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16 hours ago

Pollution Release at Chevron's Richmond Refinery Was Triggered by a Bird | KQED

The number of flaring incidents at Chevron's Richmond refinery has dropped significantly in recent years, logging close to 40 flaring events in 2019.
Environment
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries in Geelong

A major fire at the Viva oil refinery in Geelong has caused significant disruption, with no injuries reported and containment efforts ongoing.
#channel-crossing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
UK news

Man arrested after four die trying to cross Channel in small boat

A 27-year-old Sudanese man was arrested after four people died during a dangerous boat crossing in the English Channel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Two dead and one missing after trying to cross Channel to UK

Two people died and one is missing while attempting to cross the Channel, highlighting the dangers of current border policies.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Man arrested after four die trying to cross Channel in small boat

A 27-year-old Sudanese man was arrested after four people died during a dangerous boat crossing in the English Channel.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Two dead and one missing after trying to cross Channel to UK

Two people died and one is missing while attempting to cross the Channel, highlighting the dangers of current border policies.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Four people die as dinghy capsizes in Channel crossing attempt

Four migrants died when a small boat capsized while attempting to cross the Channel, with ongoing negotiations between the UK and France regarding migrant policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Mental breakdown': oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit

After six weeks stranded in the Gulf, one of the 20,000 seafarers trapped by Iran's chokehold on the strait of Hormuz is reaching their limit. We're at anchor, near dozens of loaded tankers. No one has moved an inch.
Mental health
Environment
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Massive New Louisiana Natural Gas Plant Is Slated to Be US's Most Polluting Yet

Louisiana's LNG export boom has led to significant greenhouse gas emissions, with new facilities projected to worsen climate impacts.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

California plans to lease over a million acres for oil and gas drilling, sparking significant public concern and opposition.
#oil-spill
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Oil slick from bombed Iranian ship threatens protected wetland

An oil slick from the Iranian ship Shahid Bagheri threatens the Hara biosphere reserve, impacting coastal communities in the Gulf.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Hair vs. oil: The curious method to clean beaches affected by the spill in the Gulf

A citizen initiative in Veracruz uses clean hair to combat oil spills by creating nets that absorb crude oil from the ocean.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Oil is seeping from an unidentified vessel and two natural sources in the Gulf of Mexico, affecting seven nature reserves over 600km.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Oil slick from bombed Iranian ship threatens protected wetland

An oil slick from the Iranian ship Shahid Bagheri threatens the Hara biosphere reserve, impacting coastal communities in the Gulf.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Hair vs. oil: The curious method to clean beaches affected by the spill in the Gulf

A citizen initiative in Veracruz uses clean hair to combat oil spills by creating nets that absorb crude oil from the ocean.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Oil is seeping from an unidentified vessel and two natural sources in the Gulf of Mexico, affecting seven nature reserves over 600km.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Four people die in Channel small-boat sinking

Four people have died after a small boat sank in the Channel between France and Britain, according to French local authorities. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change.
France news
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Germany's WWII munitions a toxic legacy on Baltic Sea floor

World War II munitions on the Baltic Sea floor pose environmental risks as they corrode and release toxic substances into the marine ecosystem.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The water is no longer our friend': how dredging is pushing Lagos Lagoon towards ecosystem collapse photo essay

When you dredge sand at that scale without a proper assessment of its environmental impacts, it destroys or wipes out certain species, which harms fisheries and, ultimately, everyone who depends on them.
Environment
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The threat of the Komsomolets': A Soviet nuclear submarine has been leaking radiation from the seabed for four decades

The Komsomolets submarine poses a nuclear threat after sinking in 1989, with concerns about its warheads contacting seawater.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two migrants reported dead in Channel crossing as small boats deal stalls

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Deaths in the Channel soared after signing of UK-France deal, report warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and migration, emphasizing the importance of accessible news.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two migrants reported dead in Channel crossing as small boats deal stalls

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Deaths in the Channel soared after signing of UK-France deal, report warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and migration, emphasizing the importance of accessible news.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Migrant dinghy sinks in Channel off France, 4 people die

Four people died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting the dangers of migrant crossings as temperatures rise.
Austin
fromABC13 Houston
3 weeks ago

Shelter-in-place issued after explosion at Valero facility in Port Arthur, police say

An explosion occurred at a Valero facility in Port Arthur, prompting a shelter-in-place order for residents.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say

Opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea threatens global climate targets and undermines the UK's leadership in climate action.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Four people die in Channel crossing attempt, French authorities say

A taxi boat sinking occurred today. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change, according to local French authorities in Calais.
France news
fromEco-Business
4 weeks ago

Oil majors shifting from greenwashing to fossil fuel advocacy, advertising study finds

In the US and UK, there is urgent climate action which has put pressure on oil and gas companies to adopt a new narrative. Energy security is a global theme that has started to be incorporated in Asia, but most campaigns in the region continue to focus on brand loyalty and Asian values of family and community.
Marketing
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US is using Mexico as a garbage sink' leading to toxic crisis', UN expert says

