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Environment & Energy

Rhiannon12866

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3. We can afford to forget - the effects will continue to be felt for years, just like Exxon Valdez

Reply to NNadir (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 17, 2019, 04:37 AM

Apr 2019

And the loved ones of those who were killed won't be forgetting anytime soon, either - not to mention that the photos of the wildlife, the effects on them are discussed in the article, should make anyone feel shocked and saddened. But you're right - how soon we forget.

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Remembering the 9th Anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster [View all] Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 OP

We don't remember; we don't care. NNadir Apr 2019 #1

We can afford to forget - the effects will continue to be felt for years, just like Exxon Valdez Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #3

"Marine Mammals" Dolphins and Whales Cetacea Apr 2019 #2

Ah, of course! And I do remember your postings Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #4

Thank you Cetacea Apr 2019 #5

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