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WHat really happened in the gulf? We talk to experts to find out what caused the worst enviormental disaster in US history.
The BP Oil Spill, What Happened? WHat really happened in the gulf? We talk to experts to find out what caused the worst enviormental disaster in US history. Disaster In The Gulf 01:46 July 13, 2010 5213 -
It's the who, what ,when, where and how guide to Offshore drilling on today's Planet 100.
Offshore Oil Drilling Explained It's the who, what ,when, where and how guide to Offshore drilling on today's Planet 100. Planet 100 02:58 June 14, 2010 5089 -
Watch as a practical application for discarded hair developed. Because hair naturally absorbs oil and repels water, hair mats were invented to help combat oil spills.
Hair Mat Watch as a practical application for discarded hair developed. Because hair naturally absorbs oil and repels water, hair mats were invented to help combat oil spills. G Word 02:49 July 30, 2008 8022 -
From disgusting to diesel - find out how algae may be the newest clean fuel source.
Algae to Oil From disgusting to diesel - find out how algae may be the newest clean fuel source. Brink 04:21 December 08, 2008 20897 -
Mike Rowe tackles oil drilling.
Oil Drillers Mike Rowe tackles oil drilling. Dirty Jobs 05:38 April 14, 2008 11081 -
A local Louisiana fisherman takes the captains on a tour of the Gulf's oil-soaked coastal regions.
Oil Spill Tragedy A local Louisiana fisherman takes the captains on a tour of the Gulf's oil-soaked coastal regions. After The Catch 02:33 June 23, 2010 4312 -
The Gulf disaster will have long term effects for people and the animals of the Gulf. Find out what's happening to life around and in the Gulf of Mexico coastline.
The Oil Spill Environmental Impact The Gulf disaster will have long term effects for people and the animals of the Gulf. Find out what's happening to life around and in the Gulf of Mexico coastline. Disaster In The Gulf 01:36 July 13, 2010 2082 -
President Obama likened the disastrous spill in the Gulf to 9/11, Rocket car powered with Coke and Mentos, and the Earth is not as old as it looks.
Oil Spill Compared to 9/11 (6/15) President Obama likened the disastrous spill in the Gulf to 9/11, Rocket car powered with Coke and Mentos, and the Earth is not as old as it looks. Planet 100 02:04 June 15, 2010 2016 -
Jeff Corwin shows a stream of oil floating on the water's surface. Its toxic greasy path is mistaken for seaweed by unsuspecting sea turtles.
Oil in the Water Jeff Corwin shows a stream of oil floating on the water's surface. Its toxic greasy path is mistaken for seaweed by unsuspecting sea turtles. Jeff Corwin Reports from the Gulf 01:38 July 15, 2010 11006 -
WHat really happened in the gulf? We talk to experts to find out what caused the worst enviormental disaster in US history.
The BP Oil Spill, What Happened? WHat really happened in the gulf? We talk to experts to find out what caused the worst enviormental disaster in US history. Disaster In The Gulf 01:46 July 13, 2010 5213 -
Dale Snyder, a petroleum engineer, travels via helicopter to Shell's Brutus oil platform at sea. The technology used on board is more advanced than ever before, allowing oil prospecting 20,000 feet below sea level.
Offshore Oil Rig Dale Snyder, a petroleum engineer, travels via helicopter to Shell's Brutus oil platform at sea. The technology used on board is more advanced than ever before, allowing oil prospecting 20,000 feet below sea level. Energy 365 Technology Basics 01:39 June 15, 2010 12208 -
Another environmental minefield is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico,studies show that it is faster to read standard books over ebooks, and have you ever wondered about squid sex?
Abandoned Oil Wells Pollute Gulf (7/9) Another environmental minefield is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico,studies show that it is faster to read standard books over ebooks, and have you ever wondered about squid sex? Planet 100 02:02 July 09, 2010 1055 -
The Gulf of Mexico Oil disaster is an ecological nightmare but it is not the first. Here is our list of the top 5 worst oil spills.
