Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Brazil Government Fines Chevron $28 million

The Brazilian government has fined the American oil giant Chevron $28 million for an oil spill off the coast of Rio in January. Chevron admitted responsibility for the leak that was releasing between 200 and 330 barrels a day at the peak of the spill. This is oil spill again highlights some of the dangers of transporting oil around the world to meet our energy needs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-15829974

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