Synopsis

## The Gulf Spill: A Trail of Negligence For years, BP cultivated an image of shrewd deal-making and effective marketing, often at the expense of safety. Critics labeled the company a "serial environmental criminal," citing a history marred by deadly accidents, devastating spills, and a litany of safety violations. Many now question whether these prior incidents should have prompted stronger intervention from federal regulators. Could the Deepwater Horizon disaster have been averted? This