• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 20th, 2015
Ruptured Pipeline Spills Crude Oil into Pristine Californian Waters

Ruptured Pipeline Spills Crude Oil into Pristine Californian Waters

The pipeline dumped about 21,000 gallons of crude oil onto the shore near Santa Barbara and into the nearby ocean

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 23rd, 2014
Duke Energy Ordered to Clean Up Coal Ash Spill in North Carolina

Duke Energy Ordered to Clean Up Coal Ash Spill in North Carolina

The spill occurred earlier this year, EPA wants Duke Energy to clean it up immediately

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 26th, 2014
BP Refinery in Whiting, Indiana Spills Oil into Lake Michigan

BP Refinery in Whiting, Indiana Spills Oil into Lake Michigan

For the time being, it is still unclear how much oil has leaked from the BP facility

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 20th, 2014
10,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Spill into Ohio Nature Preserve

10,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Spill into Ohio Nature Preserve

The oil spilled from a Sunoco pipeline, cleanup operations are now underway

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 5th, 2014
Tens of Thousands of Tons of Coal Ash Spill into River in North Carolina, US

Tens of Thousands of Tons of Coal Ash Spill into River in North Carolina, US

Authorities say local drinking water supplies have not been affected by the spill

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Greenpeace Accuses Gazprom of Covering Up Oil Spills in Siberia

Greenpeace Accuses Gazprom of Covering Up Oil Spills in Siberia

The organization claims Russia’s environmental supervision agency was in on it

In over 80% of Cases, Pipeline Spills Are Discovered by Ordinary Folks

In over 80% of Cases, Pipeline Spills Are Discovered by Ordinary Folks

It can be argued that this proves just how dangerous it is to carry oil by pipeline

UPS Truck Overturns on Bridge in Pittsburgh – Photo

UPS Truck Overturns on Bridge in Pittsburgh – Photo

The tractor-trailer fell to its side, the road was closed off

17,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Spill in Rural Area, Livestock Ponds in Texas

17,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Spill in Rural Area, Livestock Ponds in Texas

The oil spilled from a pipeline owned by Koch Pipeline Company

Fukushima Worker Accidentally Disconnects Pipeline, Tons of Radioactive Water Spill

Fukushima Worker Accidentally Disconnects Pipeline, Tons of Radioactive Water Spill

Six workers have been exposed to the contaminated water, sources say

6,000 Gallons (22,712 Liters) of Scotch Spilled on Road, Truck Catches Fire

6,000 Gallons (22,712 Liters) of Scotch Spilled on Road, Truck Catches Fire

The spill took place in a residential area in New Jersey

Ketchup Truck Crash Snarls Traffic in Reno, Closes Down I-80

Ketchup Truck Crash Snarls Traffic in Reno, Closes Down I-80

Interstate 80 will be reopened today, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 2nd, 2012
Fuel Tank Cracks Open, 349,000 Gallons Spill Near New York and New Jersey

Fuel Tank Cracks Open, 349,000 Gallons Spill Near New York and New Jersey

Cleanup efforts are underway, the US Coast Guard Says

Costa Concordia Wreck Poses Environmental Risks

Costa Concordia Wreck Poses Environmental Risks

Taking 2,400 tons of fuel off the wrecked vessel could take up to two weeks

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • November 30th, 2011
Northern Bitumen Pipeline Project Implies ‘Unacceptable Risks’

Northern Bitumen Pipeline Project Implies ‘Unacceptable Risks’

Developing company says no project of this dimensions could ever be risk-free

  • Nature
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • December 12th, 2007
Are Birds Affected by Oil Spills Really Saved?

Are Birds Affected by Oil Spills Really Saved?

It's just cosmetic

  • Nature
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • November 16th, 2007
The Black Sea, a Dead Sea?

The Black Sea, a Dead Sea?

New oil spill adds to a devastated environment

 
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