Aging Alaska Oil Platform Linked to Miles-Long Sheen, Raising Drilling Safety Questions
A miles-long oil sheen was spotted near an inactive platform in Alaska's Cook Inlet, though authorities say it has since dissipated and its source remains under investigation. The Sierra Club's Alaska director warned that the incident highlights dangers from decades-old infrastructure and added stress on endangered beluga whales and salmon. The group called for accountability and opposed expanded offshore leasing while safeguards are weakened.
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