The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is the worst environmental disaster in all of U.S. history. It has caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage (at least) and it has permanently altered the Gulf of Mexico for the remainder of our lifetimes. The loss of wildlife and habitats is incalculable. The survival of hundreds of species is now in question. This is a national nightmare that is going to stay with us for decades. It would be incredibly difficult to understate the scope of this tragedy. Let us hope that authorities can find a way to keep this kind of massive oil spill from ever happening again.
