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VEAT annual report tracks vessels, helps Ecology understand oil spill risks
23 Apr 2024 19:50 GMT
… the environment and human health. The Spills Program Prevention … program
A formal vessel oil spill prevention program was started … this data for their oil spill prevention efforts, so they … the Spills Program understand potential oil spill risks. For example, …
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Settlement for BP oil spill workers falls short of expectations
22 Apr 2024 13:44 GMT
… workers affected by the BP oil spill has largely failed, leaving many … linked to a range of health issues. These include respiratory … their health problems, which in some cases require ongoing medical treatment … minority communities face more health problems.
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14 years later, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues to affect Louisiana
22 Apr 2024 00:20 GMT
Saturday marked the Deepwater Horizon oil spill’s 14th anniversary. The environmental … the immediate area also suffered health problems. Shortness of breath, headaches … years later, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues to influence the ecosystems …
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Once praised, the settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing
18 Apr 2024 19:05 GMT
… no health insurance,” he said.
Even when people did seek medical attention … later, a doctor at an oil spill medical station referred him to a … , but from a public health standpoint — yes, the oil spill made people sick …
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2010 BP oil spill : Many Gulf oil spill cleanup workers left with little compensation for health issues
18 Apr 2024 16:07 GMT
Thousands of ordinary people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A court settlement was supposed to help compensate them, but it hasn’t turned out as expected. A large majority got only the minimum award …
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Takeaways from AP’s story on the BP oil spill medical settlement’s shortcomings
18 Apr 2024 14:11 GMT
… by the National Institutes of Health, have found that workers … affidavits attesting to their medical problems and collect $1 … court that the firm manufactured medical diagnoses. Then Nations agreed … broader reach than the BP oil spill,” said Jason Clark, a …
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Thousands of ordinary people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick.
18 Apr 2024 13:50 GMT
… no health insurance,” he said.
Even when people did seek medical attention … later, a doctor at an oil spill medical station referred him to a … , but from a public health standpoint — yes, the oil spill made people sick …
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Commentary: Seeds of change for our planet and mental health this Earth Day
20 Apr 2024 13:22 GMT
… , after the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. Teaming with fellow environmental advocate … backyard soil, and creates a healthier environment for future generations.
There …
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Seeds of Change for Our Planet and Mental Health This Earth Day
19 Apr 2024 22:57 GMT
It’s natural for us to struggle when major life changes occur. However, going outdoors has been shown to improve emotional well-being, especially when surrounded by friends and family. So as Earth Day approaches on April 22, consider involving your …
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UAE: Doctors warn of post-rain health hazards
19 Apr 2024 05:58 GMT
… Medicine, Medeor Hospital, Abu Dhabi, pointed out other specific health risks … Dr Razak said mental health could also be impacted … motorists
If there is oil spill from cars submerged in … and promptly reporting any health hazards to emergency response teams …