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Dramatic photo shows a leaking cargo ship sink off Sri Lanka, where officials are preparing for a devastating oil spill
The MV X-Press Pearl caught fire off the coast of Sri Lanka on May 20, and started sinking this wee…
Sinéad Baker
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An abandoned chemical plant in Russia could set off a Chernobyl-style environmental disaster. Take a look inside.
The accident wound up being one of the world's worst nuclear disasters, with environmental conseque…
Aria Bendix
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Tsunami, earthquake hits Indonesia: Another Asian economy hit by an environmental calamity
The death toll had reached 1,203 as of Monday afternoon according to the Disaster Management Ins…
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A cargo ship carrying chemicals that has burned for 13 straight days off Sri Lanka is now sinking, and could create a devastating oil spill
The Singapore-flagged MV X-Press Pearl caught fire on May 20, and has spilled some chemicals and mi…
Sinéad Baker
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9 man-made disasters that had a big impact on our world
For this list, we're focusing on incidents (and accidents) involving nature that were caused or wor…
Andrew LaSane,Andrew LaSane
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A Massive Molasses Spill Is Killing Everything In Its Path - And Nothing Can Be Done To Clean Up The Mess
The spill is being called the worst environmental disaster in Hawaii's history. The cracked pipe th…
Dina Spector
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Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, Harris and Trump are under new scrutiny over their disa…
Alice Tecotzky
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Brands like Apple and Molson Coors think a future of extreme weather and climate disasters will be profitable
In January, a London-based nonprofit called CDP, which collects information from companies about th…
Aria Bendix,Aylin Woodward
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Disturbing Pictures From The Worst Oil Spill In Israel's History
The spill is one the worst environmental disasters in Israel's history.
Stefano Pozzebon
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Houthi operatives placed explosives on a tanker and detonated them, risking a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea
The Houthis attacked the Greek-flagged MV Sounion multiple times last week and have threatened to c…
Jake Epstein
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The world's first floating nuclear power plant, which activists dubbed 'Chernobyl on ice,' has docked in Russia. Photos show its journey.
The plant could spur other nations to acquire floating nuclear power plants of their own, but envir…
Aria Bendix
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Environmental racism is real - and climate solutions need to involve vulnerable populations, experts say
Environmental-justice advocates want to ensure a greener economy for everyone, including those who …
Karen K. Ho
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California warehouse fire leached chemicals into a nearby channel, releasing a 'rotten egg' smell that some residents say is making them sick
Carson, California, smelled like rotten eggs for two months due to elevated hydrogen sulfide levels…
Aria Bendix
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30 of the best environmental photos of 2019 reveal the wonder and anguish of our planet
Reuters has compiled a list of its best environmental photos from 2019.Some show beautiful natural …
Joey Hadden
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Satellite images show the difficult mission to save a stricken oil tanker in the Red Sea
The Houthis attacked the MV Sounion multiple times in August, leaving the oil tanker stranded in th…
Jake Epstein
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The Ticking Time Bomb At The Bottom Of The Baltic Sea
It now appears the ticking has got louder. Recent research by Poland's Military University of Techn…
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Mining giant BHP Billiton is in big trouble over Brazil's worst ever environmental catastrophe
Samarco continues to work with the government authorities in Brazil to relocate displaced people fr…
Oscar Williams-Grut
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A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California could be a 'major environmental disaster,' official says
The mayor of Newport Beach caught sight of "dolphins swimming through the oil," according to Orange…
Francis Agustin
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Future Florida homebuyers face increasing costs and greater exposure to natural disasters, which could devastate residents and the state's booming real estate market
Despite the frequency of major natural disasters, thousands of Americans have moved to Florida. It …