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Business Insider
2 weeks ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
Fortune
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 weeks ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 weeks ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
Fortune
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 weeks ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
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#red-sea
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

Houthi video shows rebels planting bombs on Red Sea tanker

Houthi attacks on shipping threaten global trade and risk environmental disasters in the Red Sea. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Oil tanker poses 'environmental risk' after Red Sea attack DW 08/22/2024

The Sounion tanker poses a significant environmental hazard following an attack, with urgent caution advised for vessels nearby. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

Houthi video shows rebels planting bombs on Red Sea tanker

Houthi attacks on shipping threaten global trade and risk environmental disasters in the Red Sea. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Oil tanker poses 'environmental risk' after Red Sea attack DW 08/22/2024

The Sounion tanker poses a significant environmental hazard following an attack, with urgent caution advised for vessels nearby. [ more ]
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#galveston
www.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing oil to spill

Barge collision in Galveston, Texas causes oil spill, road closure to Pelican Island, with minimal economic impact. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Barge Strikes Bridge in Galveston, Causing Oil Spill

A barge struck a causeway connecting Galveston, Texas, to a small island, leading to oil spill and bridge closure. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing oil to spill

Barge collision in Galveston, Texas causes oil spill, road closure to Pelican Island, with minimal economic impact. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Barge Strikes Bridge in Galveston, Causing Oil Spill

A barge struck a causeway connecting Galveston, Texas, to a small island, leading to oil spill and bridge closure. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
7 months ago
California

Burst pipe at oil refinery spews petroleum mixture onto street

A broken pipe at a Valero refinery in Wilmington caused an oil, gas, and water mixture to spew into the street.
Emergency personnel were able to contain part of the spilled material with sandbags and there is no widespread hazard to the public. [ more ]
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