The effects of local environmental hazards such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill have
A) little effect on stress levels of local residents.
B) created greater stress in those who hear about the event than in those who actually experience it.
C) lasting, long-term negative effects on those who experience it.
D) intense short-term but no long-term negative effects on local residents.

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The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill had lasting, long-term negative effects on those who experienced it, impacting local communities, economies, and ecosystems, which in turn affected the mental and physical health of the residents.

The Effects of Local Environmental Hazards Such as the 2010