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Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin, attorneys with the Houston maritime law firm of Arnold & Itkin LLP, say safer work conditions would be the best memorial to the Deepwater Horizon's 11 lost offshore workers. Houston, Texas (Vocus/PRWEB) April 18, 2011 Houston maritime attorney Jason Itkin said the effects of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill are still being felt by many communities and workers along the Gulf coast as the first anniversary of the disaster approaches. "Workers, families...
NEW ORLEANS, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The introduction today by Senators Landrieu and Vitter of "RESTORE the Gulf Coast Act of 2011" represents an important milestone in securing essential funding for the restoration of the Gulf Coast, particularly the dramatic land loss in the Mississippi River Delta that threatens the environmental and economic stability of the region. The legislation rightfully directs 80% of BP oil spill penalties to areas most hard hit by the impacts...
NEW ORLEANS, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the first anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon disaster a few days away, the Women of the Storm, a coalition of women from Texas to Florida, strongly urge all Gulf Coast senators to endorse the Landrieu/Vitter legislation to allocate 80% of BP fine dollars for Gulf Coast restoration. Two weeks ago we walked the halls of Congress with a focused mantra to urge allocation of BP fine dollars to our region. Today, our message is...
Choosing optimal growing locations limits algal biofuel's water useHigh oil prices and environmental and economic security concerns have triggered interest in using algae-derived oils as an alternative to fossil fuels. But growing algae "” or any other biofuel source "” can require a lot of water.However, a new study shows that being smart about where we grow algae can drastically reduce how much water is needed for algal biofuel. Growing algae for biofuel, while being water-wise, could...
"It is time to put politics aside and do the right thing for the Gulf" NEW YORK, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One year after the BP oil disaster began in the Gulf of Mexico, Audubon experts report that oil can still be found in gulf marshes and beaches that provide critical habitat for at-risk birds. Recent trips through Louisiana's Barataria Bay revealed tar balls on beaches and oil oozing through marsh grasses, a discouraging sight as the breeding season begins for dozens of...
One year after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion on the Gulf Coast, new research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire shows that despite the roughly equivalent economic compensation, Louisiana and Florida residents differ in perceptions about the current and long-term effects of the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history."Louisiana residents were more likely than Floridians to say their family suffered major economic setbacks because of the spill, to...
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD), the leading global hydrogen provider, today announced it will increase supply of hydrogen to Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO), at Marathon's Garyville, La. refinery. The increased supply of hydrogen, required to meet production demands at the refinery, will occur in two increments with the first in 2011, and the second in 2012. In all, Air Products will increase...
DESTIN, Fla., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The weather's warming up, the fish are biting, and the white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf Coast are as dazzling as ever. From Gulf Shores to Destin, and from the charming beachside communities that line Highway 30-A to Panama City Beach, folks on the Gulf Coast are gearing up to welcome visitors for Spring Break. In fact, there's a major case of spring fever among the area's resorts, most of whom are offering a variety of package deals and...
America's WETLAND Foundation launches new program to assist communities in preparing for their future BELLE CHASSE, La., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The America's WETLAND Foundation (AWF) announced the "Blue Ribbon Resilient Communities: Envisioning the Future of America's Energy Coast" (BRRC) initiative today to help Gulf Coast communities from Texas to Florida prepare for resiliency against the threats of storms, rising sea levels, and disasters like the BP oil spill. The AWF...
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) and America's WETLAND Foundation today announced the "Blue Ribbon Resilient Communities: Envisioning the Future of America's Energy Coast" initiative. The BRRC initiative was conceived as a way to help Gulf Coast communities prepare for resiliency against the threats of storms, rising sea levels and disasters like the BP oil spill. The BRRC will be chaired by Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne and co-chaired by Buddy...
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Cumulus clouds are white in appearance and are formed when warm moist air near the earth’s surface is forced aloft by day time heating. Cumulus clouds are usually associated with nice weather, however if they continue to grow and get more moisture and instability with them they can turn into Towering Cumulus and CB clouds which would change the weather to increase the chance of seeing thunderstorms. Cumulus clouds are typically associated with being found ahead of the cold front and also...
Symbol: YULO Group: Monocot Family: Agavaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Subshrub Shrub Forb/herb Native Status: L48 N Synonyms: YUARP Yucca arkansana Trel. var. paniculata McKelvey YUFR Yucca freemanii Shinners Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AR, LA, TX Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants...
Symbol: ELCE Group: Monocot Family: Cyperaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Graminoid Native Status: L48 N PR N VI N Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, NC, TX Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division...
Symbol: CYAN5 Group: Dicot Family: Asclepiadaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Vine Forb/herb Native Status: L48 N Synonyms: CYPA15 Cynanchum palustre (Pursh) A. Heller LYPA4 Lyonia palustris (Pursh) Small Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TX Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta –...
The Four-lined Skink, Eumeces tetragrammus, is a member of the skink family Eumeces. It occurs in northern Mexico and along the Mexican Gulf coast and in western and central Texas. They prefer lightly wooded areas, rocky areas, and grasslands. There are two subspecies; The Long-lined Skink and the Short-lined Skink. The Long-lined skink is gray to light brown in color and has light stripes from the eyes extending to beyond its forelegs. The Short-lined skink is darker in color and has...
