Preservation Digital Art Analysis

British petroleum has experienced a series of oil spill accidents since it was established, however, the 2010 oil spill was considered the worst oil spill accident in the company’s history. The drilling rig in the Deepwater Horizon exploded and killed 11 workers and released thousands of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico (Arnold & McKay 16). The accident affected different states along the coastline including Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana. In addition, the oil spill affected the wild life as it killed birds, fish and destroyed nearby ecosystems and economies including tourism and fishing. Several factors contributed to the oil spill accident including cost saving and failure to put in place safety

On April 20th 2010 an explosion on an oil ridge of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, was the cause of the greatest environmental disaster in history of the United States. This explosion took the lives of eleven men who were working on the ridge, and also ruptured an oil line, which dumped more than 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This oil spill significantly affected the wildlife of the gulf coast, killing hundreds of fishes, birds, and reptile that call the gulf coast home. The spill also affected global supply chain for major industries.

The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill occurred on April 20, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. This oil spill was the largest spill in history in front of the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989. This oil spill released about 4.9 million barrels of oil into the ocean. This spill not only wreck havoc on the marine life but also the economic players that depended on ocean such as fisherman, tourism, and offshore drilling located along the gulf coast. Along will the spill the oil rig which was named Deepwater Horizon also went up in flames. This proved that the issue went far beyond just an oil rig that blew a line. Since this oil spill had drastic impacts all along the coast, BP which was the most liable for this incident faced criminal charges based on what happened. BP which knew the risks of deep ocean drilling failed to take the necessary safety procedures to reduce the risks of such incident occurring, thus was the reasoning behind placing most of the fault on them and not the other companies. The lack of regulatory oversight led to the issues and cost-cutting procedures opened the rig up to possible malfunctions like the one that occurred. During the spill into the gulf, BP sealed the well with cement which seemed to stop a majority of the oil from escaping the well. BP also recognized that the well was “dead” which was proven wrong when scientists still could conclude was leaking minor amounts of oil into the ocean. This spill not only proved to be harmful to the environment but also

There are many ecological problems facing us in the United States today. Among those issues includes global warming, our dependence on fossil fuel, saving our endangered wildlife, and ensuring that we have safe and sufficient water. There is one environmental issue, however, that streams across all these areas, and threatens the safety of our country, and of many bodies of water all over the world, and that is the issue of Oil Spills. An oil spill can be defined as, “an unintentional release of crude oil or refined oil products into the environment.” Oil spills are considered to be a major source of chemical pollution. Most of these spills occur through human error, however, there are cases where oil seeps through deposits under the ocean floor. These spills can occur on land, in the ocean, and even when oil is spilled down storm drains that lead directly into lakes and rivers. Not only do oil spills threaten to destroy our ecosystem and endanger our wildlife, oil spills can be harmful to human beings as well. The reason that this is so stems from the fact that oil itself is considered to be “semi-volatile.” This means that it can evaporate into the air and create a heavy vapor which lingers and can be breathed in by humans, and can travel deeply into people’s lungs. This can in turn cause many health issues such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, and even difficulty breathing. Over an even longer period of time, the chemicals that are found in oil, and that are evaporated into

The most iconic part of the painting is the separation of Adam and God. It is very clear that Michelangelo was showing the division between God and how he helps be a lifelong guide, but no longer is in complete control of destiny. God and the idea of Heaven still play a very important role in both early modern and current times, but there is a very fine line dividing the two. It is truly up to the individual to chose their own path in life, only looking to God for reassurance; one must be sovereign in their life. One must rely on their own mind to make these decisions. This is why it appears in Michelangelo’s painting that God is inside something that resembles a brain. The age of discovery focused heavily on intellectual gain and evolution; this was also when scientists finally discovered what a brain looked like. With the new ethics that come with Calvinism and unveiling the brain for the first time, The Creation of Adam perfectly represents the principles of early modern times and many ideas that are still practiced in today’s

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill (also referred to as the BP oil spill) occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in April of 2010. The spill had detrimental physical, chemical, and biological effects throughout ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill being the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the United States, makes it a very important event in US history. During the event many coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico were coated with oil, including the plants, animals, beaches, etc. This directly affected coastal ecosystems in the Gulf, and as a result, impacted many coastal economies: fishing industries, restaurants/food industries, tourism, and real estate. Many coastal species were also affected (e.g. dolphins, shorebirds, and phytoplankton). These issues that are associated with the spill, along with technology and the media, helped to support the anti-BP movement. Much research is still being done, and many long-term effects of the oil spill are still uncertain.

