A state of environmental emergency declared in Mauritius after ship that ran aground off the shores of Indian Ocean island began spilling a ton of oil

[basquebromance]

another day, another tragedy, my friends

Mauritius declares emergency as stranded ship spills fuel

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel.

apnews.com

 

[HenryBHough]

Good old Japan!

Still rooting for it, lefties?

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

another day, another tragedy, my friends

Mauritius declares emergency as stranded ship spills fuel

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel.

apnews.com

It isnt a tragedy, egad i wish you would grow up.

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How much oil was spilled by the naval combatants during WW2?

The war at sea took a huge toll during WW2. Has there been an official estimate of how much oil was spilled into the oceans during the world wide conflict?

history.stackexchange.com

And the world just kept on turning.....

 

[elektra]

A ton of oil spilled, that is 285 gallons! The horror!

 

[ReinyDays]

A better reason to divest oil ... leave the filthy crap underground ...

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[elektra]

A better reason to divest oil ... leave the filthy crap underground ...

This post brought to you by hydro-power ... fish have been killed ...

There is no replacement.

 

[basquebromance]

"In Japan, officials of the company that owns the ship and the ship’s operator apologized over the weekend. They say they are working with a salvage ship to lift the tanker while trying to prevent any further oil leaks."

 

[basquebromance]

"Thousands of species around the pristine lagoons of Blue Bay, Pointe d'Esny and Mahebourg are at risk of drowning in a sea of pollution, with dire consequences for Mauritius's economy, food security and health," - Greenpeace

 

[whitehall]

An oil spill is a tragedy in a tourist area for sure but keep in mind that seventy five years ago the oceans were full of oil and debris from an estimated 25 million tons of cargo sunk during the war. Not to mention the reckless nuclear tests in the South Pacific after the War.

 

[basquebromance]

"A variety of sea life is dying and experts have warned the unfolding environmental disaster is threatening endangered species that have been re-introduced to the area over the past decades.⁠"

 

[Marion Morrison]

1 ton of oil? That's all? The ocean floor expels much more than that every day I bet.