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Title: STOILPOL - Prince William Sound, Alaska, 1989. 12 million gallons of oil spew onto a pristine coastline in the world's worst oil tanker accident. In 1992, retreating Iraqi troops torched 850 Kuwaiti oil wells and opened the sluices, releasing into the Persian Gulf 20 times as much oil as was spilled by the Exxon Valdez. Headline disasters like these are devastating to local environments and economies, but they can be cleaned up. But 800 million gallons of oil slip unnoticed into the oceans ev...
Full Transcript: Prince William Sound, Alaska, 1989. 12 million gallons of oil spew onto a pristine coastline in the world's worst oil tanker accident. In 1992, retreating Iraqi troops torched 850 Kuwaiti oil wells and opened the sluices, releasing into the Persian Gulf 20 times as much oil as was spilled by the Exxon Valdez. Headline disasters like these are devastating to local environments and economies, but they can be cleaned up. But 800 million gallons of oil slip unnoticed into the oceans every year, much from tankers illegally rinsing out their hulls with seawater, but most from leaking land-based waste sites. We consume 57 million barrels of oil a day, making gas, plastics, heating oil. The more we consume, the more we pollute.
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STOILPOL - Prince William Sound, Alaska, 1989. 12 million gallons of oil spew onto a pristine coastline in the world's worst oil tanker accident. In 1992, retreating Iraqi troops torched 850 Kuwaiti oil wells and opened the sluices, releasing into the Persian Gulf 20 times as much oil as was spilled by the Exxon Valdez. Headline disasters like these are devastating to local environments and economies, but they can be cleaned up. But 800 million gallons of oil slip unnoticed into the oceans ev...

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ABC World Reference: 3D Atlas 97 (PC): Narration & FMV Audio (English) Voice

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Description: This interactive multimedia experience, released in 1997, transports users across the globe with its stunning 3D graphics and rich audio narration. The atlas provides detailed information on countries, cultures, and geography, making it an invaluable resource for students and curious minds alike. With full-motion video audio clips in English, the software enhances the learning experience, allowing users to explore various locations through immersive storytelling. As a pioneering title in the educational software genre, it set a benchmark for future atlas programs. Dive into the world of ABC World Reference: 3D Atlas 97 and discover a wealth of knowledge with easy access to sound clips available for listening and download on this page.

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