Chemicals reducing oil flow

BP says it's been able to reduce the amount of oil reaching the surface from an underwater oil leak by using chemicals at the gusher. CEO Tony Hayward said on NBC "Today" show that BP is injecting dispersant chemicals into the oil as it pours out of the undersea well. (Source: AP via Sun Herald, 05/03/10) BP operated the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico which sank April 20 after an explosion that left 11 people missing and presumed dead. The underwater well has been spewing oil since then. BP hopes to stop the gusher in a week through a containment dome. Areas from Louisiana to Northwest Florida have been taking steps to mitigate the impact of the spill through a range of activities, from placing booms to cleaning up beaches beforehand.