SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The government of Trinidad and Tobago announced Tuesday that it is partnering with international experts to remove the wreckage of a barge that capsized in nearby waters and caused a major oil spill. T&T Salvage, a Texas-based company, and QT Environmental, of Minnesota, will work with local officials to also … Read more
The mystery vessel was reported overturned last week just off the coast of Tobago, the northern island of the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago. No crew were spotted — just a dark, sticky fluid leaking from the vessel. That material is now blackening beaches, a key draw for the country’s important tourism sector. On … Read more
February 12, 2024 1:50 PM EST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister said a large oil spill near the twin-island nation in the eastern Caribbean has caused a “national emergency” as crews struggled to contain the oil already coating numerous beaches on Tobago’s southwest coast. The government has yet to identify … Read more
If you are wondering why there is little to no information on her love life, the answer is simple — Bethenny Frankel is not a fan of flaunting relationships on social media! Known for her candid and fearless approach, the former “Real Housewives of New York City” star recently shared her thoughts on the topic. … Read more
Former President Donald Trump’s decision to skip next month’s third GOP presidential primary debate and instead hold a rivaling rally just up the road highlights how complicated – and at times thorny – the relationship between the Republican National Committee and the front-runner’s team has become. The RNC was caught off guard when Trump’s campaign … Read more
MEXICO CITY — Nine years after a massive waste spill from a copper mine in the northern Mexican border state of Sonora, locals are still suffering from “alarming” levels of soil, air and water pollution, Mexico’s Environment Department said Thursday. Summarizing a 239-page report, officials also confirmed, using satellite images, that the spill was not … Read more
SHENZHEN, CHINA – MARCH 09: View of excessive industrial and residential buildings on March 9, 2016 in Shenzhen, China. Normal financial slowdown continues in China whereas the property value and inventory bubble faces threat. (Picture by Zhong Zhi/Getty Photographs) Zhong Zhi | Getty Photographs Information | Getty Photographs China’s financial challenges have given rise to … Read more
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Globs of asphalt binder that spilled into Montana’s Yellowstone River throughout a bridge collapse and practice derailment may very well be seen on islands and riverbanks downstream from Yellowstone Nationwide Park every week after the spill occurred, witnesses report. Officers with the Environmental Safety Company mentioned cleanup efforts started on Sunday, … Read more