Oil Spill
Oil spills are just one of many problems associated with our over-use of fossil fuels. A recent oil spill in the Mississippi River is being called “the worst oil spill here in nearly a decade.” The environmental impact of oil spills is incalculable, due to the extreme difficulty in cleaning up after them, and the economic impact from closing the river is considerable. The heightened demand for oil has perhaps lead to shipping companies cutting corners which could lead to accidents, though it is not clear what the cause was of this incident.
