The AP is reporting that the chemical dispersant being used to fight the BP oil spill may have unknown effects on the environment, including sea life.
The chemicals being used are a new concoction that is not completely tested and understood. More than 150,000 gallons have already been dropped on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, with much more planned.
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The lawyers of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz are already working on oil spill lawsuits, having filed one of the first oil leak class actions already.
(Source: http://www.nola.com/news/gulf-oil-spill/index.ssf/2010/05/chemicals_used_to_fight_gulf_o.html)