oil spills
Coverage of oil spills in the Nexus archive.
- Oil Spills Show Cost of Keeping Middle East Barrels Flowing
The movement of crude oil from producers remains despite ongoing conflict. However, leaks across the Gulf are revealing a growing environmental toll related to these operations.
- Giant fire tornadoes could clean up oil spills faster with less pollution
Researchers demonstrated that controlled fire whirls can clean oil spills more efficiently and with less pollution compared to traditional methods. The fire tornadoes consumed up to 95% of the oil, reduced soot emissions by 40%, and may prevent spills from affecting sensitive marine habitats.
- The dangers of oil spills in Hormuz
The Gulf War has increased the likelihood of oil spills in the Hormuz region and made managing such accidents more challenging due to ongoing conflicts and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways
The Iran War is causing significant environmental damage, including toxic smoke, oil spills, rising emissions, poisoned soil, and damaged ecosystems. These effects can persist long after the conflict ends, reshaping the environment permanently.