Investigating Links between Shale Gas Development and Health Impacts Through a Community Survey Project in Pennsylvania
The Collaborative on Health and the Environment Partnership Event, May 2, 2013
by: Wilma SubraMobile Gas Mercaptan Release and Contamination in Eight Mile, Alabama
Presentation by: Wilma Subra, Technical Advisor to LEAN
Health Impacts Experienced by Crossett Community Members as a Result of Being Exposed to toxic chemicals Released into the air by the Georgia Pacific Crossett Plywood/Stud Mill Complex in Crossett, Arkansas
Wilma Subra
Subra Company/Louisiana Environmental Action Network
Doctor Who Treated Those Made Sick by BP’s Oil Disaster Worries Medical Settlement is Not Fair, Will Exclude Those with Serious Symptoms
Doctor Who Treated Those Made Sick by BP’s Oil Disaster Worries Medical Settlement is Not Fair, Will Exclude Those with Serious Symptoms
New Research Links Health Problems with Oil and Natural Gas Development
The clear association between gas development and public health impacts revealed by this research demands that states stop ignoring the problem and start developing the standards necessary to protect the public
Dr Michael Robichaux speaks about Gulf Coast Detoxification Project
Dispersants Are Not Safe! Why doesn't everyone know that?
Health Concerns in BP's Own Manual Raise Questions
Anonymous Whistleblower Provides Document; Groups Send Letter as Settlement Looms
Detoxification Program addresses Gulf Coast health challenges
Testimonial of Chris Landry and Stephen Aguinaga
Making It Right? A clean-up worker & Gulf tourist discuss the health problems that they are experiencing following their interactions with the BP Gulf Oil Disaster.
Gulf Coast Children Experiencing Health Challenges
In the wake of the BP Oil Disaster many Gulf Coast residents continue to face health challenges. Read more to watch the video.
Human Health Impacts Associated with Chemicals and Pathways of Exposure from the Development of Shale Gas Plays
Human Health Impacts Associated with Chemicals and Pathways of Exposure from the Development of Shale Gas PlaysBy: Wilma Subra Subra Company/Earthworks Board Member
January 9, 2012
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A Good Environment Equals a Good Economy
The Relationship between the environment and the economy is positive, that is, improving the environment also improves the economy. States with good environments have better economies than those with polluted environments. For example, between 1988 and 1992 the pollution levels in Louisiana were cut in half because industry spent money to reduce its pollution and, at the same time, 25,000 jobs were created in the manufacturing sector alone. The industry spending was for equipment, so local business did better, and workers were hired to operate the equipment.People and business want to locate in clean environments and not in polluted areas. Once here people start new businesses and expand existing ones. By investing in protecting the environment we are investing in the economy and ultimately in the people of Louisiana
-Paul Templet
Former Secretary of LDEQ
Life On The Gulf After BP - Some Still Suffer With Health Issues
It has been over fourteen months since the Deepwater Horizon sank releasing BP's oil into the Gulf of Mexico and coastal residents who feel that their health was impacted by the BP oil disaster are still struggling to find answers and relief.
BP Gulf Coast Investigation Announcement
Our partners at the Government Accountability Project will be in Louisiana and other Gulf coast states from August 10th - 16th to take statements from oil spill clean-up personnel (former or current, public or private-sector), and residents with health or safety concerns believed to be related to the BP Oil Spill.
We are encouraging all of our members with first hand information about the spill, conduct of BP, it's sub-contractors or otherwise to come forward at this time with health and safety related matters.
This is your opportunity to be part of the official record.
If you have any questions about this investigation. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 202.457.0034, x. 132 (o), 240.888.2898 (c)
Testimonial of Jamie Griffin
Jamie Griffin a hotel worker talks about the numerous health problems that have arisen directly during the time of exposure to BP Oil.
Toxicologist Compiles the Science Behind Oil Spill Health Concerns
As we all know, people along the Gulf Coast are still suffering effects from the events of the oil spill of 2010. For over a year now, LEAN, along with many others, have been working to bring attention to this problem and ultimately find solutions. Perhaps the greatest problem we face in trying to resolve the health concerns of those effected is finding medical professionals willing and capable of diagnosing and affectively treating these conditions. Dr. Mike Robicheaux has been addressing this health crisis almost single handedly since last year.
