We’ve come to the point where we’re pretty darn pessimistic about almost any supposed advancements in the BP oil spill saga – but as of yesterday, there seems to be some actual good news. According to Admiral Thad W. Allen, who is overseeing the federal response to the disaster, a key riser pipe at the Deepwater Horizon site was successfully cut yesterday , meaning that we are one crucial step closer to capping off and containing the leak.
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BP Oil Pipe is Cut, “Top Hat†Containment Cap in Place