The Gulf of Mexico oil spill, also known as the BP oil spill, is the largest ongoing oil spill in U.S. history.

Jul 6, 2010 - Jean Alfonso

After several failed attempts, BP appears to have stopped the flow of oil into the Gulf. As the clean-up continues, the coastal economy remains affected.

Jul 16, 2010 - Jennifer Young

Updated Gulf Coast Claims Facility information for filing a claim against BP. Learn how the new BP claims for the Deepwater Horizon gulf oil spill work.

Jun 9, 2010 - Melanie Zoltan

At least 60 bird species are at risk of significant population declines as a result of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Jul 8, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

It's been months since the deepwater drilling moratorium was lifted, and now some companies are being approved to begin operations again.

Mar 21, 2011 - Jennifer De Shields

Cleanup efforts for the Deepwater Horizon disaster create oil jobs. Learn where the help wanted ads are and how to get a job cleaning the gulf oil spill.

Jun 18, 2010 - Melanie Zoltan

A hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico will deliver more than wind & rain to the strike zone. Oil contaminated storm surge water threatens residents & wildlife.

Jun 12, 2010 - Mary King

It's becoming hard to keep track of the problems that led to the Deepwater Horizon spill, so here's a summary of which corporations are to "blame" and why.

May 17, 2010 - K. Gregg Elliott

Tests are ongoing but BP, the petroleum company responsible for giant oil spill feels temporary cap may work until permanent well shutdown can be achieved.

Jul 19, 2010 - Marcus Hondro

The Deepwater Horizon gulf oil spill disaster destroyed billions of dollars in property, from boats to beaches. File a BP Claim for property damage now.

Jun 17, 2010 - Melanie Zoltan

For the first time in almost three months, BP has managed to temporarily stop the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that threatens ecosystems in the area and beyond.

Jul 15, 2010 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded it was a disaster for everyone and everything involved. But two months later the national blame frame dominated.

Aug 2, 2010 - Marc Latham

The BP Oil Spill impacted many low income and communities of color in the Gulf. Community-based organizations continue to work collaboratively for justice.

Jul 11, 2010 - Gia Grier McGinnis

The BP company was found responsible for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill tragedy. Six new books offer perspectives on what happened, why, and what's next.

Mar 3, 2011 - Gregg Sapp

Finding gulf oil spill cleanup jobs involves looking at of state agencies and private companies. Learn exactly who is looking for help wanted for cleanup.

Jun 27, 2010 - Melanie Zoltan

The oil rig that is currently leaking at least 5,000 barrels a day into the Gulf of Mexico was exempted from environmental review based on a NEPA loophole.

May 9, 2010 - Alan Foljambe

BP Spill is the largest man-made environmental disaster in U.S. history. In developing solutions, Obama, BP & partners, and locals need to assess priorities

Jul 7, 2010 - Tushar Apte