Cautious Optimism in the Gulf

BP has finally reported a fix on the seal that ruptured over three months ago in the Gulf of Mexico. NPR reports on the matter explaining that tests are still running on the new seal and it could take days before engineers can be sure the seal is for good.

NPR, who I fully support as one of the last truly unbiased news sources, does a good job getting the perspective of all the people effected by the oil spill. It's interesting to see the reactions to BP getting over the hurtle of actually stopping the leak because those who aren't necessarily affected by spill seem more relieved than those who were. That's because the problem of the oil is still very present and is still very seriously affecting people, whether the leak is stopped or not. Alabama Governor Bob Riley seemed extremely relieved at the news while some locals seemed unaffected because their businesses aren't going to see improvement anytime in the near future.

If this cap does prove successful, BP still has one of the largest environmental catastrophes to deal with.