The cost of oil spills

摘要: ABSTRACT The costs of major oil spills vary considerably from one incident to another and frequently defy simple analysis. Cleanup can range about $5 $30,000 per metric ton spilled depending on many factors including the type amount spilled, location response mounted at sea shore. These other are discussed by reference examples marine tankers around world. Many give rise additional claims for alleged damage exploited unexploited natural resources. tens millions dollars. Specific again provided view expressed that resources best regarded as a desire levy penalty polluter rather than provide compensation real caused.