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How bad was the 2010 oil spill?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

It is the 5th largest oil spill in history and the 2nd largest if you don't include the oil spills during the Gulf War in Kuwait. But so far it is still about 1% as bad on wildlife as poaching in the Gulf of Mexico. In short, it's pretty monumental as far as how bad an oil company can be, but mild in terms of overall environmental impact. In the short run it is also having a major impact on local fishing, causing businesses to fold. In contrast Exxon Valdez doesn't even make the top 20.

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15y ago

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