Offshore drilling has a possibility of oil spills, effects on aquatic life and pollution in the ocean. Worst oil spill in history was that of sea island, Kuwait on Jan 25, 1991 and the most recent oil spill was that of the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 (also known as a Deepwater Horizon oil spill). This spill of 2010 brought many effects such as it killed 11 people, brought pollution and damage to animal life, and hit Gulf coast fisheries very hard. After 3 years of oil spill i.e. on 2013, the research found that the oil was still present in the water, but mash grasses are growing back, and oil eating microbes did better in warm water. Also, the oil spill of 1989 ( Exxon Valdez oil spill) while transporting oil out of Alaska was a major disaster which led to Congress to take action. The oil pollution act (OPA) of 1990 was then brought up to prevent and respond to catastrophic oil spills. This act formulated a law that ships must have double-hull tankers by 2015, the Coast Guard monitors tanker lanes should be eight miles bigger than it is, and emergency equipment should be kept ready at points along the routes. After the enactment of the OPA 1990, now there is $100

ON APRIL 10,2010 THERE WAS A HUGE OIL RIG EXPLOSION AND OIL SPILLED IN THE GULF OF MEXICO WHICH TOOK LIVES OF 11 PEOPLE .THIS OIL SPILL SCENE HAPPENED 40 MILES OFF THE COAST NAMED LOUISSIAN COAST SITUATED IN GULF OF MEXICO.THE BRITISH PETROLEUM GAVE CONTRACT OF DRILLING THE WELL TO SOME TRANS UNION AND DURING THAT DRILLING PERIOD, OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEAKED ON THE OCEAN FLOOR.THE OIL WAS ESCAPED FROM THE HOLE BLOWOUT OF THE DRILLING PIPE AND GAS FOLLOWED THE OIL BECAUSE OIL AND GAS ARE FOUND IN THE SAME RESERVOIRS. PEOPLE CLAIM THIS HUGE DISASTER HAPPENED DUE TO THE RESULT OF MISHAPS WHICH WAS BEING IGNORED FROM MANY DAYS PRIOR TO THIS OIL RIG EXPLOSION.

commissioned Michelangelo to paint on the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. This fresco piece was created from 1511 to 1512, which is when the Renaissance period of art was occurring. This specific piece, chronologically, is the fourth scene of the nine image series. Michelangelo used this series to tell the story of the events that occur within the book of Genesis from the Bible. In this piece specifically it presents Adam and God, arms stretched toward each other with a slight gap in between. This gap can have several meanings portrayed from it, yet it is clear that it is a central point of the pointing. (Hall).

BP oil spill disaster is considered as one of the largest disasters of its magnitude in the US history and thus, one of the largest man-made disasters with huge negative impact on the environment. On 20th April 2010, here was an explosion on the Deep-water Horizon drilling rig, which led to the complete sinking of the offshore rig as well as oil spill that continued for 87 days. Methane gas in the well expanded to the riser and eventually, to the rig. High-pressured gas got inflamed and led to explosion. Two days later, Deep-water Horizon sank in the water completely.