Mexico is facing a toxic crisis due to imported waste and lax environmental standards, impacting public health and safety.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Rescuers fail to free stranded whale stuck on German coast

A 10-meter whale remains stranded in shallow water off Germany's Baltic Sea coast despite rescue efforts, with a new attempt planned for Thursday.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Oil flows through Santa Barbara coastal pipeline for first time in decade amid Trump fight with California

Offshore oil pipelines in California resumed operations after a decade-long shutdown following Trump's executive order invoking the Defense Production Act, escalating conflict between federal and state authorities over energy policy.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Thousands of seabirds dying on western Europe's coasts

Thousands of seabirds, primarily puffins, are washing up dead on Atlantic coasts due to severe winter storms, with populations already stressed by avian flu, food scarcity, and marine pollution.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its first hearing on alleged US extrajudicial killings during military strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that began in September, with nearly 157 people killed and minimal public information released.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Class-action lawsuit filed after the Potomac sewage spill

DC Water had 10 years to act to prevent this. We seek losses for infrastructure failure, physical contamination and other economic damages for a failure of immense proportions.
US news
#uk-france-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
France news

UK to pay France extra 16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches

The UK will pay France an extra £16.2 million for police patrols to prevent small-boat crossings in the Channel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
France news

UK-France beach patrol deal to intercept small boats on verge of collapse

The UK's agreement with France for beach patrols is at risk of collapse due to disagreements over asylum seeker safety and interception numbers.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK to pay France extra 16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches

The UK will pay France an extra £16.2 million for police patrols to prevent small-boat crossings in the Channel.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK-France beach patrol deal to intercept small boats on verge of collapse

The UK's agreement with France for beach patrols is at risk of collapse due to disagreements over asylum seeker safety and interception numbers.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Countries are negotiating rules to mine the deep sea. The U.S. is pushing ahead alone

These polymetallic nodules, as they're known, take millions of years to form, slowly accumulating metals like nickel, cobalt and manganese. That's made them a target for mining companies, looking to feed the world's growing hunger for materials that go into advanced batteries and other technologies.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How the Galapagos of west Africa' is plundered by floating fish factories

Industrial fishing vessels illegally exploit sardinella stocks at the boundaries of Guinea-Bissau's protected Bijagos archipelago, threatening local fishers and endangered wildlife dependent on this critical food source.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Federal God squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico from endangered species rules

The Endangered Species Committee voted to approve the request for the ESA exemption at the request of the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Hegseth has said environmentalists' lawsuits against the industry threatened to hobble the nation's energy supply, while environmentalists fear drilling could kill off protected species including Rice's whales, whooping cranes and sea turtles.
Environment
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Crew member on sunken vessel off Cape Cod has died, officials identify him

Angel Nieves, 37, of New Bedford, was one of two crew members aboard the vessel, which was discovered about two nautical miles off the coast of Provincetown, the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Nieves was recovered from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard and Massachusetts Environmental Police, according to the DA's office. He was then brought to MacMillan Pier, where Provincetown fire officials determined that he was 'no longer viable for resuscitation.'
Boston food
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump's plan to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could be foiled by just 50 survivors of a rare whale species | Fortune

Expansion of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico threatens the endangered Rice's whale and other marine species with extinction.
fromabc7.com
1 month ago

Massive fire erupts on scrap metal barge in Delaware Bay

A massive fire broke out Tuesday morning on a barge carrying huge piles of scrap metal on the Delaware Bay near New Castle. The U.S. Coast Guard responded after 8 a.m. to reports of the fire and dispatched a helicopter and two boats, Petty Officer First Class Matthew West said. Local fire departments, including those from Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, also responded.
US news
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
Miami Marlins
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK assists France to seize Russian tanker suspected of flying false flag

French forces, with UK assistance, seized a Russian oil tanker suspected of violating international sanctions in the Mediterranean.
#whale-stranding
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago
Environment

People urged to stay away from East Coast beach amid explosion fears

Stay 300 feet away from the shoreline due to a dead whale on Rockaway Beach, as it may explode from gas buildup during decomposition.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Mass stranding of 55 whales in Scotland caused by loyalty towards pod

Over 50 pilot whales stranded on a Scottish beach in July 2023 likely died after following a female in distress during childbirth, with only one successfully refloated.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

People urged to stay away from East Coast beach amid explosion fears

Stay 300 feet away from the shoreline due to a dead whale on Rockaway Beach, as it may explode from gas buildup during decomposition.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mass stranding of 55 whales in Scotland caused by loyalty towards pod

Over 50 pilot whales stranded on a Scottish beach in July 2023 likely died after following a female in distress during childbirth, with only one successfully refloated.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ferries emit more sulphur pollution than cars' in several EU capitals

Europe's ageing fleet of nearly 2,000 ferries are a large but overlooked source of foul air in coastal cities. Emissions of sulphurous oxides toxic gases that smell like burnt matches and rotten eggs react to form tiny particles that penetrate the lungs, ride the bloodstream and damage organs throughout the body.
Europe news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Explosion in Iran's Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says

