Monday, July 23, 2007

BP Factory

A BP Factory in Whiting, Indiana is one that strives to keep the environmental impact of their actions as minimal as possible. Recently, some facts were not factually written in an article by the Chicago Tribune, stating that they are dumping sludge and way too much ammonia into Lake Michigan. It's important that we all hear both sides of the story to make an informed decision on what our opinion is on this type of thing. So, I felt it was important to note a few things found on the BP Whiting Fact Sheet. It's important to note that the water released into Lake Michigan is only treated water and, not sludge. The BP Whiting Refinery is also continuously improving things and has modern technology to ensure that all is running smoothly. I think this is important to note, because it shows their determination to strive to minimize the effect that their actions have on the environment. Although these things are important, what I liked to hear most was that BP is collaboratively working with federal, state and local officials to help make sure that the environment is indeed being protected in every way possible. If you'd like to read more about this topic, take a look at the BP Whiting Fact Sheet today.

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