Lebanon coast escapes oil spill damage
But war may have caused other long-lasting environmental problems.
When Israeli bombs hit the Jiyyeh power plant in Lebanon last July, 15,000 tonnes of fuel oil spilled into the sea — yet another bit of bad news in the war between the two countries. But a 23 January report suggests that the marine environment has been spared long-term damage.
Oil pollution from the plant has been largely contained, experts say, even though the month-long war initially hampered clean-up efforts. Environmental problems remain, though, including damage to factories, industrial sites, agricultural land and infrastructure that continues to pose a threat to public health. Leaked chemicals are polluting water supplies, and unexploded bombs are stopping farmers from resuming their work.
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Posted by: sousterrains | February 13, 2007 06:02 PM