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Neglected oil spills in Canadian little-known Canadian oilpatch go unpunished for years

Neglected oil spills in Canadian little-known Canadian oilpatch go unpunished for years

Oil spills in Manitoba have gone unchecked for 16 years, with no fines or penalties issued for 6.5 million liters of leaked oil and saltwater.

Julia-Simone Rutgers reports for The Narwhal.

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Deep-water oil terminal near Texas raises safety concerns

Enterprise Products' new deep-water oil terminal off the Texas coast could pose significant risks due to its unconventional design, which allows tankers to moor closer than usual, potentially leading to catastrophic accidents in severe weather.

James Osborne reports for the Houston Chronicle.

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Heiltsuk leaders seek justice on the global stage for a historic spill's fallout

Heiltsuk leaders seek justice on the global stage for a historic spill's fallout

Heiltsuk tribal leaders from coastal British Columbia have taken their grievances over Canada's inadequate spill response to an international forum, aiming to secure legal recognition for cultural losses.

Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood reports for The Narwhal.

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Chevron settles for a historic fine over California oil spills

In a landmark move, Chevron has agreed to pay $13 million in fines to California agencies for its oil spill incidents, marking a step towards addressing past environmental damages.

Janet Wilson reports for ProPublica and The Desert Sun.

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Shell to divest Nigerian onshore oil operations amid environmental concerns

Shell's proposal, if approved without restrictions by the Nigerian government, could limit the oil giant's liability for decades of environmental pollution.

Taiwo Adebayo reports for Associated Press.

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Severe cold leads to dozens of oilfield incidents in North Dakota

Extreme cold this past week has led to a blitz of spills and other incidents in North Dakota's Bakken oil fields.
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California oil companies face tougher enforcement under new law

California will soon have more authority to fine oil companies that cause major spills or other hazards. The measure steps up potential fines and allows criminal charges against companies that harm health, safety and the environment.

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