Some studies have found that people who participated in oil spill cleanups experienced damage in their blood and liver functions.
capsizedAll 20 crew onboard the MT Princess Empress were rescued by the foreign general cargo vessel MV EFES, Joselito Sinocruz of Batangas’ Port Management Office said.
“long-term damage” to the maritime environment around Mindoro islandIt was not only the environment that was suddenly at risk due to the oil spill, but Mindoro residents as well, who had to deal with the oil reaching their coastlines. Residents of Pola, Oriental Mindoro, reportedWhat health risks are humans exposed to when they come in contact with industrial oil spills? Here are some things to know.
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