Fuel eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spills

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By EHN CuratorsApr 20, 2026, 6:45 am114 ptsTrending
As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions.

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