The top 10 oil spill response technologies for preventing and treating spills include satellite monitoring, chemical ...

After the Deepwater Horizon oil blowout in 2010, rescuers rushed to save birds, like this pelican. In the end, it didn’t really matter, most birds died. Louisiana Governors Office / Alamy Stock Photo ...

Oil spills can be among the most devastating environmental disasters, with the potential to severely damage marine ecosystems, disrupt coastal communities, and impose lasting economic damage.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

An above-ground storage tank operated by Carbon California released approximately 420 gallons of crude oil into a tributary ...

Cooking oil spills can be a nightmare to clean, but this helpful cleaning hack could do the trick in minutes. For those of us who regularly cook our own meals, cooking oil is one of the most vital ...

Oceanic oil spills are one of the worst events humanity can inflict upon the natural world. Whether it's from an oil rig's mishap or deliberate wartime actions, oil being dumped into the ocean can ...

Oil spills continue to pose a serious threat to avian species worldwide. The contamination of aquatic and coastal ecosystems not only results in immediate mortality but also provokes sublethal effects ...

1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil into the Persian Gulf. 2. April 20, 2010 – An explosion occurs on board the BP-contracted ...

Colombia's national oil company, Ecopetrol, is facing accusations of failing to report and rectify oil spills, leading to significant environmental damage and scrutiny. A whistleblower has come ...

A day after thousands of gallons of oil overflowed into the water in Baltimore’s Harbor East area, officials from multiple agencies said Thursday that they have contained the spill in what Gov. Wes ...