On the recordMay 10, 2010
Is that argument to be made that the dispersants have more of a cosmetic effect by making it no longer visible on the surface than an actual benefit environmentally in the long run?
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Questions the environmental effectiveness of dispersants versus their cosmetic benefits.
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