Midnight Ecological Disaster

Exxon Valdez Remembered

One thing is certain – one of the worst man-made ecological disasters in history occurred at 12:04am, March 24, 1989. Thousands of lives were affected by loss of livelihood; marine life was devastated; the environment was catastrophically damaged and Exxon not only suffered a severe blow to its image but the cost of fines paid out exceeded 3.4 billion dollars.

The pathetic images of marine birds blackened by thick crude oil either dead or dying or helplessly immobilized were difficult to view. The polluted shores of such an awesome geographical area provoked disgust and sadness over such a needless tragedy. A far more serious disaster is recorded in vivid detail in the Bible.

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