The BP Spill: Has the Damage Been Exaggerated?

This is the headline from the Time Magazine article which serves up interesting data points comparing Deepwater Horizon with the Exxon Valdez which suggest that there has been far less harm done to Gulf wildlife and the environment than what happened in Alaska.

It's an interesting article, backed up with data from reputable scientists and organizations that suggests that things might get back to normal quicker than most anyone thought. It also posits that there has been more harm done to humans than to animals because of the reaction to the spill from the press and environmental groups because of situational picture that they have painted for the world.

Although only two Internet pages long, there's a lot in there to consider. Some might say that this is a contrarian view, but it is very much worth reading and considering the points made. You can read the article here.