Trash Thursday: Oil Spills

Whether it's a tanker, oil rig, or offshore platform, all oil collection and transporting devices are susceptible to malfunction or human error. Since oil still accounts for a large portion of our energy resources, there is always potential for shorelines to get bombarded by an unexpected spill. While government agencies like the EPA and United States Coast Guard are often tasked with the primary response for oil spills, local responders are typically the first on the scene – and have the most to lose from an oil spill catastrophe.  More...