Oil Spilled and Burned During Gulf War in Kuwait



Oil Spilled and Burned During Gulf War in Kuwait

The Persian Gulf during the Gulf War in Iraq and Kuwait caused a great deal of environmental damage. The oil spills that resulted from this 1991 war have created several dilemmas for those concerned with environmental ethics. This paper will examine the ethical dilemmas posed by the Gulf War oil spills. In addition, it will include a thorough description of the problem as well as a discussion of possible positions that may be taken concerning this problem. This examination will demonstrate that although these ...