The effects are seen and felt one year after BP's oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, which killed 11 offshore workers and triggered one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history.
Some scientists have deemed the health of the Gulf of Mexico as "nearly back to normal." Some things are -- tourists are slowly returning to the coast, children are back to playing in the water, food has been labeled safe for consumption.
There is still doubt about the safety of Gulf residents' water and food.
Scientists confirm that oil has been found on dead dolphins discovered along the coast, as unusual amounts of deceased marine life continue to wash ashore.
Workers, boaters, and fishers are lost in the claims process, still waiting for their checks from BP. Hundreds of people in Louisiana have reported oil spill-related health problems to the state, while many others are experiencing symptoms of a mysterious illness.
Unfortunately, the monetary liability cap for Big Oil has remain unchanged and Congress has not passed a single major law on oil or gas drilling since the disaster.
While some may suggest that the Gulf Coast is back to normal, the devastating effects of the oil spill are still unfolding toward an uncertain future one year later. Here some of the most iconic images.
The BP oil disaster has vividly demonstrated that our country must end its dependence on oil and embrace a cleaner, safer energy future for all Americans. Our oil addiction endangers the health and well-being of our families, puts our national and economic security at risk, and imperils our land, air, and water.
We must do everything in our power to ensure an accident like this doesn't happen again.
Source: Sierra Club and Huffington Post
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