Reacting to New Peer-Reviewed Study, Audubon Says Total Deaths Likely in Seven Figures
Audubon, which was not involved in the study, released the following statement:
“This is a horrific number – by far the highest ever for an oil spill – and it’s only a piece of the picture. We expect a final death toll in the seven figures, and sadly, that’s not a surprise for a disaster this immense,” said Audubon President and CEO David Yarnold (@david_yarnold). “Meanwhile, BP continues its outrageous scheme to delay and deny justice while earning interest on the funds it owes the Gulf Coast, its people and its birds. The Justice Department must press hard to move this case forward and stop BP’s stalling.”
Audubon’s initial report on the study is here: http://mag.audubon.org/articles/conservation/more-one-million-birds-died-during-deepwater-horizon-disaster
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Source: audubon.org
