Reusable ‘Sponge’ Ushers in New Era for Sustainable Oil Spill Cleanups

TECH & INNOVATION 05.31.2024 05:40 AM

Discover the new reusable ‘sponge’ ushering in an era of sustainable oil spill cleanups. Learn about its innovative design and potential impact on the environment. Read more!

Over 1 Million Gallons of Oil Spill Into Gulf of Mexico, Potentially Threatening Endangered Turtles, Whales

11.22.2023 23:14 PM

The major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico happened following a nearby pipeline leak. Read to learn more.

Boom for Soil Oil Spill Clean Up; Why It's Not the Best Option?

10.19.2023 09:00 AM

Boom, a floating barrier, is often used for oil spills, but it comes with a number of disadvantages. Continue reading to learn more.

Peru Oil Spill Due to Tonga Volcanic Eruption, Other Pictures Seen From Space

02.23.2022 08:00 AM

Take a look at satellite images of the recent Peru oil spill and other photos captured from space that made history in the space industry.

126,000 Gallon Oil Spill Across Orange County Coastline Causes Beaches to Close, Cancel an Air Show

10.04.2021 01:40 AM

An oil spill from an offshore rig across led to a six-mile-wide leak through the Orange County coastline last weekend that caused beaches to close.

Oysters Developed Debilitating Tissue Abnormalities Due to Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010

09.10.2021 07:29 AM

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 has left marine life in the region still feeling the impacts of the devastating effect, particularly the oysters that developed debilitating tissue abnormalities called metaplasia.

Race Against Time To Trace Oil Spill Source in Gulf of Mexico, Was It Caused by Hurricane Ida?

09.06.2021 06:10 AM

The U.S. Coast guard, together with various clean-up crews on-site, are trying to trace the origin of an oil spill off the Gulf of Mexico that happened shortly after Hurricane Ida.

Canadian Arctic Oil Spill Could Increase Environmental Damage and Devastate the Indigenous

07.08.2021 06:01 AM

With the increase of Arctic shipping activity in the Canadian Arctic, researchers simulated the effects of an oil spill in the Rankin Inlet showing the devastation to the environment and indigenous communities.

Eco-Friendly Methods to Clean Oil Spills

10.17.2020 02:00 AM

Cleaning oil spills and preserving marine life has been challenging with the disastrous oil spills and expansion of oil exploration. For years, scientists have been developing eco-friendly ways to clean up oil pollution and protect marine life.

France Uses Discarded Human Hair for Oil Clean Up Operations

09.23.2020 08:50 AM

In France, discarded human hair from salons and barbershops find a new purpose - by being used as a reusable ocean oil cleaner in a new and sustainable recycling project.

Startup Uses Water Hyacinth to Clean up Oil Spills

08.27.2020 08:50 AM

A startup from Benin has found multiple solutions to get rid of water hyacinth weeds, an invasive plant that has disturbed local communities. The plant is converted into a fibers that can be used to absorb oil spills.

Oil Drilling Will Continue in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

08.20.2020 07:04 AM

The US government's continued open access to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge could harm natives hunting as well as animal populations like caribou and wolves. Animals like birds and polar bears are also vulnerable to oil spills.

Bunkering Activity in Algoa Bay Are a Major Threat to African Penguin Populations

08.17.2020 07:17 AM

Bunker activity such as cargo ships refueling remain a major threat to the remaining African penguin population in South Africa. Disturbances such as minor oil spills may be the end of the penguin population which all other species are dependent on.

Oil Spills: Here's Everything You Need To Know

08.10.2020 11:27 AM

Oil spills have been happening for many years now, but what causes them and how do people clean oil spills? Here's everything that you need to know about oil spills and its impact to the environment.

Russia's Oil Spill Blamed on Melting Permafrost; Clean-up Could Take 10 Years

06.05.2020 21:39 PM

Environmentalists assessed the damage of Russia's most disastrous oil spill last week, concluding that the clean-up may take five to ten years, costing nearly $2 Billion.

100 Liters of Crude Oil Has Leaked Out in British Columbia

06.04.2019 10:32 AM

The British Columbia government has filed a reference case asking if it would be allowed to bring in more regulations.

Barge Refloat After Spilling Tons of Oil

05.14.2019 07:37 AM

The ship was transporting more than 700 tons of heavy fuel and reportedly lost a huge amount of oil into the sea.

Oil Spill Threatens to Reach UNESCO Protected Site

03.07.2019 09:10 AM

On February 5, cyclone Oma pushed MV Solomon Trader off its course causing an oil spill that could possibly destroy UNESCO protected site, East Rennell.

Shell Throws The Blame To Residents on Slow Cleanup of Oil Spills In Nigeria

03.28.2017 19:10 PM

The see-saw battle on cleaning up the oil spill in Nigeria might finally come to an end after Shell assured that they will begin sorting out the problem in April.

'Super Sponge' Is A Cheap And Effective Water Cleaning Solution

03.23.2017 03:14 AM

A type of foam called 'Oleo Sponge' easily extracts oil spill from the water. Apart from being highly effective, it is also reusable and affordable.

How SeaWorld Is Responding to the Santa Barbara Oil Spill And What They're Doing to Help

05.26.2015 15:06 PM

Upon request of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network's (OWCN) Unified Command, SeaWorld deployed two members of the Animal Rescue Team early Sunday morning to assist with efforts at the Refugio Beach oil spill off the Santa Barbara coast. At 3:45am today SeaWorld deployed a third member of the Animal Rescue Team. All three have specialized training through the OWCN and experience with oiled wildlife.