While the world’s attention has been fixed on the nuclear crisis in Japan, we’re fast coming upon the one-year anniversary of another major environmental disaster: the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Democratic strategist James Carville calls on Obama to address the nation. BURAS, La. May 31, 2010— -- As BP prepares to launch its seventh and riskiest plan to halt the flow of oil into the Gulf ...

Crude from oil spill may be altering ecosystems "for all time," expert says. Sept. 18, 2010— -- On a morning stroll down the serene beaches of Grand Isle State Park, a visitor can watch as waves ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Here is a timeline on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and its impact since an explosion on a rig killed 11 workers. It is the worst accidental offshore oil spill in history. April ...

(Reuters) - Millions of gallons/litres of oil have poured into the Gulf of Mexico since an April 20 blast on the Deepwater Horizon rig triggered the huge spill. Below is a timeline of the spill and ...