Articles Tagged With 'Alaska'
Corrosion Warnings at BP Facilities in Alaska: Here’s What the Data Mean
Following up on our earlier reporting, we explain what it means that 148 of BP's pipelines in Alaska have been ranked for "failure" by BP inspectors, according to documents we received from BP workers.
BP’s Unusual Alaska Project Gets Closer Scrutiny From Regulators
A BP project to drill on an artificial island off the coast of Alaska will likely be delayed.
New Documents Show BP Made Little Progress on Alaska Safety Issues From 2001 to 2007
A follow-up study concluded BP had made little headway in addressing concerns from six years ago that it wasn't maintaining safety equipment and faced "a fundamental lack of trust" among workers in Alaska.
Years of Internal BP Probes Warned That Neglect Could Lead to Accidents
BP's own internal investigations warned that the company had created a culture of disregard for safety and environmental rules and risked a serious accident if it did not change its ways.
Former Valdez Cleanup Worker Warns of Toxic Dangers in the Gulf
Workers who cleaned up the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989 reported many of the same health problems now being reported in the Gulf of Mexico.
EPA Officials Weigh Sanctions Against BP’s U.S. Operations
The EPA is considering whether to bar BP from receiving government contracts, a move that would ultimately cost the company billions in revenue and could end its drilling in federally controlled oil fields.
Govt Agency: Offshore Drilling Regulator Understated Risks of Oil Spills in Plans to Expand Drilling
A plan for expanding drilling off the coast of Alaska was criticized by NOAA last year.
Congressmen Raised Concerns About BP Safety Before Gulf Oil Spill
In a letter to a BP executive this year, two congressman warned that the company's cost-cutting could jeopardize safety.
In Ohio, Stim Money Builds a Road but Threatens a Downtown
Construction that was delayed because of a lack of funding is now moving ahead, and merchants worry about being passed by.
Cash for Clunkers Causes Car Concerns for Charities
Donated vehicles have been a big revenue source for some nonprofits, which could lose out because of the federal trade-in program.
