Wednesday, June 25, 2008

In Which We Destroy the Planet with Impunity

The Supreme Court, in a 5-3 ruling, reduces the punitive damages award to people dependent on Prince William Sound for their livelihoods, from $2.5 billion to $507.5 million:

Supreme Court Slashes Punitive Award in Exxon Valdez Oil Spill by 80%
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/06/25/9879/

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