EDF Calls Today’s BP Ruling of “Gross Negligence” an Historic Win for Gulf Coast Ecosystems
“Today’s ruling of gross negligence is an historic win for the Gulf Coast ecosystems and economies that were damaged by the BP oil spill. Deepwater drilling comes with enormous risks, and it is vital that companies be held responsible for behavior – as in this case – that the Judge ruled to be ‘egregious’ and ‘reckless.’
“This ruling is a key criterion to be used in determining the size of BP’s fine. Under the federal RESTORE Act, 80% of the multi-billion dollar penalties that will result from this case will be used to support restoration of the Gulf. That is how BP will finally ‘make it right.’”
- Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense Fund
One of the world’s leading international nonprofit organizations, Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships. With more than 3 million members and offices in the United States, China, Mexico, Indonesia and the European Union, EDF’s scientists, economists, attorneys and policy experts are working in 28 countries to turn our solutions into action. Connect with us on Twitter @EnvDefenseFund
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