Professor of Marine Science, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
In addition to original research and graduate education, I have long experience in academic research administration, most recently as President of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. I have also served on many committees, boards and commissions related to the environment for both governmental agencies and the National Academies.
A decade after the Deepwater Horizon explosion, offshore drilling is still unsafe
Apr 13, 2020 14:42 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Ten years ago, on April 20, 2010, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 crew members and starting the largest ocean oil spill in history. Over the next three months, between 4 million and 5 million barrels...
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