Groups Demand Public Health Attention in the Wake of the BP Oil Disaster
A diverse coalition of 154 groups, including Waterkeeper Alliance, United Houma Nation, Association of Family Fishermen and 69 different Waterkeepers organizations, representing hundreds of thousands of community members around the country, Mexico and China, sent a letter to EPA Administrator Jackson and HHS Secretary Sebelius demanding action on the growing public health crisis on the Gulf Coast.
Testimonial of Dr. Susan Shaw
Dr. Susan Shaw, Director of the Marine Environmental Research Institute, discusses her ongoing efforts to study the effects of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This interview was conducted at Harmony for Health's "Unity for the Gulf" fundraiser at New Orleans House of Blues on April 20, 2011, the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion.
Testimonial of Captain Darla Rooks
Testimonial of Douglas Blanchard
Testimonial of Captain Louis Bayhi
Louisiana charter boat captain, Louis Bayhi, discusses the severe health problems he's experienced after serving on clean up crews in the wake of the BP oil spill.
Summary of Human Health Impacts of the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster - Given at the Gulf Coast Leadership Forum
The BP Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico offshore of Louisiana, on April 20, 2010, resulted in 172 million gallons of Louisiana sweet crude oil being released into the environment of the Gulf of Mexico.In addition 1.84 million gallons of Corexit 9500 and 9527 were applied to the BP crude oil.The crude oil and dispersants contaminated the environment of the Gulf of Mexico and the coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the panhandle of Florida and resulted in severe human health impacts throughout the contaminated area.One year after the Deepwater Horizon explosion, the crude oil continues to be present in the environment, continues to migrate on shore along the northern Gulf of Mexico and continues to serve as an ongoing source of contamination and exposure to very sick community members living and working in the coastal areas of the northern Gulf of Mexico.
Dr. Michael Robichaux Speaks About Growing Health Concerns In The Wake Of BP Oil Disaster
Last week at the Baton Rouge Press Club Dr. Michael Robicheaux spoke in-depth about the large number of sick people that he has been treating since the BP oil disaster occurred. The sick include workers who worked on the response to the disaster as well as divers, fishermen and coastal residents.
Gulf Divers Experiencing Health Problems, Blood Contaminated With Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Gulf spill sickness wrecking lives
Working with the Louisiana Environmental Action Network and several doctors along the Gulf Coast, Billups and Nix have been holding workshops and helping sick people get their blood tested and find medical assistance.
"We have sick people from Apalachicola, Florida, to Grand Isle, Louisiana, and it's not stopping and that's what's disturbing," Billups said. "The levels we are seeing are not dropping, and we're seeing new chemicals now. We gave some of our blood test results to [EPA head] Lisa Jackson. They know what is going on, and they are not doing anything about it."
"The saddest part is the children," Billups added. "We’re seeing young children with extremely high levels of chemicals. We're altering our DNA and our bodies forever, We're a bunch of guinea pigs."
Making the Connection - 2011
Human Health and Ecological Effects of the BP Deepwater Horizon Crude Oil Disaster
Presentation By:
Wilma Subra
Subra Company
Photos from Truth Out for the Gulf - Health Forum February 2011
Oil Spill Seafood Testing and Health Issues Featured on KLFY TV
BP Spill Blood Test Results - Louisiana Residents
Evaluation of the Results of Whole Blood Volatile Solvents Testing
Samples of blood were collected on December 16, 2010, from four males, age 3, 36, 42 and 43, and one female, age 38. The individuals tested were a diver who came in contact with the BP spill chemicals, individuals who visited the coastal communities and wetlands, documenting the impacts of the BP spill, and individuals exposed along the beaches. The whole blood samples were analyzed for Volatile Solvents by Method 0762, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, by Metametrix Clinical Laboratory in Duluth, Georgia
Gulf Residents Whole Blood Volatile Solvents Testing - November 8th Testing
The Louisiana Environmental Action Network released the following evaluation on November 26th 2010
Evaluation of the Results of Whole Blood Volatile Solvents Testing
By Wilma Subra and Marylee Orr
Louisiana Environmental Action Network - Baton Rouge, LA
A whole blood sample was collected from a 47 year old male on November 8, 2010. The blood sample was analyzed for Volatile Solvents by Method 0762 , by Metametrix Clinical Laboratory in Pensacola, Florida.

