PBS NewsHour

How the BP oil spill hurt Gulf wildlife and livelihoods

Clip: 04/20/2015 | 3m 38s

Five years ago, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 and sending a torrent of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. When it was finally capped, more than 100 million gallons had spilled, resulting in the deaths of thousands of animals. The beaches and waters look clean now, but the disaster caused long-lasting economic and environmental devastation. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 04/20/15

Expired: 05/20/15

Rating: NR

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