Despite the extensive cleanup attempts, less than ten percent of the oil was recovered and a study conducted by NOAA determined that as of early 2007 more than 26 thousand U.S. gallons (22,000 imp gal) of oil remain in the sandy soil of the contaminated shoreline, declining at a rate of less than 4% per year.
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via Exxon Valdez Oil Spill - Wiki
Awesome. And currently we have about 1 of these happening every 4 days. The Gulf will never be clean again in my lifetime.
(via mikeambs)
We follow those who lead not because we want to but because we have to.
My friend in Costa Rica sent me this from a voice message someone left on the answering machine. That’s some amazingly fast Spanish! What is he saying?!
Embrace Life - always wear your seat belt
Absolutely Beautiful. I am amazed.
“Tesla was the electric Jesus”
Hilarious! I wish all history lessons were taught by people about to throw up.
