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In oil-producing regions, even minor hurricanes cause major environmental damage

By Sue Sturgis

August 21, 2013 - A new report documents the extensive pollution released in Louisiana last year during Hurricane Isaac, a relatively mild Category 1 storm. It serves as a warning for storm-vulnerable states like Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina now considering opening up their coasts to energy exploration.

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In oil-producing regions, even minor hurricanes cause major environmental damage

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