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BP Calls ‘Static Kill’ a Success/Government Says Most Oil Has Dispersed

More than 100 days after the Deepwater Horizon exploded, BP says the so-called "static kill" finally has been successful . At the same time, federal officials say three quarters of the oil that's been spilled is now dispersed or removed from the water. Bryan Walsh has been following oil-spill developments for Time magazine.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

More than 100 days after the Deepwater Horizon exploded, BP says the so-called "static kill" finally has been successful. At the same time, federal officials say three quarters of the oil that's been spilled is now dispersed or removed from the water. Bryan Walsh has been following oil-spill developments for Time magazine.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Darrell Satzman

    Producer

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    Bryan Walsh

    Axios correspondent covering emerging technology and global trends

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