<strong>Written By:</strong> jensonj
<strong>Date:</strong> 2006-08-02 09:31:05
<a href="/article/73105722-environmental-crisis-in-lebanon">Article Link</a>

The UN and other international organisations are assisting the Lebanese government as it attempts to contain thousands of tonnes of oil.

"The Lebanese government has requested international assistance from the UN, and we stand ready to do all we can," said Unep Executive Director Achim Steiner.
A number of Mediterranean countries are contributing equipment and personnel.

But according to the Lebanese environment ministry, "minimal amounts of dispersants, booms, adsorbents, and skimmers are readily available".

Story from BBC NEWS:
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/5233358.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/5233358.stm</a>

Published: 2006/07/31 22:41:45 GMT










[Proofreader's note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on August 3, 2006]

   

Is somebody going to send Israel the bill?

   

Just another one of the many war crimes committed by Israel only this one should be considered against the world not just Lebanon.

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"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." Friedrich Nietzsche

   

Aaaahhhh, the planet is already polluted - like another oil slick really makes a difference.

The way things are going, the Canadian taxpayer will end up footing the cleanup bill.