Adam Sarvana writes about environmental and political issues for Natural Resources News Service. He formerly covered military environmental programs and the Environmental Protection Agency for more than two years at Inside Washington Publishers.
DC Bureau is staffed by award-winning journalists dedicated to bringing you in-depth stories covering the Environment and National Security. Help us by donating or by signing up for our newsletter.
Another offshore oil facility caught fire Thursday morning in the Gulf of Mexico, sending 13 workers into the water to be safely rescued. U.S. Coast Guard officials said late Thursday afternoon the fire had been extinguished, there were no signs of an oil sheen and they do not believe there is a leak.
According to a USDA official, consumers routinely misinterpret the "USDA Grade A" shield on egg cartons. All it means is that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had a "grader" at an egg-packing facility who checked the eggs' size and color and made sure the shells weren't cracked.