20 Years After Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Alaskan Coastline Remains Contaminated, Residents Still Struggle for Justice

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzales, Riki Ott | Mar. 24, 2009 (Interview)

(Video) Today marks the twentieth anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, one of the worst environmental disasters in history. The Exxon Valdez spilled 11 millions gallons of crude oil into the fishing waters of Prince William Sound. The spill contaminated more than 1,200 miles of Alaska’s shoreline and killed hundreds of thousands of seabirds and marine animals. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Mike LaBonte - Mar 24, 2009 - 11:48 AM PDT
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Edited by: Mike LaBonte - Mar 24, 2009 - 11:48 AM PDT

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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Mar. 24, 2009

The residual effects on the environment and upon finances of fishermen after 20 years are discussed. The bush supreme court decision cutting punitive damages to Exxon is discussed for its effect.

The stories and editorial linked here from the Seattle Times adds info on ecological effects that continue.

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Mike LaBonte
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 by Mike LaBonte - Mar. 24, 2009
Mike posted this story.
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