'The Destruction of an Ocean's Marine Generation'
July 20, 2010
Hosted by David Gibbons
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Episode Description
Scott Porter and Matt Simmons join David Gibbons to discuss the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (also referred to as the BP oil spill, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill or the Macondo blowout), a massive ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, now considered the largest offshore spill in U.S. history. Some estimates placed it by late May or early June as among the largest oil spills in the world with tens of millions of gallons spilled to date. The spill stems from a sea floor 10,000 foot deep oil gusher (MC252) that followed the April 20, 2010 Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion. The explosion killed 11 platform workers and injured 17 others. The exact spill flow rate is uncertain in part because BP has refused to allow independent scientists to perform accurate measurements and is a matter of ongoing debate. The resulting oil slick covers a surface area of at least 2,500 square miles (6,500 km2), with the exact size and location of the slick fluctuating from day to day depending on weather conditions.
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"In Discussion" brings world leaders and people from all areas of life together in frank and powerful conversation. Interviewer and writer David Gibbons invites great thinkers, politicians, business leaders, scientists, religious leaders, scientists and entertainers and notable philosophic think tanks together in cleverly orchestrated interviews and discussions. In developing and encouraging frank conversation towards the dynamic ignition of positive mindsets, the paradigm of progressive and positive change is at the forefront of its vision and mission.
David Gibbons
David Gibbons has been writing and involved in the broadcast arena since 2001. His work in understanding the world we live in and its people continues to fascinate and consume his interest, in pursuing a direct conversational style with leaders, literature scholars and everyday individuals. He is the host of David Gibbons "In Discussion", the daily program that engages world's thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business individuals, scientists and religious leaders. He is constantly seeking a greater understanding of the world we live in today with an unassuming style and delivery, leading to the premise of igniting dialogue towards dynamic change in our society.
