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🚨 Environmental Disaster in the Kerch Strait Tragedy struck on Sunday as a Russian oil tanker, the Volgoneft 212, split apart during a severe storm in the Kerch Strait, spilling thousands of tonnes of oil products into the water. Tragically, at least one crew member lost their life, and the vessel’s bow sank, leaving a devastating environmental and human toll. The tanker was carrying 15 crew members when the incident occurred. Meanwhile, a second tanker, the Volgoneft 239, sustained damage and is currently adrift, further compounding the crisis. This incident highlights the dangers faced by maritime workers and raises urgent concerns about the environmental impact of oil spills in such ecologically sensitive areas. Our thoughts are with the crew members, their families, and the teams working tirelessly to manage this unfolding disaster. #EnvironmentalCrisis #OilSpill #KerchStrait #MaritimeSafety #WorldNews

It is so concerning watching #StormBoris affect parts of Europe. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their lives and everyone affected. It remains to be seen what are the main causes but a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, which can lead to increased precipitation. This kind of devastation from extreme weather has been seen already in Global Majority countries and regions that unlike Europe, are less likely to have any structural resilience or resources to be able to adapt. When will politicians and policy makers recognise that global warming knows no borders? We are all in this together. Mitigation is crucial. https://lnkd.in/ekSa7bPC

#wartrashestheenvironment #contaminatedfarmland #RedZoneinFrance #habitatloss #decreasedbiodiversity #landmines #heatwaves #armsdumpsexplosions #munitionsdumpedintheocean #fossilfuels #militaryforces #4thhighestemitters 'When armed conflict breaks out, we first focus on the people affected. But the suffering from war doesn’t stop when the fighting does. War trashes the environment. Artillery strikes, rockets and landmines release pollutants, wipe out forests and can make farmland unusable. War has returned. Conflicts are at their highest point since the second world war. Deaths are at a 28-year high. As we grapple with the immediate plight of people, we must not lose sight of what war leaves behind – the silent casualty of the environment. What damage does war do? The damage can last far longer than you’d think. The bloody WWI Battle of Verdun in France left the once-fertile farmland contaminated. Over a century later, no one can live in the Red Zone due to the threat from unexploded bombs. Conflict also causes habitat loss and decreased biodiversity. Between 1946 and 2010, wildlife noticeably declined in African nations affected by armed conflict. Landmines are particularly bad, as they are designed to remain in place until stepped on. Long after a war ends, they can still kill people or animals. Landmines also cause degradation and limit access to safe land, which can then become over-exploited. Many explosive weapons are designed to withstand short periods of intense heat. But when high temperatures linger, unexploded bombs can detonate. As the world heats up, we may see more explosions – not just from remnant bombs, but from munitions dumps. In the fast-heating Middle East, this is already happening. In Iraq, six arms depots exploded during intense heatwaves between 2018 and 2019. In Jordan, heatwaves have been blamed for a similar arms dump explosion in 2020. At war’s end, weapons are often dumped in the ocean. From the first world war until the 1970s, out of date munitions and chemical weapons in the United Kingdom were dumped into the sea. It may have seemed like an easy solution, but the bombs haven’t gone away. Over 1 million tonnes of munitions litter the floor of a natural ocean trench between Northern Ireland and Scotland. These sometimes detonate underwater, while chemical weapons have washed up on beaches. During the second world war, intense fighting took place on the Solomon Islands. Even today, people die or are wounded every year when uncovered bombs go off. Fishers have to be wary of underwater bombs. The world’s military forces are intense users of fossil fuels, accounting for 5.5% of global emissions. If we took the world’s military forces as one country, they would be the fourth highest emitter, after China, America and India.'

The Australian Government will ensure Australia is better prepared for future disasters by funding more aircraft to respond to fires, floods and other severe weather events. ✈ Through the 2024-25 Budget, the Government will provide an additional $35 million over the next two years to the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC), which supports the delivery of national, state and territory aircraft for use by fire and emergency services. This investment will strengthen protection for communities as they face a more diverse range of more intense, frequent and concurrent hazards due to the effects of climate change. More: https://lnkd.in/gayusG8n

