Reply #27: This is what they said ~ [View All]

[sabrina 1]

Unless we on the left are now 'anti-science' and have joined the far right, I will defer to scientists who a little bit more about these things than the average Press Secretary or even President. Remember this President assured us that Oil Rigs do not blow up these days, because they are absolutely safe. Whoever is advising him on these matters clearly is not reliable.

Scientists Skeptical of Claims in NOAA Report

WASHINGTON -- Many scientists say they're skeptical of a widely publicized government report Wednesday that concludes much of the oil that gushed from BP's leaking well is gone and poses little threat to the Gulf of Mexico.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the "vast majority" of the 4.9 million barrels released into the Gulf has either evaporated "or been burned, skimmed and recovered from the wellhead, or dispersed."

"I'm suspect if that's accurate or not," said Ronald Kendall, the director of the Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech University and one of the scientists who testified Wednesday at a congressional hearing about the need for more research into the composition and use of chemical dispersants to break up the oil in the Gulf.

The 'vast majority' of the oil has been cleared up, skimmed, burned, evaporated, dispersed or recovered. That is what they are claiming. If anyone is spinning it would appear to be those attempting to deny what is in the report.