Today it has been official that the current oil leak is the worst environmental disaster. What is still being done? Practically, the government is now forcing BP to pay up whatever is due. BP has to also now speak up on its plans to reduce the oil leak why such an event took place. Fact is BP is still getting away with it. The reason is simple BP does know how to make a show to convince people about what they are doing to improve the situation. So far there talks about having containment systems that will separate oil from water. One of the containment devices is actually manufactured by “Kevin Costner” who has acted in movies like “Waterworld” and “The Untouchables”. The device initially failed in the testing but after adjustments it worked. BP so far as ordered 32 devices and it is estimated that each device can extract 2000 barrels of oil per day. Recently, BP has started to burn the leaking oil from the ruptured well. They did it to reduce the oil leak but this will cause water temperatures to rise and form other sorts of end-products from the burning causing the environment to become unsuitable for wildlife.

Reality is BP and many other oil companies have been lying to the people around the world. Remember when Sarah Palin said that she is very efficient, knowledgeable and has experiences dealing with oil companies about oil spills and safety; then she asked President Obama should call her. Well she either knows nothing or just acts as if she does or she is conspiring with the oil companies. BP as well as many other oil companies have been lying to all of us and using loopholes in laws and regulations to cut cost so that they can profit insanely. They have been many incidents that took place within the oil companies’ refineries which were covered up.

They have overlooked the safety aspects within refineries and oil rigs to save money. The CEOs` have continuously stressed on cutting down cost on getting new materials and equipments to replace parts from wear and tear. What was the attitude that they are having? Fix the problem has it comes. I suppose they do not believe that prevention is better than cure. Look at the problem now they are facing now and they can`t even fix it. Furthermore, oil companies created welfare programs to protect the environment and wildlife within the region. In reality, the list of the things that they claim to provide welfare for do not exist within the region. There were several incidents of pipelines ruptured and refineries having spewed hazardous materials had been covered up. Incidents like explosions occurring in refineries were only in the media for awhile and were soon forgotten by the public because of diversions and promoting lies.

Now President Obama is using this opportunity to push for greener solutions. It is true that the U.S. has natural gas, ethanol, nuclear or even hybrid technology but we must not forget that the oil is still being used to manufacture other products. Either way we would still need to do offshore drilling up to a certain extent where there will be oil for manufacturing purposes. It is obvious that the oil companies will not siphon as much as they are doing now. This can lead to increases in costs of products till they find a way to replace oil completely or totally create new products that can change our lifestyle. I know that by using some principles in thermodynamics we can produce oil but then there is an issue on cost and the materials required.

The government first has to come clean. Next, they should push for stricter regulations which will prioritize safety for their workers and environmental protection. They also need to make sure they commission the right people to take up job in keeping the oil companies inline.

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