☣️ 21st century, right? Upd: and links in comments! #sharethispost New developments on the Black Sea oil spill: 🇷🇺After reporters left the scene, some well-meaning volunteers irresponsibly dumped leaking bags of collected oil right by the shore. 🛢️Now, the Black Sea breeze is carrying this toxic waste back into the water, exacerbating the disaster. Meanwhile, there’s no sign of the russian so-called Ministry of Emergency Situations reps at the site. ⁉️Their absence raises serious questions about accountability and preparedness. Normally all investigation protocols, proper containment, rapid response, and independent assessment are critical in maritime tanker incidents. ⚠️The lack of coordinated action here starkly contrasts with these standards, further threatening the already fragile ecosystem of The Black Sea. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor this crisis. #OilSpill #BlackSeaCrisis #EnvironmentalAccountability #MaritimeDisaster #LloydsList #MarineEcosystem #EcoAwareness #TankerIncident #SustainableOceans #GlobalResponsibility #LinkedIn #GodSaveOffshore #MaritimeTincker #MaritimeMatters #TheBlackSea #Ukraine International Maritime Organization United Nations

🛢️💔 Roscoe's Daily Top 5! Today We're Looking At The: Top 5 Worst Oil Spills in History! 1️⃣ Arabian Gulf/Kuwait Spill (1991) - Between 380-520 million gallons spilled during the Gulf War. A tragic consequence of conflict. #KuwaitSpill 2️⃣ Deepwater Horizon Spill (2010) - 206 million gallons poured into the Gulf of Mexico, devastating marine life and local economies. #DeepwaterHorizon 3️⃣ Ixtoc 1 Oil Spill (1979) - A blowout in the Gulf of Mexico led to 140 million gallons spilling, impacting vast marine areas. #Ixtoc1 4️⃣ Atlantic Empress Oil Spill (1979) - Two colliding oil tankers released 90 million gallons into the Caribbean, affecting marine biodiversity. #AtlanticEmpress 5️⃣ Kolva River Oil Spill (1983) - An oil pipeline breach resulted in 84 million gallons contaminating the Russian Arctic, an environmental nightmare. #KolvaSpill These catastrophic events remind us of the importance of protecting our planet and the dire consequences of neglect. 🌍💧#EnvironmentalAwareness #OilSpillHistory . . Big Daddy Dumpsters 🦝🚛🗑 [🔝🏆 Roll Off Dumpster Company] [🌎 Friendly] [Experts in ♻️&🚮] [Always 😁&👔] [💰💲 Friendly] [No Hidden 💸🧾] [Easy & Quick Delivery 🚚💨🗓📆] 📞: (937) 790-1661 📧: info@bigdaddydumpsters.com 🌐: https://rb.gy/l7iwom

Oil Spill in the Black Sea: A Growing Ecological Disaster 🛢️ A tragedy unfolds in the northern Black Sea as the Volgoneft-212, a 55-year-old Russian tanker, sank and broke in half during a storm near occupied Crimea, spilling 4,300 tonnes of heavy fuel oil. This incident, just 5 miles from the Kerch Strait, not only caused the loss of one life but also hospitalized 11 crew members, two in critical condition. Adding to the crisis, another vessel, the Volgoneft-239, carrying 4 tonnes of fuel oil, has run aground nearby, with evacuation efforts hindered by severe weather. The age and condition of the Volgoneft-212, which had undergone a questionable refit, has drawn sharp criticism. Russia’s continued use of unfit vessels in the Black Sea, amidst the ongoing war, amplifies environmental risks in a region already suffering from significant ecological stress. OceanCare gravely regrets these latest incidents in the region and calls on all concerned to make every effort to limit the pollution resulting. At the recent Meeting of the Scientific Committee of ACCOBAMS, OceanCare also committed contributed to an action plan that is to be developed and put in place to address impacts of warfare activities on marine wildlife in the Black Sea and allow it to recover as soon as warfare activities stop. #oilspill #blacksea #marineconservation  

Two Russian Oil Tankers Damaged in Black Sea Storm A powerful storm in the Kerch Strait has damaged two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and 239, spilling 3,700 tons of oil into the Black Sea. Tragically, one crew member lost their life, while 14 were rescued. This spill is a major environmental disaster, surpassing the 2007 catastrophe. Rough seas are making cleanup efforts even harder. Ukraine has accused Russia of negligence for using outdated 50-year-old ships. The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia’s ""shadow fleet"" amid these ongoing crises. Let’s hope for swift action to protect marine life! #OilSpill #Environment #BlackSea #MarinePollution #EnvironmentalDisaster #OilSpillCleanup #ClimateAction #BlackSeaStorm #RussiaSanctions #OilTankers #EnvironmentalCrisis #MarineLifeProtection #UkraineRussiaConflict #EcoDisaster #ClimateChangeAwareness #OceanConservation #PollutionCrisis #EcoImpact #EnvironmentalAwareness #ShipAccident #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateCrisis #OilSpillResponse #NatureProtection #genuinegaze

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