BP is a giant oil company which has faced a major disaster in 2005 in its Texas city oil refinery killing 15 people and injuring 180 people which cost the company $2 Billion and damages and lawsuits (Murry, B. 2010).There are several laws that affected the operations of BP for ignoring the safety procedures and got into trouble waters paying fines. The incident attracted global attention and created uproar in government circles and communities. The media too played its part in making a mockery of the situation and escalating it to newer levels that tarnished the image of BP. The economy in USA is mixed and it has to weigh the capitalistic and socialistic principles. BP resorted to capitalism for profits at the cost of lives of employees, communities, and ecology. BP was severely reprimanded and imposed fines as it crossed the lines of safety .The American economy is a mixed economy of socialism and capitalism and though the giant companies like BP try to show off their might are always controlled by the government laws and economic policies. However, BP is a giant company that always which always found ways and means to get out of such critical situations. Dependency on oil is on an increasing trend due to increase in population and it is assumed that oil reserves will get dried up and result in a phenomenon called as “Peak oil” (Fieser, J. 2015). Oil is an important commodity as it plays a vital role in the lives of communities and governments. The geological survey

The BP Oil Spill An Introductory Background - One of the most controversial ecological disasters in recent history focused on multinational British Petroleum and their Gulf of Mexico Operations. The Deepwater Oil Disaster began on April 20, 2010 with an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon Oil platform, killing 11, injuring 17. It was not until July 15th, however, that the leak was stopped by capping the wellhead, after releasing almost 5 million barrels (206 million gallons) of crude oil, or 53,000 barrels per day into the Gulf of Mexico. It was not until September 19th that the relief well process was complete and the U.S. Government, EPA, and Coast Guard agencies declared the well breach effectively stopped (Cavnar, 2010).

On April 20th 2010 a damage Macondo wellhead part of an oil rig named the Deepwater Horizon rig, owned by Transocean and operated by BP (British Petroleum). Exploded 42 miles of the coast of Louisiana, immediately killing 11 workers and leaking for 87 days before the wellhead was capped. Although it was already much too late, as over 4.9 million barrels had already leaked into the Gulf. “Once the oil left the well, it spread throughout the water column. Some floated to the ocean surface to form oil slicks, which can spread more quickly by being pushed by winds. Some floated in the midwater, rising from the wellhead like a chimney and forming a 22-mile long oil plume.” (Ocean Si). Immediately after the spill, people began to debate whether or not drilling for oil is really that necessary, debating what’s more important, the industry and all the economics of drilling for oil, or the harm that happens to people and the environment when a disaster happens.

Oil spills wreak havoc on many different factors of the world. They can negatively impact the environment, specifically marine life, and economic industries, as well. Most oil spills occur when a large amount of oil is released due to accidents of vehicles or machinery. Although it can occur anywhere, it’s most visible in oceans or bodies of water. Spills can be because of human error or accident, natural disasters, or faulty equipment. Additional problems arise because spills take a significant amount of time to clean. The oil spreads across the body of water and floats on the surface, preventing sunlight from passing. This can cause substantial damage and harm to the animal and plant life. Spills also cover wildlife in oil, which can expose animals to dangerous elements, and destroy the insulating ability of fur mammals and the water-repelling ability of birds. Oil contains poisonous chemicals, and when animals ingest or inhale this oil, they are often infected or killed. They also pollute bodies of water and contaminate human water resources. Toxic substances in the oil cause extensive damage to the ecosystem and food chains. They also have a significant influence on the economic industries. Oil spills mean that there’s less gas and petroleum available for public use. There’s always the cost of cleaning the spill, which may require outside or expensive assistance. The tourism industry also takes a hit, especially in usually popular areas, such as Florida beaches. The once beautiful attractions become ugly and gross, covered in dead animals and tarballs - balls of oil. This prevents recreational activities such as parasailing, swimming, rafting, etc. This thereby ruins the businesses that run the activities and the tourism industries, hurting the economic status of the state or country. However, there are many solutions, including preventative, preparedness, and cleanup methods. Preventative methods start at the initial building of the equipment that will later produce, hold, and transport oil. Proper training on how to conduct oil procedures should also be enforced for the employees who will later have to handle oil. These measures decrease the likelihood of an oil spill happening later. Preparedness

Deepwater Horizon oil Spill: BP’s drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico had an explosion in April 2010, causing the “largest oil spill catastrophe in the petroleum industry history”. It caused the death of 11 men and injury to several others. “More than 150,000 barrels of crude oil gushed into the sea, every day, for almost 5 months and up to 68,000 square miles of the Gulf 's surface were covered” (1).