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Oil Spill’s Lasting Environmental Cost | Wilmington News
A massive oil spill—equal to nearly an Olympic pool—devastated land and water, killing or injuring over 2,700 animals, including endangered bats, while leaving no human injuries or public water contamination. The culprit, South Bow, now faces a $3 million Kansas settlement for cleanup and restoration, pending judicial approval after public review. Evidence suggests pipeline flaws dating back to 2010, with construction stress and a 2013 re-excavation failing to fix the damaged section. The incident underscores the growing tension between energy infrastructure and environmental protection, as…
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