Trinidad and Tobago: Oil Spill Sparks National Emergency

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The international community is fully aware of the drastic situation that Trinidad and Tobago has been experiencing as a consequence of this large oil drill, especially regarding the costs of responding to this incident and the subsequent cleanup. Many countries have already offered support to the dual-island nation and talks are ongoing.

Establishment-critical narrative

It's certain that this oil spill has, unlike hundreds of others off Trinidad and Tobago's coast over the past years, attracted at least some international attention, but it is simply isn't enough. The international community must be ready to substantially support the Caribbean country, and those responsible must be held accountable.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 42% chance that space-based technology will enable effective enforcement of the UN High Seas Treaty to reduce marine pollution and protect marine ecosystems before 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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