New oil spill dispersant made from ingredients in peanut butter, chocolate, ice cream
Monday, August 20, 2012 - 12:01
in Earth & Climate
With concerns about the possible health and environmental effects of oil dispersants in the Deepwater Horizon disaster still fresh in mind, scientists have developed a new dispersant made from edible ingredients that both breaks up oil slicks and keeps oil from sticking to the feathers of birds.