The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, which released over 40 million liters of crude oil into Alaska's pristine waterways, continues to have lasting effects. Decades later, oil still pollutes the

The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, which released over 40 million liters of crude oil into Alaska's pristine waterways, continues to have lasting effects. Decades later, oil still pollutes the shores, and bankrupted fishermen await a $5 billion payout granted in 1994.

After appeals, the payout was reduced to $2.5 billion, and fishermen fear the pro-business US Supreme Court may leave them with nothing. While ExxonMobil claims the area has recovered, locals and scientific evidence dispute this, citing vastly depleted fish stocks. Many plaintiffs have died or lost hope as the legal battle drags on, feeling cheated by Exxon's claims of responsible action.

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On January 1, 2013, Shell's Kulluk drilling platform ran aground on Sitkalidak Island, Alaska, amidst 40 mph winds and 20-foot seas. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew overflew the scene,

On January 1, 2013, Shell's Kulluk drilling platform ran aground on Sitkalidak Island, Alaska, amidst 40 mph winds and 20-foot seas. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew overflew the scene, captured in a U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis.

This incident highlighted ongoing concerns about Arctic drilling. For further insight, read the Ocean Doctor blog post, "Lessons of BP Deepwater Horizon: Unlearned and Now Unleashed in Alaska."

Photographer Daniel Beltra offers insight into his experience documenting the Gulf oil spill and his ongoing motivation to capture our changing environment. His interview on "ICE," uploaded August

Photographer Daniel Beltra offers insight into his experience documenting the Gulf oil spill and his ongoing motivation to capture our changing environment. His interview on "ICE," uploaded August 4, 2010, is available here. Explore more of his work on his website.

Beltra was also shortlisted for the Prix Pictet, the global award in photography and sustainability, for his powerful series, "Spill."

The world's largest industrial energy project is causing extensive environmental devastation in Alberta, Canada. This operation extracts crude oil from bitumen beneath the pristine boreal forest,

The world's largest industrial energy project is causing extensive environmental devastation in Alberta, Canada. This operation extracts crude oil from bitumen beneath the pristine boreal forest, impacting land, water, and air across an area equivalent to Florida or England.

Both industry and government prioritize financial gain over public health and environmental security. This critical assessment was originally uploaded on April 27, 2011.