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The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: Ecological Devastation on the High Seas

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: Ecological Devastation on the High Seas

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In episode 27 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we examine the devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989, an environmental catastrophe that poured nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska. In just five minutes, we uncover the human errors and corporate negligence that led to the disaster, the immediate and long-lasting ecological devastation, and the impact on local communities and wildlife. Join us as we explore one of the most infamous oil spills in history and its enduring legacy on environmental awareness and regulation.

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