Thursday, August 4, 2011

UN: Oil Spills Leave Widespread Ecological Damage in a Region of Nigeria's Crude-Rich Delta

By: Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press - 08/4/201
LAGOS, Nigeria - A region of Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta suffers widespread ecological damage as spilled oil seeps into its drinking water, destroys plants and remains in the ground for decades at a time, according to a United Nations report. Details here.

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Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn

The Guardian. People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary. Health issues, loneliness and poverty are exacerbating ...