Environment
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 in Prince William Sound, Alaska, was one of the largest man-made environmental disasters in American history, resulting in devastating impacts on wildlife and prompting significant changes in oil industry and environmental policies.
Environment
The Amoco Cadiz oil spill in 1978 off the coast of France led to a massive ecological catastrophe, resulting in legal repercussions and prompting global efforts to improve marine safety and environmental protection.
Environment
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 was one of the largest man-made environmental disasters in history, highlighting the long-term impacts of oil spills on wildlife and ecosystems.
Environment
The grounding of the SS Columbia Eagle in 1960 caused one of the most severe oil spills in US history, leading to significant environmental damage and prompting the creation of the EPA and stricter regulations on oil spills.