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What We Learned from the Oil Spill

As the bottom kill nears completion, Admiral Thad Allen reflects on the lessons and technology developments that came out of the crisis.

Aug 18, 2010

As the bottom kill nears completion, Admiral Thad Allen reflects on the lessons and technololy developments that came out of the crisis.

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