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 …

Oil spills can result from the release of crude oil from tankers, offshore platforms, drilling rigs, and wells. They may also involve spills of refined petroleum products, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, as well …

Nov 10, 2025 · 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 …

1 day ago · In April 2025, workers with Lambda Energy Resources doing routine maintenance on a pipeline in Pigeon River Country State Forest discovered a leak. The line was immediately shut …

Dec 6, 2025 · More than 4,000 gallons of oil and contaminated wastewater spilled in southern Monterey County following a pipeline failure early Friday, according to state emergency filings.

5 days ago · A significant oil spill in California's Monterey County has highlighted the stark contradiction between the state's environmental promises and its ongoing fossil fuel reality. On December 5th, a …

The operator of the Keystone Pipeline says preliminary findings indicate a fatigue crack caused an oil spill in North Dakota in April. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization …