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We can't yet fully prevent oil spills from causing long-term damage to marine and coastal ecosystems.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Even with improved spill response technology, oil spills can leave lasting ecological damage that persists for years after the initial cleanup appears complete. Preventing spills in the first place remains far more effective than any current cleanup method.

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Citation ID: WS00981 Title: We can't yet fully prevent oil spills from causing long-term damage to marine and coastal ecosystems. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=981