An ecological disaster resulting from an oil leak from damaged tankers has spurred a massive cleanup operation in Crimea.
Video. Oil spill ravages Black Sea shores, causing major environmental crisis
Thousands of tonnes of mazut spilled into the Black Sea due to Russian tankers' grounding, creating an environmental crisis and complicating recovery efforts.
A severe oil spill shows the dangers of Russia's dark fleet
The incident with Russian tankers highlights environmental risks tied to the aging dark fleet supporting Russia's oil trade amidst sanctions.
70,000 gallons of crude oil were spilled in Wisconsin. Here's what caused it
70,000 gallons of oil spilled in Wisconsin due to a faulty connection in an Enbridge pipeline, raising environmental concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
Nearly 10 years after California oil spill, plan to reactivate pipeline sparks anger
The aging oil pipeline poses significant risks, with fears mounting over potential catastrophic spills as plans for restarting extraction are underway.
Video. Efforts to Contain Oil Spill from Grounded Tanker Advance with Technical Barrier Completion
A technical structure has been built around the Volganeft-239 to contain the oil spill and aid in cleanup efforts.
An ecological disaster resulting from an oil leak from damaged tankers has spurred a massive cleanup operation in Crimea.
Video. Oil spill ravages Black Sea shores, causing major environmental crisis
Thousands of tonnes of mazut spilled into the Black Sea due to Russian tankers' grounding, creating an environmental crisis and complicating recovery efforts.
A severe oil spill shows the dangers of Russia's dark fleet
The incident with Russian tankers highlights environmental risks tied to the aging dark fleet supporting Russia's oil trade amidst sanctions.
70,000 gallons of crude oil were spilled in Wisconsin. Here's what caused it
70,000 gallons of oil spilled in Wisconsin due to a faulty connection in an Enbridge pipeline, raising environmental concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
Nearly 10 years after California oil spill, plan to reactivate pipeline sparks anger
The aging oil pipeline poses significant risks, with fears mounting over potential catastrophic spills as plans for restarting extraction are underway.
Video. Efforts to Contain Oil Spill from Grounded Tanker Advance with Technical Barrier Completion
A technical structure has been built around the Volganeft-239 to contain the oil spill and aid in cleanup efforts.
Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea
The clean-up of oil spills in the Black Sea is severely inadequate, lacking proper equipment and resources to address the ecological disaster.
Two Russian tankers sink in Black Sea spilling 4,300 tonnes of oil
Two Russian tankers sank in the Black Sea, causing ecological disaster risks amid accusations of Russian negligence regarding the safety of aging vessels.
Russia warns of severe environmental damage from huge Black Sea oil spill
Russia faces an ecological disaster from an oil spill in the Black Sea, prompting a state of emergency and criticism over clean-up efforts.
Krasnodar governor declares region wide emergency to contain oil spill
Oil pollution in Krasnodar region prompts state of emergency response after tanker collision in the Black Sea.
Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea
The clean-up of oil spills in the Black Sea is severely inadequate, lacking proper equipment and resources to address the ecological disaster.
Two Russian tankers sink in Black Sea spilling 4,300 tonnes of oil
Two Russian tankers sank in the Black Sea, causing ecological disaster risks amid accusations of Russian negligence regarding the safety of aging vessels.
Russia warns of severe environmental damage from huge Black Sea oil spill
Russia faces an ecological disaster from an oil spill in the Black Sea, prompting a state of emergency and criticism over clean-up efforts.
Krasnodar governor declares region wide emergency to contain oil spill
Oil pollution in Krasnodar region prompts state of emergency response after tanker collision in the Black Sea.
Preventing environmental damage from oil spills DW 07/25/2024
Authorities are working to contain an oil spill from a capsized tanker to prevent an environmental disaster.
Efficient cleanup of oil spills depends on factors like oil type, amount, location, and quick response before dispersal.
One method to control oil spills is using booms as barriers to prevent spread, skimmer machines to suction oil, and reusing processed oil.
Salvagers abandon burning oil tanker, spill could be 'four times the size of exxon valdez
The ongoing situation with the burning oil tanker Sounion poses significant environmental risks, particularly a potential major oil spill in the Red Sea.
The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means
Wartime environmental crises, like the recent fuel spill in Crimea, highlight the amplified risks due to inadequate oversight and response.
Houthi operatives placed explosives on a tanker and detonated them, risking a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea
The Houthis' actions risk a catastrophic oil spill and threaten maritime safety and ecological stability.
Oil sheen confirmed off Huntington Beach; Coast Guard investigating
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a potential oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach in Orange County.
Local officials, including Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner and Supervisor Katrina Foley, are actively engaged in addressing the situation.
Preventing environmental damage from oil spills DW 07/25/2024
Authorities are working to contain an oil spill from a capsized tanker to prevent an environmental disaster.
Efficient cleanup of oil spills depends on factors like oil type, amount, location, and quick response before dispersal.
One method to control oil spills is using booms as barriers to prevent spread, skimmer machines to suction oil, and reusing processed oil.
Salvagers abandon burning oil tanker, spill could be 'four times the size of exxon valdez
The ongoing situation with the burning oil tanker Sounion poses significant environmental risks, particularly a potential major oil spill in the Red Sea.
The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means
Wartime environmental crises, like the recent fuel spill in Crimea, highlight the amplified risks due to inadequate oversight and response.
Houthi operatives placed explosives on a tanker and detonated them, risking a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea
The Houthis' actions risk a catastrophic oil spill and threaten maritime safety and ecological stability.
Oil sheen confirmed off Huntington Beach; Coast Guard investigating
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a potential oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach in Orange County.
Local officials, including Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner and Supervisor Katrina Foley, are actively engaged in addressing the situation.