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California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

San Diego official demands Gavin Newsom clean up heinous river stench, sewage coming from Tijuana: 'It feels like hell'

Tijuana River pollution causes severe health issues in South Bay, prompting calls for a state of emergency from local officials.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Soy what? 40,000lbs of spilled tofu leads to unforgettable' odor in Missouri town

A truck accident in Missouri spilled 40,000lbs of tofu, creating an unforgettable smell and prompting extensive cleanup efforts.
Miami Marlins
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A Pemex pipeline repair vessel was anchored for over eight days in the area of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

A ship was found over a pipeline with a large oil slick, contradicting the Mexican government's denial of an environmental disaster.
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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

The Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz was attacked, causing environmental risks due to fuel leakage and potential explosions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

The Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz was attacked, causing environmental risks due to fuel leakage and potential explosions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

The Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz was attacked, causing environmental risks due to fuel leakage and potential explosions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Damaged Russian tanker carrying natural gas floats into Libyan waters

The Arctic Metagaz was part of a Russian shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions imposed on the country's oil and gas after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It was struck in a suspected drone attack close to Maltese waters earlier this month, causing a huge hole.
Europe news
World politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US-Israel Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots Blanket City in Smoke

U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran's oil facilities caused massive environmental damage, toxic smoke, and acidic rainfall affecting millions of residents.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump and Maryland Gov. Moore trade barbs over Potomac River sewage spill blame

Officials dispute responsibility after a Potomac sewage spill; FEMA was ordered to assist while DC Water uses bypass pumps to repair the broken pipe.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world's rarest ape

Indonesia revoked 28 company permits and sued six firms for environmental damage after floods and landslides devastated Batang Toru, killing 1,100 people and Tapanuli orangutans.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Mining giant found liable for deadly dam collapse

A London High Court ruled BHP liable for the 2015 Fundao dam collapse in Brazil, finding unsafe increases in the dam's height caused the disaster.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Ten years on from Mariana Dam disaster 620,000 Brazilians await justice in UK court

The Mariana dam collapse killed 19 people, devastated communities, and prompted a £36 billion class action against mining giant BHP for alleged negligence.
Board games
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

All Will Rise, the game empowering players to tackle real-world problems

All Will Rise uses deck-building mechanics to simulate evidence-based verbal argumentation in a legal-environmental conflict, blending investigation, emotional appeals and conversational strategy.
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fromThe Local France
10 months ago

'Environmental catastrophe' - Alarm over loss of mussel beds in northern France

There have been almost no mussels since 2015. Only three small beds offer a glimpse of hope, at Ravenoville, Ouistreham and around Le Tréport.
France politics
fromsfist.com
11 months ago

Ocean-Cleaning Sailboat Kaisei' Sinks in Oakland Estuary at Alameda Dock

Witnesses reported seeing the Kaisei partially submerged and alerted authorities. Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the nearly 400 gallons of diesel on board.
San Francisco
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
11 months ago

Massive pipeline spill seeps toward Colorado's Animas River - High Country News

A significant gasoline spill poses a serious threat to water quality and the environment near the Southern Ute Reservation, raising health concerns.
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