This article was published on al.com at 9:00 Am on Friday, October 1st, 2010
A Saraland man attempts to rescue a drowning little girl in the Gulf of Mexico near Orange Beach on July 2nd and later claims in a lawsuit that oil and dispersant in the water sickened him. The lawsuit was filed against BP on April 20th, but the company declares it never used dispersant in the areas the incident took place.
This article is not directly bias, because it displays both the differing views. It frequently presents quotes supporting Hudley's argument, but in the conclusion of the article, the author seems to be more bias towards BP because it ends with a quote supporting their side.
I. Earth Systems and Resources
C. Global Water Resources and Use
V. Energy Resources and Consumption
C. Fossil Fuel Resources and Use
VI. Pollution
B. Impacts on the Environment and Human Health
2. Hazardous Chemicals in the Environment
I think that despite what BP says the illnesses were obviously caused by contact to the oil in the water. It is the only thing that makes sense, since the man was completely healthy, besides back problems, before the event took place and after is forced to be hospitalized because of his pain. The only thing I was not clear on is if the other deaths were caused by drowning or the intake of oil.
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