How a tanker oil spill devastated the Verde Island Passage in the Philippines

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In February 2023, an oil tanker sank and spilled most of its 800,000 tonnes of industrial oil into the Philippines' Verde Island Passage, one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots.

With more oil and gas fields in the pipeline around Southeast Asia, local communities and environmental groups are calling for greater protection and safeguards for the region.

With more oil and gas fields in the pipeline around Southeast Asia, local communities and environmental groups are calling for greater protection and safeguards for the region.We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.

 

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