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“Five years ago, BP’s out-of-control oil well deep in the Gulf of Mexico exploded. Eleven workers were killed on the Deepwater Horizon rig. But it was more than a deadly accident — the blast unleashed the nation’s worst offshore environmental catastrophe.”

Now, from buried oil brought back to the surf to oil-coated tree roots that is killing tress and wildlife, the catastrophe continues though somewhat under the public’s radar.

5 Years After BP Oil Spill, Effects Linger And Recovery Is Slow
NPR

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To make matters worse, “locals say the human death toll could be rising as a result of the chemicals used in the cleanup.”

The Government Accountability Project released a report “that details a long list of symptoms as a result of Deepwater Horizon cleanup, including rashes, respiratory problems, memory loss, and kidney and liver damage.”

From Deepwater to Chernobyl: counting the casualties
Deutsche Welle

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The oil itself isn’t the only problem. A recent study of the chemical used to disperse the oil called “Corexit” is capable of causing major health problems to both humans and marine life.

The study shows that the chemical can cause “structural and functional abnormalities in airway tissue includes dispersant-induced cell detachment, edema, contraction in cell diameter and increased permeability.” Nearly 2 million gallons of the chemical have been dumped into the Gulf.

Study suggests chemical used in BP oil spill cleanup capable of injuring people and wildlife
Washington Post