A gas leak likely caused an explosion that damaged an eight-storey residential building in Bandar Abbas, injuring many and reportedly killing at least one person.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

LIVE: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean Sea ahead of Trump, Machado meeting

Donald Trump will meet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House, the first meeting since Trump ordered Nicolas Maduro's abduction.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Russian captain found guilty in North Sea tanker collision

The Solong's captain, Vladimir Motin, was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after his ship collided with the anchored Stena Immaculate, killing one sailor.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US seizes sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean

US forces boarded the Panama-flagged, sanctioned tanker Aquila II after tracking it from the Caribbean, targeting shadow-fleet oil transfers tied to Russia and evading sanctions.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is met with two weeks of evasive responses

Beaches, mangroves, fish, turtles and manatees. Little by little, oil has coated them all. About two weeks have been enough for the sticky black residue to permeate everything in its path. Its advance has been met with an outcry. Since the first fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico reported the discovery of chapapote (petroleum residue) in their nets on March 2, the progression has been documented by the affected communities.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Fisherman dies off Kerry coast after incident on trawler

The alarm was raised just after 9am, today, January 15 when the Coast Guard's Marine Rescue Co-Ordination Centre in Valentia received a call from Spanish counterparts in Madrid requesting their assistance for a Medivac for two injured fishermen. The men were on board the boat Novo Alborada which was approximately 30 miles southwest of Valentia. It is understood the men were injured when a rope snapped.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Warnings Putin's ageing oil tankers could cause a 'catastrophic spill' in the Channel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Russian shadow fleet is a ticking environmental time bomb. The question isn't if there will be a catastrophic spill, it's when. Older tankers can suffer from metal fatigue, corroded hulls, and overall structural deterioration, significantly increasing the risk of structural failures at sea.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the Eastern Pacific

The latest bombing brings the total death toll from US boat strikes to 125 since September, raising human rights concerns. The administration of President Donald Trump has announced United States' latest boat strike in international waters, which killed two people in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Friday's attack brings the total number of bombings to at least 36 since Trump began his campaign on September 2. An estimated 125 people have been killed, including the two latest casualties.
World news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

France seizes oil tanker in Mediterranean sailing from Russia: Macron

French Navy intercepted and diverted an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet, evading international sanctions and flying a false flag.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Survivor of deadliest Channel boat tragedy recalls his six-hour swim to safety

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Loss of life was avoidable in worst small boat disaster in Channel, inquiry finds

Those on board were given orange life jackets that appeared to have been stuffed with cotton, which provided ineffective buoyancy. The Cranston inquiry found systemic failings, missed opportunities and inadequate resourcing undermined the UK's maritime search and rescue response on the night of the disaster; HM Coastguard was placed in an intolerable position with chronic staff shortages and limited operational capacity contributing directly to the failure to rescue people in the water.
UK news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba's fuel crisis deepens

A warehouse fire at Havana's Nico Lopez refinery, extinguished with no injuries, risks worsening Cuba's fuel crisis amid US-imposed oil restrictions.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

They were humans': inquiry into mass Channel drowning hears from families

Multiple young Kurdish migrants drowned after leaving Kurdistan; grieving families describe last contacts, unfulfilled ambitions, and enduring sorrow.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan Could Result in Thousands of Oil Spills

"This plan would open up a massive amount of waters to new oil and gas drilling,"
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ticking time bomb': Iran's shadow fleet of old tankers risking catastrophic oil spill'

Aged, poorly maintained Iranian shadow-fleet oil tankers operating without identification pose a high risk of catastrophic, costly marine oil spills.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Human-made materials make up as much as half of UK beaches, study finds

Human-made materials such as brick, concrete, glass and industrial waste can constitute up to half of coarse sediments on some British urban beaches.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Suggest That Igniting Oil Spills to Create Fire Tornadoes Might Actually Be Good for the Oceans

Controlled fire whirls can remediate oil spills by producing hotter, faster burns that remove up to 95% of fuel while reducing soot by about 40%.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The debate over fracking in Mexico: Energy sovereignty versus environmental risk

Sheinbaum's government overturned a six-year fracking ban to pursue domestic gas independence, sparking debate over energy sovereignty versus environmental and community risks.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Don't let natural gas exports wreck the Gulf of California ecosystem

Sempra's proposed Vista Pacifico LNG would export massive volumes of gas and threaten the Gulf of California's globally significant biodiversity and Indigenous communities.
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gasoline-starved California is turning to fuel from the Bahamas | Fortune

Gasoline supplies are shipped via the Bahamas to California, increasing costs due to refinery closures, pipeline absence, and Jones Act shipping constraints.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Half of world's CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms, study shows

Thirty-two fossil fuel companies produced half of global CO2 emissions in 2024, dominated by state-controlled producers like Saudi Aramco and major investor-owned firms like ExxonMobil.
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