Oil spills. Can you suggest something as a good contribution to solution of the problem of oil spills?
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Petroleum-Degrading Enzymes: Bioremediation and New Prospects
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;"While oil is a necessary risk in a complex society, recent and avoidable major oil releases have demonstrated that serious improvements in oil spill response are warranted to improve effectiveness. Industry has invoked many operating and maintenance procedures to reduce accidents that lead to spills. The rate of spillage has decreased in the past 10 years, even with increased oil production, transportation, and consumption. Despite this, spill experts estimate that 30% to 50% of oil spills are either directly or indirectly caused by human error, with 20% to 40% of all spills caused by equipment failure or malfunction. Emerging spill risks include increased maritime activity in the Arctic, deepwater exploration and development, and the rapid expansion of rail transport of crude oil. Oil spills have many adverse effects on the environment. However, efforts for spill containment and recovery are considered to be only moderately effective. Most often, spilled oil strands on the shoreline and requires cleanup efforts, though care is needed to minimize additional harm that can slow overall recovery". From: (PDF) Oil Spills: Causes, Consequences, Prevention, and Countermeasures. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301932090_Oil_Spills_Causes_Consequences_Prevention_and_Countermeasures [accessed Mar 16 2025].
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Sergei Andreevich Ostroumov
Oil spills represent a serious environmental challenge with wide-ranging and long-term consequences for ecosystems, seas, and coastlines. Although the rate of oil spills has decreased over the past decade, a significant portion of these spills is still associated with human factors, whether due to human errors or equipment failures. This statistic highlights the importance of improving operational standards and procedures to reduce the likelihood of these incidents.
Furthermore, emerging risks arising from increased activity in the Arctic, deepwater exploration, and the transportation of crude oil by rail present new challenges that require additional attention and investments in prevention and rapid response. While efforts to control and clean up oil spills have improved efficiency, there are still significant gaps, particularly regarding the recovery of coastal areas and the environment.
This emphasizes the need for innovations in technologies for quick and effective oil spill cleanup, as well as a strategic approach that includes prevention and workforce training. It is also important to highlight the need for global cooperation and strict regulations that could reduce the risk of future incidents and accelerate recovery after oil spills.
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