Environmental disaster

An environmental disaster is a disaster to the natural environment due to human activity, which distinguishes it from the concept of a natural disaster. It is also distinct from intentional acts of war such as nuclear bombings.

In this case, the impact of humans' alteration of the ecosystem has led to widespread and/or long-lasting consequences. It can include the deaths of animals (including humans) and plants, or severe disruption of human life, possibly requiring migration.

Environmental disasters

Environmental disasters can have an effect on agriculture, biodiversity, the economy and human health. The causes include pollution, depletion of natural resources, industrial activity or agriculture.

List of environmental disasters caused by humans

Seveso disaster, 1976 - Release of dioxin.

Amoco Cadiz oil spill, 1978 - the vessel broke in two, releasing its entire cargo of 1.6 million barrels (250,000 m³) of oil.

Ok Tedi environmental disaster, 1984. As of 2006, mine operators have discharged about two billion tons of tailings, overburden and mine-induced erosion into the Ok Tedi river system. About 1,588 square kilometres (613 sq mi) of forest has died or is under stress.

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California to waive environmental rules for fire season prep

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Death toll rises to 62 in China chemical plant blast

Herald-Standard 23 Mar 2019

Meanwhile, environmental monitoring and early warning should be strengthened to prevent environmental pollution as well as secondary disasters," it quoted Xi as saying ... Thursday's disaster occurred at a factory run by the Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical Co....

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Arkansas Online 23 Mar 2019

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Labour should adopt its members’ Green New Deal, but climate change can’t be left to politicians

New Statesman 22 Mar 2019

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Death toll in China chemical plant explosion increases

This is Money 22 Mar 2019

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Two advanced satellites put into service

China Daily 22 Mar 2019

China put two Earth observation satellites into operation on Thursday after testing, saying they will assist in a wide range of public services including environmental protection, air-pollution mitigation, agricultural and forestry surveys and disaster relief....

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China chemical plant blast kills 47, injures hundreds more

Albuquerque Journal 22 Mar 2019

Meanwhile, environmental monitoring and early warning should be strengthened to prevent environmental pollution as well as secondary disasters,” it quoted Xi as saying ... Thursday’s disaster occurred at a factory run by the Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical Co....

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Explosion at China chemical plant kills 47 and injures hundreds more

The Los Angeles Times 22 Mar 2019

Meanwhile, environmental monitoring and early warning should be strengthened to prevent environmental pollution as well as secondary disasters," Xinhua quoted Xi as saying ... Thursday's disaster occurred at a factory run by the Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical Co....

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China chemical plant blast kills 44, injures hundreds more

News & Record 22 Mar 2019

Meanwhile, environmental monitoring and early warning should be strengthened to prevent environmental pollution as well as secondary disasters," the report quoted Xi as saying ... Thursday's disaster occurred at a factory run by the Jiangsu Tianjiayi Chemical Co....

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The Conversation 22 Mar 2019

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China chemical plant blast kills at least 47, injures hundreds more

Honolulu Star-Advertiser 22 Mar 2019

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Xi demands all-out efforts to rescue victims after industrial park explosion kills 47

Xinhua 22 Mar 2019

Meanwhile, environment monitoring and early warning should be strengthened to prevent environmental pollution as well as secondary disasters. The explosion happened at about 2.48 p.m ... ....

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