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fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

Fire crews along Grand Canyon are trying to save cabins after loss of historic lodge

Wildfires have devastated the Grand Canyon Lodge and visitor center, threatening surrounding structures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Greece wildfires: woman charged with unintentional arson after cigarette allegedly started blaze on Chios

The unidentified woman, employed as a housekeeper on Chios, confessed to accidentally igniting a wildfire by negligently discarding a cigarette.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
1 month 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
2 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
fromHigh Country News
2 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.
Environment
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

North Sea collision: operation to clear up plastic pellets begins

Thousands of plastic nurdles are being retrieved from the North Sea following a ship collision, posing a threat to wildlife.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes

Mothers demand justice for children lost in the Mariana dam collapse during closing submissions of a London lawsuit worth up to $36 billion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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

Residents on Carrs Island, Grafton are advised to shelter in place due to significant flooding, with isolation expected until waters recede.
UK news
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 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
5 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.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

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.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

In "Valley So Low", Jared Sullivan details how workers who cleaned up the 2008 Kingston coal ash spill were misled about safety, leading to severe health crises.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

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.
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