Mongabay on Nostr: A new report warns that the expansion of oil, gas and liquefied natural gas projects ...

A new report warns that the expansion of oil, gas and liquefied natural gas projects in the Coral Triangle region in the Western Pacific risks unleashing more oil spills, direct damage to coral reefs, noise pollution and ship traffic, not to mention greenhouse gas emissions.

More than 100 offshore oil and gas blocks are currently in production, and more than 450 additional blocks are earmarked for future exploration, according to the report.

By Ashley Yeong
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/11/coral-biodiversity-hotspot-at-risk-from-fossil-fuel-expansion-report-warns/

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