Review of make up spill::How to Clean up Antifreeze Spill?
Review of make up spill::How to Clean up Antifreeze Spill?
COMMENTARY | One year ago, 11 lives were tragically taken and 4.9 million barrels of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico, causing irreparable damage to our ecosystem. It affected the lives of people all over the nation, including the families of the fallen, fishermen and tourists. I currently reside in Florida and witnessed the damage to Florida's renowned white beaches. Sea life was gravely affected from the spill and may never fully recover. According to an article published on CBS News, the spill posed a significant threat to more than 400 different species of wildlife, which included approximately 34,000 birds. It is assessed that the number of deaths relating to wildlife species may be up to 50 times greater than what was initially reported. Local seafood markets are just now getting back on their feet but were deeply affected financially and emotionally from the spill. The government shut down 46,000 square miles of the Gulf for fishing during the spill, making it impossible for many fishermen to get out and continue making a living. Even after so many efforts to help clean up what the spill did, the beaches may never be the same, causing tourists to become reluctant to visit those parts of the country that were affected. The lack of tourists has caused small businesses to shut down and has put others in deep financial holes. Some are still awaiting some sort of assistance. A report published by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility states that more than 857,000 claims for financial losses related to the oil spill for more than 500,000 individuals and businesses have been sent. 300,000 of those claims have been approved, paying more than $3.8 billion in Emergency Payments, Quick Payments, etc. There have been no laws put into place by the government to put safer restrictions on oil drilling or measures to help preserve the environment following this tragic event. In fact, we continue to push for off shore drilling. BP was once considered the "greenest" of all oil companies, but that reputation has definitely gone down the drain. I do commend them for admitting their mistakes and doing what they can to prevent future occurrences and provide some sort of compensation, but in no way does it make up for what happened. There are still plenty of people who were affected by this event who have yet to see any major changes; for those people, I hope that day comes sooner than later. This was an eye-opening event not just for the United States but for the world, and it's time we stop ignoring what's right in front of us. Throughout the spill and even today, I have felt deep sorrow for all those affected, including our environment. I do believe that measures need to be implemented in order to prevent catastrophic events such as this and do a better job of preserving our natural resources. I will continue to have a voice and support all those who are hopefully now more cognizant of what we are doing to the earth. This event will no doubt go down in history as one of the most damaging contributions our nation has made to the environment. I hope we continue to fight for the lives that were lost, human and animal, and become more responsible when it comes to environmental safety. Sources: "Gulf Oil Spill, By the Numbers" http://www.cbsnews.com Jennifer Viegas, "Whale, Dolphin Deaths in Gulf Spill Underestimated" http://news.discovery.com gulfcoastclaimsfacility.com |
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