"A clear-eyed look at what really happened on the Deepwater Horizon, and a dissection of the toxic regulatory system that made it possible, Disaster on the Horizon packs a powerful one-two punch---all the more devastating because it's delivered by an industry insider."---Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor in chief of the Huffington Post"Brilliant. A must-read to understand what happened---and why."---Bruce Babbitt, former US secretary of the Interior and governor of Arizona; author of Cities in the Wilderness"Because of Bob Cavnar's extensive experience in the oil and gas drilling business---which includes being the victim of a drilling-related explosion himself---his book brings alive the BP disaster in ways no other account has. Cavnar lets the reader understand how the disaster really happened, and who bears responsibility."---Howard Dean, former DNC Chair and Vermont governor; author of Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform"Cavnar captures all the drama of the disaster with an oilman's expertise. This book not only explains what happened on the well on April 20th, but all the decisions made in the past that led up to that fateful night. In the process, Cavnar hasn't just delivered a riveting story, but a political call to arms."---Mimi Schwartz, executive editor of Texas Monthly and co-author of Power Failure: The Inside Story of the Collapse of Enron"Bob Cavnar...has written the definitive story of the blowout in the Gulf. It is a gripping and deadly tale---one that takes the reader to the rig site, where he makes you feel the blast and heat from the explosion, and gives you an unrivaled look at what actually went on in blowout and in the months that followed it. Lives tragically lost and lessons to be learned. A must-read for everyone concerned about the oil industry, the effectiveness of government regulation, and America's energy future."---Mark White, former governor of TexasDisaster on the Horizon delves into the worst oil well accident in US history, which killed eleven men and led to the current environmental and economic catastrophe on the Gulf Coast. With thirty years in oil and gas operations, insider Bob Cavnar provides a candid, engaging, and chilling look at the industry, its resistance to regulation, and the government concessions that are now putting people and coastlines in jeopardy. He brings the industry's technology and people to life, delivering the untold story of the blowout, response, and decisions made by BP, Transocean, and the US government. Ultimately, Cavnar charts a crucial course for how to avoid these disasters in the future. Read Less