Deepwater Horizon oil spill (2010)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:oil_and_gas_industry
gptkbp:affects coastal erosion
gptkbp:caused_by explosion
gptkbp:community_health concerns over air quality
gptkbp:community_impact impacted local communities
gptkbp:consequences gptkb:Oil_Pollution_Act_of_1990
lawsuits against BP
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced art and literature
gptkbp:date April 20, 2010
gptkbp:dispersants_used chemical dispersants applied
gptkbp:documentary documentaries produced about the spill
gptkbp:duration 87 days
gptkbp:economic_impact fishing industry
billions in economic losses
gptkbp:economic_policy influenced public policy on drilling
gptkbp:environmental_impact long-lasting environmental damage
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives over $60 billion
involved thousands of workers
gptkbp:fishing_regulations temporary fishing bans implemented
gptkbp:government_response gptkb:Deepwater_Horizon_Oil_Spill_and_Offshore_Drilling_Commission
Coast Guard and private contractors
difficulties in cleanup
gptkbp:health_issues health risks for cleanup workers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Deepwater Horizon oil spill (2010)
gptkbp:international_response global attention to oil spills
gptkbp:investigates gptkb:National_Commission_on_the_BP_Deepwater_Horizon_Oil_Spill
investigations into BP's practices
gptkbp:legal_settlements settlements reached with affected parties
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gulf_of_Mexico
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:dolphins
gptkb:marine_mammals
marine life
sea turtles
crustaceans
fish populations
gptkbp:oil_containment booms used for containment
gptkbp:oil_released approximately 4.9 million barrels
gptkbp:oil_spill_preparedness improved oil spill preparedness
gptkbp:oil_spill_response gptkb:National_Response_Team
gptkbp:oil_spill_technology advancements in spill response technology
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of oil drilling risks
gptkbp:public_reaction significant public outcry
gptkbp:research studies on oil spill impacts
gptkbp:responsible_company gptkb:BP
gptkbp:restoration efforts for environmental restoration
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:disaster_response
gptkbp:safety_measures led to changes in safety regulations
gptkbp:spillway_type estimated at 3.19 million barrels
gptkbp:tourism_impact Gulf Coast tourism
gptkbp:wildlife killed thousands of birds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BP_plc
gptkb:BP
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5