Feb 25, 2025 · Oil is an ancient fossil fuel that we use to heat our homes, generate electricity, and power large sectors of our economy. But when oil accidentally spills into the ocean, it can cause big …

This is a reverse-chronological list of oil spills that have occurred throughout the world and spill (s) that are currently ongoing. Quantities are measured in tonnes of crude oil with one tonne roughly equal to …

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Jan 29, 2026 · Oil spill, leakage of petroleum onto the surface of a large body of water. Oceanic oil spills became a major environmental problem in the 1960s, chiefly as a result of intensified petroleum …

Jul 12, 2024 · An oil spill in Montreal's Pointe-aux-Trembles waters is being cleaned up by the Canadian Coast Guard. The City of Montreal is assuring the public that the water is still "safe to consume."

News about Oil Spills, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Nov 12, 2025 · This booklet provides information about oil spills. It contains chapters that outline and explain oil spills, their potential effects on the environment, how they are cleaned up, and how …