(Cassie B.) As the Pacific Ocean continues to fill up with container ships, rough weather conditions and human error have led to a rise in accidents at sea involving these vessels.
oil spill
Large Oil Spill Reaches California Coast, Triggering Effort to Protect Scenic Beaches
(John Solomon) Alarge oil slick from a pipeline off the California coast has reached Huntington Beach, triggering a rushed response to protect beaches and wetlands in Orange County with floating booms.
15,000 Gallon Oil Spill Threatens River and Drinking Water in Native Alaskan Village
(Olivia Rosane) The spill occurred during a routine fuel delivery to the Northwest Arctic village of Shungnak. The fuel spilled around 12:30 p.m. June 20, but was not discovered by the villagers until 1:06 p.m. They reported it to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) immediately thereafter, The Arctic Sounder reported.
Deepwater Horizon Spill Created Horrific Mutant Creatures in the Gulf of Mexico
(Elias Marat) The Deepwater Horizon spill has turned the Gulf of Mexico into an apocalyptic wasteland.
Chevron Has Spilled 800,000 Gallons of Crude Oil and Water Into a California Canyon Since May
(Olivia Rosane) California officials ordered Chevron Friday “to take all measures” to stop a release that has spilled around 800,000 gallons of water and crude oil into a dry creek bed in Kern County, KQED reported.