actor Kevin Costner (55) tried to combat the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. With a machine financed by Costner to sea water from crude oil to be liberated. For several years, Kevin Costner is committed to environmental protection. After the Exxon Valdez oil spill in the late eighties he started together with his brother Dan, to invest in the company "Ocean Therapy Solutions. Even now he wants to help contain the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Kevin Costner supports environmental protection projects
The company "Ocean Therapy Solutions was able to develop with the capital of the U.S. stars in recent years, a centrifuge to separate the sea water and crude oil can. Overall, six of the devices, which costs 24 million dollars (19 million euros), as soon as possible floating of the oil fields brought on the Gulf of Mexico, where they will help to rid the water of oil. Per day, four of the largest machine clean about 300,000 liters of water.
Kevin Costner's commitment is exemplary
The environmental drama is far from under control. Still, every day, several tonnes of oil flow in the ecosystem, which is why it is important to act quickly. Costner at a press conference about his support: "I am very happy that this day has finally come, it is indeed sad that this disaster happened, but just that our machines have been developed.." It is still uncertain whether this is sufficient to eliminate the pollution, But Costner's involvement is definitely praiseworthy.
Source: Gala.de
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