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It is one of the most significant incidents in modern Alaskan history. Its impact and controversy affected not only the local Alaskan area but also reshaped a thriving world industry. The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred 21 years ago on March 24th 1989, after an Exxon oil tanker struck Bligh reef in Prince William Sound. KRUA's Cameron Mackey reports.
This piece originally aired on the KRUA 88.1 FM news program, "The News Feed" on March 26th, 2010.
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It is one of the most significant incidents in modern Alaskan history. Its impact and controversy affected not only the local Alaskan area but also reshaped a thriving world industry. The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred 21 years ago on March 24th 1989, after an Exxon oil tanker struck Bligh reef in Prince William Sound. KRUA's Cameron Mackey reports.
This piece originally aired on the KRUA 88.1 FM news program, "The News Feed" on March 26th, 2010.
