Gulf of Mexico

Nov 19, 2021
Biden administration auctions oil and gas leases on 1.7 million acres of the Gulf of Mexico
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A court ordered the administration to resume the auctions it had suspended.
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Oct 9, 2017
Midwestern farmers are tied to a Gulf dead zone
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Minnesota is trying to limit runoff carried by the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.
Feb 25, 2013
BP oil spill lawsuit could get messy
The civil suit will determine the degree of BP's responsibility for the oil spill two years ago, which will help determine the size of damages.
Dec 3, 2012
Mexico’s new president faces many challenges
Enrique Peña Nieto is now officially the country's new president, but he must tackle internal opponents and systemic issues of corruption and cronyism.
May 30, 2012
Shrimping season begins early on Gulf coast
After the BP spill, the multi-billion-dollar Gulf Coast seafood industry was shut down. Now, two years later, things are looking up — at least for shrimpers.
Apr 18, 2012
What happened to the oil from the BP spill?
2010's Gulf oil spill put almost 5 million barrels of oil in the Gulf of Mexico. Where did it all go?
Feb 25, 2011
MID-DAY UPDATE: Violence escalates in Libya, concerns mount over rising oil prices
Violent protests continue today in Libya. After reports of mass killings of anti-government protesters, the United Nations top human rights office…
Sep 2, 2010
BREAKING: Oil rig explosion off Gulf coast
An oil rig exploded about 90 miles south of Vermilion Bay, Louisiana, Thursday, sending all 13 of its crew members into the water. In a statement,…