Top 5: Worst Oil Catastrophes The Gulf of Mexico Oil disaster is an ecological nightmare but it is not the first. Here is our list of the top 5 worst oil spills. Planet 100 02:40 May 07, 2010 4287 -
Seven trillion potential gallons of oil are locked away in the dirt and sand in Canada, a reserve second only to Saudi Arabia. But extracting this oil is energy and water intensive, and threatens the environment.
Oil Sands of Canada Seven trillion potential gallons of oil are locked away in the dirt and sand in Canada, a reserve second only to Saudi Arabia. But extracting this oil is energy and water intensive, and threatens the environment. Powering The Future 01:34 August 02, 2010 4852 -
China's water supply is contaminated, Katherine Goldstein talks about cosmetics, and the yacht Plastiki completes it's 130 day journey.
Environmental Crisis in China (7/27) China's water supply is contaminated, Katherine Goldstein talks about cosmetics, and the yacht Plastiki completes it's 130 day journey. Planet 100 02:00 July 27, 2010 1781 -
Could a nuclear weapon be used to shut down the oil well in the Gulf? Nukes have been used in the past to close runaway oil gushers...so why not now? Discovery News' James Williams and Michael Reilly sort out the answer.
Gulf Oil Spill: Nukes Not The Answer Could a nuclear weapon be used to shut down the oil well in the Gulf? Nukes have been used in the past to close runaway oil gushers...so why not now? Discovery News' James Williams and Michael Reilly sort out the answer. Earth 01:56 June 04, 2010 10338 -
Philippe Cousteau has been down in the Gulf covering the disastrous oil spill that has affected not only our precious ocean life, but also the livelihood of many fisherman that depend upon the gulf to survive. Here's one of Philippe's interviews ...
Oil Spill Heartache Philippe Cousteau has been down in the Gulf covering the disastrous oil spill that has affected not only our precious ocean life, but also the livelihood of many fisherman that depend upon the gulf to survive. Here's one of Philippe's interviews ... Philippe Cousteau 02:19 May 27, 2010 4081 -
Learn the history of the oil crisis in the United States since the 70s and take a look at what groups are doing to join forces and stop the problem.
Oil Overview Learn the history of the oil crisis in the United States since the 70s and take a look at what groups are doing to join forces and stop the problem. Addicted to Oil 02:15 June 09, 2006 26493 -
BP president is under fire for the 50 million dollar ad campaign while oil still gushes out, A company is building luxury bunkers for the apocalypse, and stars celebrate World Ocean's Day.
BP's Ad Campaign Backfires (6/9) BP president is under fire for the 50 million dollar ad campaign while oil still gushes out, A company is building luxury bunkers for the apocalypse, and stars celebrate World Ocean's Day. Planet 100 02:07 June 09, 2010 2648 -
The next victims of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be the birds that depend on the region's fertile shorelines, bayous and marshes. American Bird Conservancy's Michael Fry talks to Jorge Ribas about the situation.
Oil Spill Puts Birds at Risk The next victims of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be the birds that depend on the region's fertile shorelines, bayous and marshes. American Bird Conservancy's Michael Fry talks to Jorge Ribas about the situation. Animals 02:45 May 01, 2010 21054 -
Energy Secretary Stephen Chu has assembled a "dream team" to try and come up with a solution to the BP oil spill, philosophers consider giving human rights to dolphins and bracelets laced with toxic cadmium.
The Oil Spill Brain Team (5/24) Energy Secretary Stephen Chu has assembled a "dream team" to try and come up with a solution to the BP oil spill, philosophers consider giving human rights to dolphins and bracelets laced with toxic cadmium. Planet 100 01:59 May 24, 2010 1912 -
As oil continues to gush from Gulf, Planet 100 takes a look at the 5 most radical methods for cleaning up an oil spill.
How to Clean an Oil Spill (5/10) As oil continues to gush from Gulf, Planet 100 takes a look at the 5 most radical methods for cleaning up an oil spill. Planet 100 02:24 May 10, 2010 3768 -
Thomas L. Friedman goes to the annual Auto Show in Detroit and checks out one solution to our excessive consumption of gasoline--hybrid cars.
