Author: Angela Day
Publisher: Washington State University Press
ISBN: 9780874223187
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Minutes before supertanker "Exxon Valdez" ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a geyser of crude oil darkened the pristine waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, the ship's lookout burst through the chart room door. "That light, sir, it's still on the starboard side. It should be to port, sir." Her frantic words were merely the last in a litany of futile warnings. "Red Light to Starboard" documents an event that stunned the world-- recounting how futile warnings, regional and national history, as well as failed governmental and public policy decisions led to disastrous environmental consequences for a spectacular, fragile ecosystem. Valdez native Bobby Day's intimate story lends a local fisherman's perspective and conveys the damage suffered by individuals, communities, and the fishing industry.
Red Light to Starboard
Author: Angela Day
Publisher: Washington State University Press
ISBN: 9780874223187
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Minutes before supertanker "Exxon Valdez" ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a geyser of crude oil darkened the pristine waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, the ship's lookout burst through the chart room door. "That light, sir, it's still on the starboard side. It should be to port, sir." Her frantic words were merely the last in a litany of futile warnings. "Red Light to Starboard" documents an event that stunned the world-- recounting how futile warnings, regional and national history, as well as failed governmental and public policy decisions led to disastrous environmental consequences for a spectacular, fragile ecosystem. Valdez native Bobby Day's intimate story lends a local fisherman's perspective and conveys the damage suffered by individuals, communities, and the fishing industry.
Publisher: Washington State University Press
ISBN: 9780874223187
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Minutes before supertanker "Exxon Valdez" ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a geyser of crude oil darkened the pristine waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, the ship's lookout burst through the chart room door. "That light, sir, it's still on the starboard side. It should be to port, sir." Her frantic words were merely the last in a litany of futile warnings. "Red Light to Starboard" documents an event that stunned the world-- recounting how futile warnings, regional and national history, as well as failed governmental and public policy decisions led to disastrous environmental consequences for a spectacular, fragile ecosystem. Valdez native Bobby Day's intimate story lends a local fisherman's perspective and conveys the damage suffered by individuals, communities, and the fishing industry.
Red Light to Starboard
Author: Angela M. Day
Publisher: Washington State University Press
ISBN: 087422358X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Minutes before supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a geyser of crude oil darkened Prince William Sound’s pristine waters, the ship’s lookout burst through the chart room door. “That light, sir, it’s still on the starboard side. It should be to port, sir.” Her frantic words were merely the last in a litany of futile warnings. The parade of ultimately unkept promises began the next day. President Frank Iarossi pronounced that the Exxon Shipping Company had “assumed full financial responsibility.” Alaska Governor Steve Cowper spoke at the Valdez Civic Center. “We don’t want anybody to think that they have to hire a lawyer and go into federal court and sue the largest corporation in America.” Valdez native Bobby Day flew over the spill and knew his livelihood was in jeopardy. He struggled with betrayal and guilt, and later, tensions within a divided community. His story lends a local perspective and conveys the damage to individuals and the fishing industry. Lengthy investigations revealed cover ups, reckless management, numerous safety violations, and a broken regulatory process. Lawmakers aligned with businesses, and fishermen spent nearly twenty years in litigation. Despite a massive cleanup effort, oil remains on beaches and continues to impact marine life. Angela Day documents a story that stunned the world, recounts regional and national history, and explains how oil titans came to be entrusted with a spectacular, fragile ecosystem. It discusses environmental consequences, failed governmental and public policy decisions, and changes that offer hope for the future. Red Light to Starboard won the Western Writers of America’s 2015 Spur Award for Best Western Contemporary Nonfiction, two IndieFab Awards from ForeWord Magazine, and was named a 2015 American Library Association Outstanding University Press Title.
Publisher: Washington State University Press
ISBN: 087422358X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Minutes before supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a geyser of crude oil darkened Prince William Sound’s pristine waters, the ship’s lookout burst through the chart room door. “That light, sir, it’s still on the starboard side. It should be to port, sir.” Her frantic words were merely the last in a litany of futile warnings. The parade of ultimately unkept promises began the next day. President Frank Iarossi pronounced that the Exxon Shipping Company had “assumed full financial responsibility.” Alaska Governor Steve Cowper spoke at the Valdez Civic Center. “We don’t want anybody to think that they have to hire a lawyer and go into federal court and sue the largest corporation in America.” Valdez native Bobby Day flew over the spill and knew his livelihood was in jeopardy. He struggled with betrayal and guilt, and later, tensions within a divided community. His story lends a local perspective and conveys the damage to individuals and the fishing industry. Lengthy investigations revealed cover ups, reckless management, numerous safety violations, and a broken regulatory process. Lawmakers aligned with businesses, and fishermen spent nearly twenty years in litigation. Despite a massive cleanup effort, oil remains on beaches and continues to impact marine life. Angela Day documents a story that stunned the world, recounts regional and national history, and explains how oil titans came to be entrusted with a spectacular, fragile ecosystem. It discusses environmental consequences, failed governmental and public policy decisions, and changes that offer hope for the future. Red Light to Starboard won the Western Writers of America’s 2015 Spur Award for Best Western Contemporary Nonfiction, two IndieFab Awards from ForeWord Magazine, and was named a 2015 American Library Association Outstanding University Press Title.
Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York
Author: New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1134
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Languages : en
Pages : 1134
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Pilot Rules for the Great Lakes and Their Connecting and Tributary Waters
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Category : Great Lakes (North America)
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Category : Great Lakes (North America)
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Regulation lights for steamers ... and the rule of the road at sea
Author: William Chapman (capt.)
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 78
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 78
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The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
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Category : Administrative law
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
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Category : Administrative law
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
List of Beacons, Buoys and Day-marks in the Sixth Light-House District Embracing the Seacoasts, Harbors, Sounds, and Rivers, from New River Inlet, North Carolina, Southward Along the Coast to Jupiter Inlet, Florida
Author:
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Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
List of Beacons, Buoys, Towers, and Other Day-marks in the Sixth Light-House District Embracing the Sea-coasts, Harbors, Sounds, and Rivers from New River Inlet, North Carolina, Southward Along the Coast to Just North of Jupiter Inlet, Florida, and Including the Indian River
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Languages : en
Pages : 40
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The Law Times Reports
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 976
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 976
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Light List
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Category : Aids to navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 366
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Category : Aids to navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 366
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