On Friday night, the oil began to seep into the ocean. By Sunday, 3 October 2021, a full-fledged disaster had erupted in Huntington Beach, California, with over 125,000 gallons of oil washing up on the beach. We are now seeing and hearing the horrific sights and videos pouring out of California—oil-coated dying and dead fish […]
It appears that yet another fossil fuel accident has occurred. 168,000 gallons of hazardous oil spilled or leaked into Galveston Bay over the weekend. A cargo ship collided with a Kirby Inland Marine oil barge, shutting down The Houston Ship Channel and spewing up to 4,000 barrels of fuel oil. The waterways are still closed, […]
Oil has been an essential aspect of our lives since the discovery of oil reserves in the Middle East. Every sector relies on it, much as humans rely on oxygen. Huge oil tankers are used to transport oil around the world due to demand, and oil is produced from the seabed. And as a result […]
Oysters are water filtration powerhouses. One oyster can filter 20 to 50 gallons of water in a single day, enough to fill a small bathtub. Snatching tiny drifting particles is how they consume. As stationary creatures, it makes sense to live in an area where plenty of food floats by. It also means that oysters […]
Over time Transformers age, developing leaks from old gaskets, corrosion, and stressed joints, as well as a slew of other issues that can worsen. Transformers and all oil-filled power distribution devices are classified as oil-filled operating equipment under the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) rule. Part 112.2 of the 40 CFR defines this. […]
Drip. Slosh. Plop. Drop. Is this a sound you’ve heard before? If you work around heavy machinery, transformers, or any mobile outside area, you may know it. Oil spills and leaks are nothing new to these sectors. Even minor leaks might cause major problems. From slip and fall dangers to environmental concerns, there are a […]
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, a gallon of oil can contaminate a million gallons of water. Oil exploration, extraction, transportation and storage all carry inherent dangers; spills can have major and potentially long-term consequences for the environment, drinking water & human and wildlife populations. Preparation is an important aspect of prevention. How to […]
Chemicals, which are at the heart of modern industrial processes, have become a major source of worry for disaster management in the government, business sector, and general public. Chemical disasters can be severe in their effects on humans, resulting in casualties as well as harm to the environment and property. The industrial plant, its employees […]
Any spill of heavy petroleum or oil distillation products that can harm the land surface, air, or aquatic environment is considered an oil spill. Pollution from an oil spill can range from one or more gallons of oil spilled to hundreds of millions of gallons of oil spilled. Typically, the word refers to oil spillage […]
