ASSESSMENTS
U.S.: Hurricane Season and the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
Jun 17, 2010 | 12:32 GMT
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Summary
The 2010 hurricane season has kicked off with the first low-pressure weather system in the Atlantic. While this system does not appear likely to kick up a major storm, this year's season in Hurricane Alley threatens to worsen the ongoing oil leak disaster in the Gulf.
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