Deepwater Horizon — The Gulf Oil Disaster
The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: When an Offshore Disaster Spread Across the Gulf
On April 20, 2010, an explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig triggered one of the worst offshore disasters in history. What followed was a massive oil leak deep beneath the Gulf of Mexico, threatening marine wildlife, coastal communities, and fragile ecosystems.
But how did the disaster unfold, why was it so difficult to stop, and what were the lasting consequences for the Gulf Coast?
Listen to the full episode until the end to discover the story behind this environmental catastrophe…
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