Tag #Environmental Disaster

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Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns

A month after a storm damaged two tankers in the Kerch Strait, causing a major oil spill, over 155,000 tons of contaminated material has been collected, impacting the environment and trade routes. Ukraine accuses Russia of inadequate response.

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Oil Spill Emergency Declared in Crimea After Tanker Accident

A regional emergency was declared in Crimea's Black Sea district on January 11 due to oil slicks from a December 15th Kerch Strait accident involving two Russian tankers carrying over 8,000 tons of fuel oil, causing widespread environmental damage and the deaths of hundreds of marine animals.

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Oil Tanker Adrift Near Rügen Island, Raising Oil Spill Fears

A 100,000-ton oil tanker, the Eventin, suffered a power failure and is adrift near Germany's Rügen island, raising concerns of an oil spill and highlighting Russia's alleged use of a 'shadow fleet' to circumvent sanctions.

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Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Hottest Year on Record

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 10 lives and destroyed over 10,000 structures, coinciding with 2024 being declared the hottest year on record by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service; studies show a link between rising global temperatures and increased wil...

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Black Sea Oil Spill Causes Mass Cetacean Deaths

The sinking of two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea in December has caused a major ecological disaster, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 cetaceans and widespread marine pollution; cleanup efforts are underway but face significant challenges.

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Kerch Strait Oil Spill Kills 32 Dolphins

A fuel oil spill from two damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait has resulted in the deaths of 32 dolphins, with an additional 29 cetaceans found dead, possibly prior to the spill; over 96,000 tons of contaminated materials have been removed from shorelines.

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Black Sea Faces Widespread Oil Pollution After Tanker Incident

Oil spills continue to plague the Black Sea region following damage to two Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait; a 14.5km polluted area was found near Berdyansk, Ukraine, and a 5 square meter spill on Perekop Spit, while Crimea declared a state of emergency due to earlier spills and another 2,800 squ...

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Crimean Oil Spill Declares Emergency

Two tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15, spilling over 8000 tons of fuel oil, causing widespread environmental damage along the Crimean coast and resulting in states of emergency being declared in Sevastopol and the Black Sea region of annexed Crimea due to oil slicks and the deaths of d...

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Oil Tanker Adrift Near Germany: Risk of Major Spill

A 100,000-ton oil tanker, the Eventin, is adrift near Germany's Rügen island due to a power failure, posing a major oil spill threat; the ship is part of Russia's alleged 'shadow fleet', raising concerns about sanctions evasion and environmental risks.

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Black Sea Oil Spill Threatens Beaches, Children's Camps

A December 15, 2024, Black Sea oil spill released 3,000 tons of fuel oil, threatening beaches and harming wildlife in Krasnodar Krai, Crimea, and Sevastopol, jeopardizing the 2025 children's summer recreation program.

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Black Sea Oil Spill Cleanup: 60 Vessels Search, 600+ Vehicles Remove Contaminated Sand

Following a unique Black Sea oil spill of M100 heavy fuel oil, up to 60 vessels are searching for slicks, while 600+ vehicles remove contaminated sand from beaches; 2,200 square meters of water surface have been treated with biosorbent in the last 24 hours.

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2400 Tons of Heavy Fuel Oil Spilled in Kerch Strait, Hampering Cleanup Efforts

On December 15, 2023, two tankers sank in the Kerch Strait during a storm, spilling 2400 tons of heavy fuel oil, impacting 54km of coastline near Anapa, Temryuk, and Kerch, resulting in significant environmental damage and economic losses. Cleanup efforts are hampered by the oil's unique properties.

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