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Oil Spills From US-Israeli War On Iran Are So Large They're Visible From Space
The spilt oil has the potential to affect the lives and livelihoods of people along the Gulf coastlines, as well as the area’s abundant marine life.
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Chinese Mining Company Accused Covering Up Major Toxic Spill In Zambia
A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions rely on with cyanide and arsenic.
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Liberian Shipwreck Containers Wash Ashore Kerala Coast Amid Oil Spill Crisis
Containers from a Liberian cargo ship that sank off the Kerala coast have started washing ashore, while the oil spill spreading from the vessel has prompted authorities to issue a high alert along the state's coastline, officials said on Monday.
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Russian Region Declares Emergency As Black Sea Oil Spill Fallout Widens
Authorities in Russia's southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying that oil was still washing up on the coastline 10 days after two ageing tankers ran into trouble.
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Oil Spills Into Kerch Strait As Russian Tanker Splits Apart In Storm, 1 dead
A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart during a heavy storm on Sunday, spilling oil into the Kerch Strait, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said.
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Philippine Tanker Carrying 1.4 Million Litres Of Oil Capsizes In Manila Bay
A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off Manila on Thursday, authorities said, as they raced against time to contain the spill.
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No More Oil Spills! Learn How To Pour Oil Perfectly From A Packet With This Viral Hack
Recently, we came across a viral hack that shows how to perform this tricky task with utmost ease. Once you try it out, you'll surely become a pro at pouring oil.
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Up To 2,000 Gallons Oil May Spill Into Gulf Of Mexico As Barge Hits US Bridge
Up to 2,000 gallons of oil may have spilt into the Gulf of Mexico after a bunker barge struck a bridge in the island city of Galveston, eastern Texas, the US Coast Guard estimated.
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Before And After Satellite Images Show Extent Of Oil Spill In Caribbean Sea
The images show the partially submerged vessel and the oil slick (black) which now extends many miles in the Caribbean Sea to the west of the island.
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MK Stalin Announces Compensation For Families Hit By Chennai Oil Spill
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday ordered cash assistance ranging between Rs 7,500 and Rs 12,500 to 9,001 families affected by the oil spill in north Chennai areas.
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Oil Spill Trapped Inside Chennai's Creek Area: Coast Guard
In the matter of oil spillage, the Coast Guard on Sunday said the oil spill is trapped inside the Ennore creek area in Chennai and there is 'nil' egress.
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First Phase Of Chennai Oil Spill Cleanup To Be Over In 4-5 Days: Minister
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said that the first phase of cleanup of the recent oil spill in Chennai will be over in 4-5 days. After he surveyed the site on Friday, the minister said the cleanup will be a long process.
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Chennai Refinery's Assurance After Green Court's Warning Over Oil Spill
The National Green Tribunal has expressed its disappointment with the mitigation efforts by the oil refinery responsiblefor the recent oil spill in Chennai.
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Chennai Oil Spill Crosses 20 Sqkm Into Sea, Efforts On To Contain Leak
The oil spill in Chennai that originated from the refinery of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has now crossed at least 20 square kilometre into the sea, said the coast guard.
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After Cyclone Michaung Disaster, Blame Game Erupts Over Chennai Oil Spill
Days after an oil spill in northern pockets of Chennai - a city limping back to normalcy after flooding due to Cyclone Michaung - the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited have begun a blame game.
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Oil Spills From US-Israeli War On Iran Are So Large They're Visible From Space
The spilt oil has the potential to affect the lives and livelihoods of people along the Gulf coastlines, as well as the area’s abundant marine life.
-
Chinese Mining Company Accused Covering Up Major Toxic Spill In Zambia
A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions rely on with cyanide and arsenic.
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Liberian Shipwreck Containers Wash Ashore Kerala Coast Amid Oil Spill Crisis
Containers from a Liberian cargo ship that sank off the Kerala coast have started washing ashore, while the oil spill spreading from the vessel has prompted authorities to issue a high alert along the state's coastline, officials said on Monday.
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Russian Region Declares Emergency As Black Sea Oil Spill Fallout Widens
Authorities in Russia's southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying that oil was still washing up on the coastline 10 days after two ageing tankers ran into trouble.
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Oil Spills Into Kerch Strait As Russian Tanker Splits Apart In Storm, 1 dead
A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart during a heavy storm on Sunday, spilling oil into the Kerch Strait, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said.
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Philippine Tanker Carrying 1.4 Million Litres Of Oil Capsizes In Manila Bay
A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank off Manila on Thursday, authorities said, as they raced against time to contain the spill.
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No More Oil Spills! Learn How To Pour Oil Perfectly From A Packet With This Viral Hack
Recently, we came across a viral hack that shows how to perform this tricky task with utmost ease. Once you try it out, you'll surely become a pro at pouring oil.
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Up To 2,000 Gallons Oil May Spill Into Gulf Of Mexico As Barge Hits US Bridge
Up to 2,000 gallons of oil may have spilt into the Gulf of Mexico after a bunker barge struck a bridge in the island city of Galveston, eastern Texas, the US Coast Guard estimated.
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Before And After Satellite Images Show Extent Of Oil Spill In Caribbean Sea
The images show the partially submerged vessel and the oil slick (black) which now extends many miles in the Caribbean Sea to the west of the island.
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MK Stalin Announces Compensation For Families Hit By Chennai Oil Spill
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday ordered cash assistance ranging between Rs 7,500 and Rs 12,500 to 9,001 families affected by the oil spill in north Chennai areas.
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Oil Spill Trapped Inside Chennai's Creek Area: Coast Guard
In the matter of oil spillage, the Coast Guard on Sunday said the oil spill is trapped inside the Ennore creek area in Chennai and there is 'nil' egress.
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First Phase Of Chennai Oil Spill Cleanup To Be Over In 4-5 Days: Minister
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said that the first phase of cleanup of the recent oil spill in Chennai will be over in 4-5 days. After he surveyed the site on Friday, the minister said the cleanup will be a long process.
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Chennai Refinery's Assurance After Green Court's Warning Over Oil Spill
The National Green Tribunal has expressed its disappointment with the mitigation efforts by the oil refinery responsiblefor the recent oil spill in Chennai.
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Chennai Oil Spill Crosses 20 Sqkm Into Sea, Efforts On To Contain Leak
The oil spill in Chennai that originated from the refinery of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has now crossed at least 20 square kilometre into the sea, said the coast guard.
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After Cyclone Michaung Disaster, Blame Game Erupts Over Chennai Oil Spill
Days after an oil spill in northern pockets of Chennai - a city limping back to normalcy after flooding due to Cyclone Michaung - the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited have begun a blame game.
