The BP Gulf spill ( or whatever we decide to call it ) has already done plenty of damage to wildlife, the local economy, and people’s livelihoods. Images of oiled birds and turtles, crude-covered marshlands, and shuttered businesses are now sadly commonplace. But what about that which we can’t see so clearly? After all, people are still taking to the beaches all around the Gulf — it’s summer, and there’s a record heat wave on, who can blame them? Though those beaches may appear to be oil-free, most are anything but. This video investigates the surprising … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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How Much Oil is in the Water at Gulf Coast Beaches? (Video)
