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international-news1 year ago

"Yemeni Government Reports Sinking of UK-Owned Ship Rubymar Hit by Houthi Missile"

The cargo ship Rubymar, previously targeted by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, has sunk, according to Yemen's government, potentially causing an "environmental catastrophe." The UK-owned vessel was hit by missiles on February 18 and had been abandoned by its crew. The sinking marks the first vessel lost since the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping began in November, disrupting international trade and prompting US and UK strikes against Yemeni targets.

via Al Jazeera English|
#environmental-catastrophe#houthi-rebels#international-news
climate-change2 years ago

"Scientists Warn: Earth Teeters on Brink of Five Catastrophic Climate Tipping Points"

Scientists warn that the Earth is on the brink of crossing five critical climate tipping points, with three more at risk in the 2030s if global temperatures rise 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. These tipping points, including the collapse of ice sheets, thawing permafrost, and the death of coral reefs, could trigger irreversible damage to ecosystems, staple crop growth, and lead to mass displacement, political instability, and financial collapse. Unlike gradual climate changes, tipping points can cause sudden and permanent shifts in the planet's functioning. The report highlights the urgent need for action as world leaders gather for the Cop28 climate summit, with current emissions targets putting the planet on track to heat 2.5C by the end of the century.

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#climate-summit#climate-tipping-points
environment2 years ago

"SMIT Team Commences Risky Oil Transfer from Decaying FSO Safer"

The UN-led effort to prevent an environmental and humanitarian disaster from the decaying FSO Safer supertanker off Yemen's coast is progressing as the replacement vessel Nautica is en route to the site. All technical preparations and agreements for the oil transfer operation have been finalized. The FSO Safer, which contains 1.14 million barrels of oil, has been at risk of breaking up or exploding since it was abandoned in 2015. The UN warns that a major spill would devastate fishing communities and cost billions of dollars to clean up. The UNDP has contracted SMIT for the operation, and the oil transfer is expected to take about two weeks to complete once the replacement vessel arrives.

via gCaptain|
#environment#environmental-catastrophe#fso-safer
environment2 years ago

The Ecological and Humanitarian Fallout of Ukraine's Dam Collapse and Russian Occupation.

The collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine has caused a fast-moving disaster that is turning into a long-term ecological catastrophe. The destruction of the dam has affected drinking water, food supplies, and ecosystems reaching into the Black Sea. The short-term dangers include tens of thousands of parcels of land flooded, while the long-term consequences will be generational. The dam's collapse has created an uncertain future for the region of southern Ukraine that was an arid plain until the damming of the Dnieper River 70 years ago. The Ukrainian Agriculture Ministry estimated that 10,000 hectares of farmland were underwater in the territory of Kherson province controlled by Ukraine, and "many times more than that" in territory occupied by Russia.

via The Associated Press|
#dam-collapse#ecosystem#environment
environment2 years ago

Kakhovka Dam Collapse: A Dual Disaster for Ukraine

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine is causing a long-term environmental catastrophe that is affecting drinking water, food supplies, and ecosystems reaching into the Black Sea. The British Defense Ministry said the incident has "almost certainly severely disrupted the occupied Crimean Peninsula's primary source of fresh water" because the water level in the dam's reservoir had likely fallen below the level of the inlet that feeds the canal. The impact also continues to be felt in Ukrainian-held territory, with major flooding displacing entire communities, destroying homes, and creating a severe health emergency.

via DW (English)|
#environment#environmental-catastrophe#flooding
environment2 years ago

The Devastating Aftermath of Ukraine's Dam Collapse.

The collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine has caused a fast-moving disaster that is turning into a long-term ecological catastrophe. The destruction of the dam has affected drinking water, food supplies, and ecosystems reaching into the Black Sea. The short-term dangers can be seen from outer space, with tens of thousands of parcels of land flooded, and more to come. Experts say the long-term consequences will be generational, affecting flora and fauna populations for a decade or more. The dam's collapse has also uprooted landmines, torn through caches of weapons and ammunition, and carried 150 tons of machine oil to the Black Sea.

via ABC News|
#dam-collapse#ecosystem#environment
environment2 years ago

Philippine Biodiversity and Fishermen's Livelihood Threatened by Sunken Oil Tanker

The sunken oil tanker, MT Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel, has been leaking oil for over a month near the Philippine island province of Oriental Mindoro, polluting the shores of at least three provinces, costing the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen, and threatening over 20 marine protected areas. The disaster is affecting the breeding ground for native marine species, whose population may decline in the future because they are unable to mate in the polluted waters. The fishing sector is losing $900,000 per day, with potentially months to go before the spill is fully contained. The government has yet to take any punitive decision or action against polluters one month since the catastrophe.

via CNN|
#environment#environmental-catastrophe#fishing-industry