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🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Attack on Oil Facilities Will Be Felt Far Beyond Tehran, and May Even Stop the War

The recent attack on oil facilities near Tehran has resulted in significant environmental degradation and may have broader implications for the ongoing conflict.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The reason for the fall of the unusual black rain in Iran

Tehran experienced a toxic 'black rain' after bombings on oil facilities led to massive fires and contamination.

Mar 9 • 14:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Pictures: Day Turned to Night. Oil Smoke Shrouds Tehran and Surroundings

Oil smoke has enveloped Tehran and its surroundings, creating an eerie atmosphere as daylight faded to darkness.

Mar 9 • 13:40 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

"Everything is dark, like our future": After the attack on the oil facilities, smoke and despair cover Tehran

Tehran experiences a thick layer of smoke and air pollution following airstrikes on its oil facilities, resulting in casualties and health concerns.

Mar 9 • 13:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Tehran Suffocated by Smoke and Black Rain: Israel Attacks Iranian Refineries and Fuel Depositories

Tehran is enveloped in smoke due to Israeli bombings targeting Iranian fuel stores and refineries, resulting in significant fires and environmental pollution.

Mar 9 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tehran's sky filled with black smoke, risk of acidic rain

Tehran's atmosphere is currently engulfed in black smoke due to recent Israeli attacks on oil depots and refineries, raising concerns over a potential risk of acidic rain as highlighted by the Red Cross.

Mar 9 • 08:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Bright as Day at Night... Photos Emerge After Airstrike on Tehran

Images from Tehran reveal thick black smoke filling the sky and a layer of soot covering streets and homes following an airstrike on oil facilities.

Mar 9 • 08:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

It is raining oil in Tehran, reports CNN

CNN reports that there are unusual weather conditions in Tehran causing the phenomenon of rainfall resembling oil.

Mar 8 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Environmentalists continue to intensively search for pollution sources in Žiežmariai

Environmentalists in Lithuania are working intensively to identify sources of pollution following the detection of oil products entering the Žiežmariai wastewater treatment facilities.

Mar 5 • 11:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The stuck ships in the Arabian Gulf.. 'deadly' noise and 'suffocating' smoke

The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, specifically due to U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran, has led to significant environmental hazards from over 150 oil tankers stranded in the Arabian Gulf.

Mar 4 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Oil products spill into Strėva: search for the polluter intensifies as a pipe is found at 3 meters depth, but whose is it?

A recent oil product spill into the Strėva River in Lithuania has prompted authorities to investigate its source after a pipe was discovered at the site.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mexico: recycling tons of human hair to clean water channels

In Mexico, an initiative is using recycled human hair to create eco-friendly filters that help clean oil from the famous canals of Xochimilco.

Feb 20 • 17:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Oil products flowed into the Strėva River in Žiežmariai

Oil products have spilled into the Strėva River in Žiežmariai, prompting a response from firefighters who deployed containment measures.

Feb 19 • 08:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

How often should you apply oil to prevent baldness? Hair fall can be stopped

Experts recommend the right amount of oil application to prevent hair fall and strengthen roots amidst issues like stress, pollution, and poor diet.

Feb 19 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian oil production becomes more polluting in 2025

Brazil's oil production has become more polluting in 2025, with natural gas flaring hitting a 15-year high and greenhouse gas emissions increasing from Petrobras.

Feb 16 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Oil that Hit the Northeast in 2019 Reached Florida in Plastic Waste

Researchers discovered that oil that impacted the beaches of Northeast Brazil in 2019 traveled all the way to Florida carried by plastic waste.

Feb 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Environmental terrorism: new oil slicks and dead birds found off Odesa coast after Russian attack

An environmental crisis has unfolded off the coast of Odesa following a Russian drone attack that caused oil spills and led to the death of marine life.

Feb 11 • 12:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Significantly Increased Premiums After Climate Disasters

Insurance premiums in the U.S. have surged dramatically following climate disasters, prompting three states to sue oil companies for their role in pollution.

Feb 9 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Lithuania, 60% of used oil is 'disappearing' - experts see illegal burning

Experts are concerned that a significant portion of used motor oil is unaccounted for in Lithuania, with only 25% properly processed, leading to environmental pollution risks.

Feb 6 • 07:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

why to use coconut oil in winter skin care

Coconut oil has become a staple in daily skin care, particularly in winter, known for its nourishing and hydrating properties, and protective effects against cold and pollution.

Jan 10 • 10:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Experts warn of biggest ‘scandal in litigation system’ if SCOTUS doesn’t nix landmark energy pollution case

Experts are warning that a Supreme Court decision on a significant case regarding the jurisdiction of lawsuits for coastal erosion could have major implications for the litigation system and localities' ability to hold Big Oil companies accountable.

Jan 8 • 20:37 UTC

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