BP Engaged in Massive Coverup of Oil Damage, Human Health Crisis

BP Engaged in Massive Coverup of Oil Damage, Human Health Crisis
By: Michael Whitney Tuesday June 15, 2010 8:14 am

Dr. Riki Ott, a marine toxicologist, former commercial fisherman, and Exxon Valdez survivor, appeared on Countdown with Keith Olbermann last night to discuss what she called a massive coverup by BP of all aspects of the disaster.

Dr. Ott explained that volunteers walking the beaches at night find carcasses of birds, turtles, and baby dolphins that, once found, are "disappeared" by men that drive on the beach with flashlights within minutes of their discovery. She also alleges that BP is using technology to disrupt cellphone and email communication at spill sites to suppress images and evidence.

In addition, BP continues to deny that residents, let alone cleanup workers, are exposed to dangerous toxins from exposure to crude oil. Residents in four states report identical symptoms, including "headaches, sore throats, nausea, dizziness, stuffy noses" – typical symptoms of exposure to crude oil.

Watch Dr. Riki Ott here, via FDL TV: http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/54774





Toxins in air from evaporating oil may pose greater threat to Gulf residents than oily water

http://www.examiner.com/x-38220-Orlando-Independent-Examiner~y2010m6d15-Toxins-in-air-from-evaporating-oil-may-pose-greater-threat-to-Gulf-residents-than-oily-water

Toxins that are released into the air from evaporating oil and dispersants may pose a greater health risk to clean-up workers and Gulf residents than oily water when the thickest parts of the oil slick wash ashore.

Media coverage of the BP oil disaster, thus far, has largely focused on the threats to wildlife and the potential economic impacts, while downplaying health risks to Gulf coast residents.

Scientists and researchers, however, are keenly aware of potential health risks to people not only from exposure to oil in the water, but also to fumes in the air. The Institute for Southern Studies (ISS) reported as early as May 10 that, “the latest evaluation of air monitoring data shows a serious threat to human health from airborne chemicals emitted by the ongoing deep water gusher.”

On May 14, WWLTV in New Orleans also ran a report warning of the danger of airborne toxins:

The chemicals released into the air by evaporating oil and/or dispersants include Hydrogen Sulfide, Benzene, Methylene Chloride, 2-Butoxyethanol and other toxic gases known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). All are highly toxic to humans and physical reactions from exposure to these gases may include:

Drowsiness
Irritation of eyes, nose or throat
Coughing or difficulty breathing
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Headaches
Tremors
Confusion
Convulsions
Unconsciousness
Death (at very high levels)

Clean-up workers offshore and residents on the Gulf coast have already reported many of these symptoms.

One of these days. What if this goes on for a long time?

Never thought it would be just one. How has it comes to this...oh yeah 8 years of GEORGE BUSH AND DICK CHENEY.

Salazar said he was the "new sheriff in town" and then did nothing

BP is the enemy. Big Oil is the enemy. And politicians who service Big Oil, Big Pharma, and Big Agra are the enemy.

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