gulf of mexico oil spill presentation social studies – current events
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Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill PresentationSocial Studies – Current Events
What happened?
•The Deepwater Horizon oil platform caught fire and exploded April 30, 2010
•Millions of gallons of crude oil began spilling into the Gulf of Mexico
Oil S
pills
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ect W
ildlife
Animals can die as a result of oil spills.
For more information:
Ranger Rick
Oil Spill Pictures
How can we help?
•http://nwf.org/Oil-Spill/How-Families-Can-Help.aspx
•Volunteer to help clean gulf coastlines•Donate hair at your salon or pet groomer
to be used in booms•Write letters to legislature about oil
policies