Saturday, November 20, 2010

Bahrain Aims To Find Out.

"K2T Wisata"
bahrain-sinking-shipBahrain intends to save its portion of the Gulf before the ship sinks by staging and practicing its response to a major oil spill.
In an alarming testament to the bizarre times in which we live, Bahrain is planning a new kind of drill. As small children we listened eagerly for the sound of the siren that would give some reprieve from our soporific classes for even a few minutes; then we would huddle under our desks, giggling, completely ignoring our earnest teachers explain what to do should a fire come sweeping through school.
It’s unlikely anyone involved with the upcoming drill in Bahrain will be giggling as members from several important agencies gather for three days to stage a dreaded BP-esque oil spill disaster, because an oil spill in Bahrain has the unwelcome potential to shut down desalination plants and a vibrant fishing industry. … [visit site to read more]

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