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3 years ago

How did the oil industry alter Louisiana’s environment?

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sergij07 [2.7K]3 years ago

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Answer:

areas affected, primary effects, and secondary effects

Explanation:

-60,000 barrels of oil leaked daily

-790 km of coastline in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida were contaminated by oil

-600 turtles and 100 dolphins killed

-Killed 11 people and injured 17.

-Contamination of water.

-Caused chemical poisoning.

- such as fishing and places such as beaches

-Bad press for BP

-Fishing is a 2 billion industry in Louisiana

-Oil spill has left 8,000 temporarily unemployed.

-alteration of eco-systems.

-Destruction of natural Beauty Of The Gulf Coast Region.

-BP's share prices fell and oil prices rose affecting world economy

-The US government charged BP for damages of over $20 billion

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