Talk of Alaska; Review of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Nine Years Later
Description:
In this episode the 1989 oil spill in Cape William Sound, caused when the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground on Bligh Reef is reviewed. The focus is on personal responsibility, the miscalculations that may have led to the spill and how future events of this nature can be prevented. Host Steve Himel discusses how, perhaps, his and other media personalities failure to grasp and report on the state of the oil industry may have led to public complacency on the issue. Rob Schoff, Vice President of Corporate Services for Alyeska Pipeline Services, discusses his role as a lobbyist in 1989 and the corporate culture at the time. John Devons, Mayor of Valdez and head of an oil industry and environmental watchdog organization, discusses regulations and contingency plans. The bickering between Alyeska Pipeline Services and environmentalists, which caused the contingency plan to be two years overdue, is also discussed. Talk of Alaska is a talk show featuring in-depth conversations with in-studio guests about local issues and questions and comments from community members who call in.
