READ: Louisiana Builds Barriers Even as Oil Disperses

Focus Questions:
What are the pros and cons of Louisiana building a chain of sand berms off its coast to block and capture oil?

How and when did BP cap its “runaway well?”

“Some political analysts in Louisiana suggest that abandoning the berm project far short of completion could mar the public’s largely positive perception of Mr. Jindal’s handling of the spill, which raised his profile both locally and nationally.” Explain why some political analysts feel this way.