Oil

On April 20th, 2010, a BP oil well exploded in the Northern part of the Gulf of Mexico. It has infected millions, including humans and sea life. Crews are still trying to clean up this horrible spill. If we don't take quick action, this will be a an ongoing problem. Luckily, many companies have already taken action.

__**Prevention**__
Companies all over the world are already trying to prevent the next oil spill. There are 5 different ways they are doing this. First, they put in place regulars inspections on the conditions across the fuel lines and provide the equipment to make sure that they are in good condition. Another solution to this problem is they can install oil safety valves so they stop the oil pipes if damage occurs. A third easy, beneficial way to prevent oil spills is to clean the oil tanks every ten years to prevent corrosion and rust. Next, oil extraction companies are replacing underground oil tanks every 15 years. They can be placed by overground tanks which are less corrosive. Lastly, they are reinforcing the hull and storage areas of the tank. With the occurrence of all of the these solutions, oil spill will be gone forever.

__**Cleaning Up an Oil Spil**__
What would we do when there is a major oil spill? How could we clean it up quickly and effectively? There are many great ways to do this. The first being the use of an absorbent boom. This device absorbs the oil while the water repels. When they get filled up, they can easily get replaced. If there is an oil spill on land, we can use specially designed fertilizer which encourages growth of microscopic life which can consume the oil and digest the oil. All companies should use the right materials to help prevent these horrible spills.

__Consequences **of Oil Spill**__
When the BP oil spill hit the gulf of Mexico, its environment was greatly harmed. Click the link below to find out more!!! Oil spill in the gulf consequences





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