After the oil spill, the water around the island was toxic to animal and plant life.
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We can therefore conclude that there is a mobilizing effect in the earthquake andoilspilldomains.
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No proindustry group gave more than 44 percent of its testimony in response to a particularoilspill.
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The risks ofoilspillin both areas are increased by sea conditions and the presence of sea ice and icebergs.
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Theoilspillpolluted a river, which had previously been used as a source of fresh water and for fishing.
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In addition, theoilspilldamaged swampland, streams, fishponds and religious shrines.
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These groups account for 64 percent and 80 percent of all testimony in theoilspilland nuclear power domains, respectively.
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In theoilspilldomain, only representatives of particular oil companies were more likely than the mean witness to discuss particular events.
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Recovery of tropical mangrove forests following a majoroilspill: a study of recruitment, growth, and the benefits of planting.
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At the same time, pro-change groups mention a particularoilspillat over twice the rate of their industry counterparts.
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Theoilspilland nuclear policy communities also share some surface similarities.
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In theoilspilland earthquake domains, a disproportionate amount of pro-change testimony is offered when a particular event is mentioned by witnesses, suggesting event-related mobilization.
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It has highlighted a lack of safety standards and an inadequacy in the action taken in the wake of theoilspill.
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The use of dispersants depends upon the circumstances of the area threatened by anoilspill, and the prevailing conditions at the time.
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A majoroilspillmay be the final straw.
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Theoilspillis a tragedy which could have been avoided.
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