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Facing South reports. A nugget:
Residents worried that, rather than easing the ecological impact, the chemicals would in fact make the disaster worse by spreading the oil throughout the water column. They were also concerned about the toxicity of the dispersants, which are themselves petroleum-based.
As it turns out, science is justifying their fears.
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