Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

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gptkbp:instanceOf region
gptkbp:analyzes multiple investigations by federal agencies
investigation_by_the_Chemical_Safety_Board
investigation_by_the_U.S._Congress
gptkbp:causedBy explosion_on_the_Deepwater_Horizon_drilling_rig
gptkbp:dosageForm approximately 4.9 million barrels
gptkbp:duration 87 days
gptkbp:economicImpact cost to local economies
loss of jobs in affected industries
gptkbp:environmentalImpact devastation of coastal ecosystems
long-term damage to marine habitats
gptkbp:filmography 'Deepwater_Horizon'
'The_Great_Invisible'
gptkbp:governs funding for restoration projects
compensation for businesses
compensation for fishermen
federal aid to affected states
establishment_of_the_National_Commission_on_the_BP_Deepwater_Horizon_Oil_Spill
gptkbp:historicalResearch impact on human health
increased research on oil spill effects
studies on dispersants used in cleanup
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
gptkbp:impact fishing industry
marine life
tourism industry
gptkbp:legacy increased awareness of environmental issues
impact on energy policy
increased focus on renewable energy sources
changes in corporate accountability
influence on public perception of oil companies
gptkbp:legalStatus numerous_lawsuits_against_BP
gptkbp:location Gulf of Mexico
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:occursIn April 20, 2010
gptkbp:publicAccess calls for stricter regulations
widespread outrage
gptkbp:respondsTo involvement of various state agencies
involvement_of_NOAA
involvement_of_the_U.S._Coast_Guard
gptkbp:responsibleFor BP_(British_Petroleum)
gptkbp:resultedIn largest marine oil spill in history
gptkbp:safetyFeatures led to changes in offshore drilling regulations
increased scrutiny of oil drilling practices
gptkbp:uses controlled burns
estimated at $65 billion
manual removal of oil
use of booms
use of chemical dispersants
use of skimmers
gptkbp:wildlife endangered species affected
death of thousands of marine animals
impact on bird populations
impact on sea turtles
long-term effects on fish populations