Tag #Environmental Disaster

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Aral Sea Shrinkage Causes Measurable Uplift of Earth's Crust

The shrinking Aral Sea, caused by water diversion for cotton and rice production, resulted in a 90% surface area and 93% volume reduction between 1960 and 2018, leading to a measurable 7mm/year land uplift due to asthenosphere readjustment.

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Chernobyl Shelter Damaged in Russian Drone Attack

A Russian drone attack on February 14th damaged Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement shelter, causing a fire that lasted until March 7th, creating a 15 square meter hole and over 200 additional punctures. Ukrainian authorities are assessing the damage and seeking repair solutions, with preliminary recom...

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Czechia Declares Emergency After Train Derailment Spills Benzene

Authorities in the Czech region of Přerov declared a state of emergency after a February 28th train derailment near Hustopeče nad Bečvou released 350 tons of benzene into a lake, necessitating immediate soil and water cleanup.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Ecuador Oil Spill: Environmental Disaster in Esmeraldas

An oil spill from Ecuador's SOTE pipeline has contaminated rivers and beaches in Esmeraldas province, affecting thousands of people and causing significant environmental damage; the cause is disputed, cleanup is ongoing, and the government's response is questioned.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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BHP Faces £36 Billion Lawsuit Over Brazil Dam Collapse

A London court is hearing a 36 billion pound class-action lawsuit against BHP Group for its alleged role in the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Brazil, which killed 19 people, devastated villages, and polluted 660 kilometers of the Doce River. The claimants, representing 600,000 Brazilians, argue BHP f...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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North Sea Ship Collision: One Dead, Arrest Made, Fuel Leak

A collision between the Stena Immaculate and the Solong cargo ship in the North Sea on Monday led to a criminal investigation, one death, and the arrest of a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter; the Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel, at least some of...

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Aral Sea Summit: Culture and Science Unite for Regional Regeneration

In Nukus, Uzbekistan, the inaugural Aral Sea Cultural Summit brings together artists, architects, and ecologists from April 5-6 to address the Aral Sea environmental disaster through sustainable practices, cultural initiatives, and international collaboration, focusing on the Istiqlol Park regenerat...

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Norfolk Southern Sues GATX and OxyVinyls Over East Palestine Derailment Settlement Costs

Norfolk Southern is suing GATX and OxyVinyls to share the $600 million cost of a class-action settlement for the February 3, 2023, East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, arguing that the railcar owner and chemical manufacturer share responsibility for the accident and its consequences.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Oil Tanker Collision in North Sea: One Dead, Fuel Transfer Underway

A US oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, collided with the Portuguese vessel Solong on March 10th in the North Sea, resulting in one fatality, the release of thousands of nurdles, and the need for a large-scale jet fuel transfer operation before the tanker can be towed to the Port of Tyne for inspecti...

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Captain Charged in North Sea Collision

On Monday, the Russian-captained Solong cargo ship collided with the US-flagged Stena Immaculate tanker in the North Sea, killing one crew member and prompting a major rescue operation; the captain, Vladimir Motin, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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North Sea Jet Fuel Spill: Thousands of Tons of Military Fuel Released After Tanker Collision

A Portuguese cargo ship, Solong, collided with a US oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, spilling approximately 35,000 tons of military-grade jet fuel into the North Sea near the Humber estuary, causing significant concern for marine life and leading to the arrest of the Solong's captain on suspicion of gr...

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Cargo Ship Collision Spills Hazardous Materials near British Marine Reserves

On March 10th, the cargo ship Solong collided with the oil tanker Stena Immaculate off Britain's east coast, causing both to burn. 36 crew were rescued, but one is missing. The ships carried kerosene and sodium cyanide, threatening nearby marine protected areas like Flamborough Head and Holderness.

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