#environmental-disaster
#environmental-disaster

Preventable Disaster, in This Week's Open Thread

The Exxon Valdez oil spill is one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history, affecting thousands of wildlife and coastal miles.

fromWashington Post

Miscellaneous

As Russian oil spill fouls beaches, locals fume over official response

A catastrophic oil spill in Russia's Black Sea poses severe ecological risks, with extensive cleanup efforts being hampered by a lack of official response.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

A Storm, a Spill and a Disaster for the Black Sea's Beaches

A massive oil spill from two damaged tankers along Russia's Black Sea coast has led to a complex environmental disaster.

Europe news

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.

fromBusiness Insider

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

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.

London politics

2 months ago

Investigation launched after 4,000 litre Croydon oil spill causes untold damage'

A diesel spill from a bus depot tank polluted the River Wandle, severely impacting wildlife and prompting an immediate response from authorities.

Environment

fromSlate Magazine

Preventable Disaster, in This Week's Open Thread

The Exxon Valdez oil spill is one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history, affecting thousands of wildlife and coastal miles.

fromWashington Post

Miscellaneous

As Russian oil spill fouls beaches, locals fume over official response

A catastrophic oil spill in Russia's Black Sea poses severe ecological risks, with extensive cleanup efforts being hampered by a lack of official response.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

A Storm, a Spill and a Disaster for the Black Sea's Beaches

A massive oil spill from two damaged tankers along Russia's Black Sea coast has led to a complex environmental disaster.

Europe news

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.

fromBusiness Insider

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#oil-spill

Everyday cooking

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Today in History: March 24, Exxon Valdez crashes in Alaska, creates massive oil spill

March 24 has seen significant historical events, including environmental disasters, scientific discoveries, and military actions.

#flooding

UK news

Australia live news: flood evacuation warnings in NSW and Queensland as waters rise after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred deluge

Severe flooding is impacting NSW and Queensland, isolating residents and prompting emergency precautions.

8 months ago

OMG science

Greece tourist port flooded with hundreds of thousands of dead fish

The flooding last year caused a significant environmental issue in Volos, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dead fish flooding the port.

UK news

Australia live news: flood evacuation warnings in NSW and Queensland as waters rise after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred deluge

Severe flooding is impacting NSW and Queensland, isolating residents and prompting emergency precautions.

8 months ago

OMG science

Greece tourist port flooded with hundreds of thousands of dead fish

The flooding last year caused a significant environmental issue in Volos, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dead fish flooding the port.

more#flooding

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

2 months ago

River Wandle oil spill has 'undone decades of work' to return wildlife to London river, MP warns

An oil spill in south London threatens decades of environmental restoration of the rare chalk stream, the Wandle.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

2 months ago

Wildlife hit as River Wandle polluted by diesel

A significant diesel spill on the River Wandle is causing severe ecological damage, prompting immediate multi-agency cleanup efforts.

fromwww.thelocal.com

OMG science

Mayotte faces environmental and biodiversity crisis after cyclone

Cyclone Chido caused severe environmental destruction in Mayotte, uprooting trees, exposing slums, and threatening marine biodiversity.

fromThe New Yorker

Writing

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

The 2008 Kingston coal ash disaster had devastating health effects on cleanup workers misled about safety precautions.

Roger Penrose's work transcends mathematical challenges, aiming to reveal underlying geometric truths in our reality.

#bhp

Miscellaneous

BHP to face 620,000 claimants in Mariana dam collapse trial in London

The mother of a drowned boy is part of the largest group claim in English legal history against a mining company for a devastating dam disaster.

Miscellaneous

Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London

Brazil's worst environmental disaster victims seek $47 billion in compensation from BHP, emphasizing corporate accountability nine years post-incident.

Miscellaneous

BHP to face 620,000 claimants in Mariana dam collapse trial in London

The mother of a drowned boy is part of the largest group claim in English legal history against a mining company for a devastating dam disaster.

Miscellaneous

Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London

Brazil's worst environmental disaster victims seek $47 billion in compensation from BHP, emphasizing corporate accountability nine years post-incident.

more#bhp

fromThe Walrus

Privacy professionals

The Spectacular Fall of Victoria Gold, Once the Darling of Yukon Mining | The Walrus

The Eagle gold mine failure led to significant environmental contamination, economic repercussions, and a loss of faith in Victoria Gold's operations by the Yukon government.

OMG science

fromwww.npr.org

When Water Turns to Sand

The Aral Sea's drastic reduction is considered one of the greatest environmental disasters of the 20th century, greatly impacting local communities.

fromBoston.com

OMG science

Maine lawmakers ask the Navy for help after massive toxic foam spill

Maine faced its largest toxic firefighting foam spill, raising concerns over environmental safety and ongoing Navy cleanup efforts.

fromwww.dw.com

Boston Red Sox

EU mission starts Red Sea oil tanker salvage DW 09/15/2024

The EU and Greek authorities are conducting a salvage operation on the burning oil tanker Sounion to prevent an environmental disaster in the Red Sea.

fromwww.dw.com