7. The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (2010)
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill unleashed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, causing catastrophic damage to marine life and coastal communities. The disaster became a global wake-up call, prompting sweeping reforms in offshore drilling regulations and heightened demands for corporate responsibility. Its environmental toll continues to inform international energy policy and risk management strategies. Find out more from NOAA.
