Brooke Martin+FollowHow a Missed Signal Cost $30M in OilImagine leaving your kitchen tap running all night—except it's an oil pipeline in the Gulf, and it took 13 hours to notice. That's what happened last November when Third Coast's team missed warning signs and didn't shut things down, spilling over a million gallons. The kicker? Industry folks already knew hurricanes could mess with these pipes. Lesson: When your tech throws a red flag, don’t ignore it—quick action can save big bucks (and the planet). #MoneyLifehacks #OilSpill #BusinessBlunders #Business #Industry40Share
Jerry Clark+FollowOld Oil Well, New Headache: What Happened?Did you hear about the old oil well in Louisiana that suddenly started leaking? It had been sitting quiet for years, but last week, it spilled enough oil to fill a small swimming pool! Crews scrambled to clean it up, but some birds and even an alligator got oiled. The real takeaway? Just because something’s out of sight doesn’t mean it’s out of mind—especially when it comes to old energy sites. Maybe it’s time to check what’s lurking in our own backyards! #OilSpill #EcoNews #MoneyLifehacks #Business51Share
Brooke Martin+FollowOil Spill Drama: Why Your Gas Prices Might SpikeSo, Ecuador just had a massive oil spill after a landslide wrecked their main pipeline. The state oil company basically said, 'Sorry, we can’t deliver,' leaving big buyers like Shell hanging. For us, this could mean pricier gas and more pollution in the news. Locals tried to stop the spill with makeshift barriers, but it didn’t work. Just another reminder that our energy habits have real-world messes—maybe time to look at cleaner options? #OilSpill #GasPrices #EcoNews #CleanEnergy #MoneyHacks #Business60Share
