address climate change, a few states will take decisive action on energy
policy in the coming week.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/climate-policy-advances-in-the-states-but-slowly/2012/11/05/89380eee-1eb7-11e2-ba31-3083ca97c314_story.html
Report: Fossil fuels could raise global temperatures 10 degrees by
century's end
The Hill
By Zack Colman - 11/05/12 02:14 PM ET
The continued use of fossil fuels could push global temperatures 10.8
degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) higher by the end of the century,
according a report released Monday.
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/265939-report-fossil-fuels-driving-108-f-temperature-increase-by-end-of-century
