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Updated 06/01/2010 01:12 PM

CAMM: Summer camp teaches lessons on oil spill

By: Hardy Meredith

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The massive British Petroleum oil spill has become the worst in United States history.

While the oil spill continues to affect those living on or near the Gulf Coast, some are using the disaster as a learning opportunity.

News 8 producer Hardy Meredith talks to and instructor from Mad Science of Austin to find out how the program's summer camps are teaching students about the effects of oil and how several dispersion methods work when it comes to cleaning up the oil.

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