Exxon

Alternet posted an article by PWS fisherman John Platt, entitled Exxon’s Deadly Legacy Lives on for Fishermen, today.  Nothing new there, just a reminder to those who aren’t aware that the Exxon Valdez spill, in addition to wreaking lasting havoc on a number of ecosystems, destroyed and continues to destroy the economic well being and culture of many families and communities.  Now Exxon is only a nod (from the last line of defense (a bunch of ultra-conservative Supreme Court geriatrics)) away from walking away unscathed.  Will this decision, coming in June, when what was a strong herring run will not have happened and salmon will be starting to run, be the KO shot in the face to Alaska’s people and resources?  Will it take another spill in a few years that decimates Copper River salmon for some accountability to happen?  Alaska’s unrivaled habitats and resources will only remain so if we challenge the industry on PREVENTION so that we don’t even need to consider something as horrific as RESPONSE. 

~ by Matt on March 24, 2008.