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California Oil Spill Timeline: Authorities knew of spill at least 12 hours before it was reported

About 144,000 gallons of crude oil has spilled off the coast of California, it is thought to be one of the largest oil spills in the state’s recent history. The oil spill has shut down prized beaches, damaged the environment and presented possible health hazards for local residents. An investigation into the pipeline leak clarifies […]

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California: Major oil spill washes ashore contaminating beaches and wetlands, killing marine wildlife

An oil spill off the coast of California, United States has started killing fish, contaminating wetlands and destroying beaches. About 3,000 barrels of oil have spread over an area covering 33sq km off the Orange County coast. Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said portions of the coastline were covered in oil. An investigation into the pipeline […]