BP Capping Information Flow on Oil Gusher Damage

British Petroleum, accountable for a devastating oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, is reportedly blocking efforts to expose the extent of damage caused by the environmental disaster.

The explosion of BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig has been sending a historic amount of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico over the past three weeks.

With at least 70,000 barrels of oil leaking into the Gulf per day, there are grave concerns that wildlife is faced with a serious threat.

BP rejected claims that the move sought to hide the extent of damage. The company argues that the censorship was only established to provide one reliable source for the public.'

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