Scenarios about 'oil spills'
Oil spills are environmental disasters involving the release of petroleum into oceans, coastal waters, or land, often resulting from accidents involving tankers, pipelines, drilling rigs, or storage facilities. These catastrophes cause extensive ecological damage, devastating wildlife and marine ecosystems while also affecting coastal economies dependent on fishing and tourism. In alternate history scenarios, different regulatory frameworks, technologies, or geopolitical circumstances could significantly alter the frequency and impact of major oil spills throughout history.
What If The Gulf War Oil Spill Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the devastating 1991 Gulf War oil spill—the largest in history—was prevented, potentially saving the Persian Gulf ecosystem and reshaping environmental warfare regulations.