Hybrid Cars Thomas L. Friedman goes to the annual Auto Show in Detroit and checks out one solution to our excessive consumption of gasoline--hybrid cars. Addicted to Oil 02:28 June 09, 2006 4509 -
How long will it take to break our addiction to oil?
A Timeline How long will it take to break our addiction to oil? Addicted to Oil 02:42 June 19, 2006 12558 -
Governor Schwarzenegger says NO to offshore drilling, The most colorful tree, and the iPad replaces paper.
Arnold Terminates Offshore Drilling (5/5) Governor Schwarzenegger says NO to offshore drilling, The most colorful tree, and the iPad replaces paper. Planet 100 02:00 May 05, 2010 916 -
What is the political responsibility to change our oil consumption behavior?
Government's Role What is the political responsibility to change our oil consumption behavior? Addicted to Oil 03:02 June 19, 2006 6257 -
President Obama assesses the oil spill threat to the Gulf coastline, Vladimir Putin orders the removal of abandoned Soviet-era fuel in the Arctic and Pacific and Atlantic garbage patches surface on Oprah.
Obama's Oil Drama President Obama assesses the oil spill threat to the Gulf coastline, Vladimir Putin orders the removal of abandoned Soviet-era fuel in the Arctic and Pacific and Atlantic garbage patches surface on Oprah. Planet 100 02:03 May 03, 2010 1559 -
Mike Rowe tackles oil drilling.
Oil Drillers Mike Rowe tackles oil drilling. Dirty Jobs 05:38 April 14, 2008 11081 -
In the hours before the Gulf oil spill hit the Louisiana Coast, James Williams discovered what Gulf Coast experts were most worried about in terms of the spill's impact.
Gulf Coast Expert: Oil Spill Threatens Seafood In the hours before the Gulf oil spill hit the Louisiana Coast, James Williams discovered what Gulf Coast experts were most worried about in terms of the spill's impact. Earth 02:02 April 30, 2010 35313 -
A damaged oil rig off the coast of Louisiana is leaking 42,000 gallons of oil per day, China trades rainforest for golf courses, and two heads are not always better than one.
Offshore Oil Disaster (4/26) A damaged oil rig off the coast of Louisiana is leaking 42,000 gallons of oil per day, China trades rainforest for golf courses, and two heads are not always better than one. Planet 100 02:07 April 26, 2010 1624 -
Join Thomas L. Friedman as he visits the National Center for Atmospheric Research to talk to experts about global warming.
Global Warming Join Thomas L. Friedman as he visits the National Center for Atmospheric Research to talk to experts about global warming. Addicted to Oil 02:07 June 09, 2006 9865 -
A Chinese freighter slams into the Great Barrier reef, chocolate packaging gets environmental and the Ipad is heralded as eco-friendly.
Oil Polluting The Great Barrier Reef (4/5) A Chinese freighter slams into the Great Barrier reef, chocolate packaging gets environmental and the Ipad is heralded as eco-friendly. Planet 100 01:59 April 05, 2010 2060 -
Focus Earth's, Bob Woodruff interviews Marvin Odum, President of Shell Oil to find out more about their green initiatives. Are they really green or are they greenwashing and destroying the environment?
Shell Oil Company, Are They Greenwashing? Focus Earth's, Bob Woodruff interviews Marvin Odum, President of Shell Oil to find out more about their green initiatives. Are they really green or are they greenwashing and destroying the environment? Focus Earth 05:10 October 29, 2009 2138 -
Indigenous Peruvian community sues Occidental Petroleum,Obama's plan to create green jobs, and Treehugger launches an iphone app.
Oil Vs. The Amazon (3/4) Indigenous Peruvian community sues Occidental Petroleum,Obama's plan to create green jobs, and Treehugger launches an iphone app. Planet 100 02:01 March 04, 2010 1395 -
It's Mike Rowe vs. Ms. Fraser's toilet as Mike comes to the aid of a woman whose basement toilet exploded from a sewer backup.
Disaster Clean-Up Crew Member It's Mike Rowe vs. Ms. Fraser's toilet as Mike comes to the aid of a woman whose basement toilet exploded from a sewer backup. Dirty Jobs 00:55 January 26, 2010 54506
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