Climate Emergency

cafcnick1992 said:

Friend Or Defoe said:

It's a good start, obviously decades from a transatlantic flight! I remember when electric cars had the top speed of a milk float and look them now.

They still have the range of a milk float mind

What still has the range of a milk float - milk floats? 

redman said:

ME14addick said:

A cargo ship has collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea off East Yorkshire.  32 casualties reported and both vessels appear to be on fire. This could be a huge disaster for the environment.

Hopefully won't be. All tankers these days, certainly in the western world, are double hull. This should mean there is not a massive oil spill into The North Sea. However, as far as I can tell, no details have been released.

It's been reported that the tanker was carrying jet fuel. The tv pictures look pretty bad.

The east coast has some very important wildlife sites, so we must hope that they will not be affected. Not much has been said about the container ship's cargo, hopefully not hazardous goods. 

se9addick said:

The BBC are reporting that jet fuel is spilling into the North Sea, I really hope this doesn’t turn into a huge ecological disaster.

Jet fuel is highly volatile so they'll need to be bloody careful in dealing with it 

DaveMehmet said:

se9addick said:

The BBC are reporting that jet fuel is spilling into the North Sea, I really hope this doesn’t turn into a huge ecological disaster.

Jet fuel is highly volatile so they'll need to be bloody careful in dealing with it 

Can't melt steel beams though

Chizz said:

Stu_of_Kunming said:

ME14addick said:

A cargo ship has collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea off East Yorkshire.  32 casualties reported and both vessels appear to be on fire. This could be a huge disaster for the environment.

0 casualties reported, one person in hospital. 

What is he or she doing in hospital then? 

Just on a trip out to have a wander about the place when she's supposed to be working from home

Stu_of_Kunming said:

ME14addick said:

A cargo ship has collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea off East Yorkshire.  32 casualties reported and both vessels appear to be on fire. This could be a huge disaster for the environment.

0 casualties reported, one person in hospital. 

I wrote that post whilst watching live coverage on tv. At that time they were reporting 32 casualties. Look at the time stamp on my post.

shirty5 said:

ME14addick said:

A cargo ship has collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea off East Yorkshire.  32 casualties reported and both vessels appear to be on fire. This could be a huge disaster for the environment.

Accidents happen from time to time. More importantly all crew seem to be ok

Of course it's good that the crew are OK, but it may still be a disaster for the environment. The East coast has some very important nature reserves, at a time when nature is struggling, it does not need accidents like this. There is large gannet colony not far away. The Wash is internationally important for birds and the Norfolk Coast is important for seals, which currently have pups.

'It was carrying 15 containers of sodium cyanide among other cargo, according to a report from maritime data provider Lloyd's List Intelligence', that sounds very nasty.

https://news.sky.com/story/environmental-impact-of-oil-tanker-collision-depends-on-at-least-three-things-13325891

This is what co-pilot has to say:

Sodium cyanide is highly toxic and can have devastating effects on marine ecosystems. When it enters the sea, it dissolves and releases cyanide ions, which are harmful to aquatic life. Here are some of the potential impacts:

• Marine Life Mortality: Cyanide poisoning can cause immediate death in fish and other marine organisms by interfering with their ability to use oxygen.

• Coral Reef Damage: Cyanide is sometimes used in illegal fishing practices to stun fish, but it also kills coral reefs, which are vital habitats for many marine species.

• Ecosystem Disruption: The death of key species can lead to imbalances in the ecosystem, affecting food chains and biodiversity.

• Long-Term Effects: Cyanide can persist in the environment, leading to prolonged exposure and harm to marine life.

Stig said:

From the Independent and shown as updated in the last ten minutes, "More than 30 casualties have been brought ashore".

orpingtonRED said:

cafcnick1992 said:

Friend Or Defoe said:

cafcnick1992 said:

Friend Or Defoe said:

It's a good start, obviously decades from a transatlantic flight! I remember when electric cars had the top speed of a milk float and look them now.

They still have the range of a milk float mind

Is 1992 the year of your first game, birth year or the year you live in?

It's the year I met your mum actually. Been a happy man ever since.

I'm just glad mum jokes are still going.
It's an Emergency when these stop

You know we’re a Facebook arrest away from that happening tho!

redman said:

ME14addick said:

shirty5 said:

ME14addick said:

A cargo ship has collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea off East Yorkshire.  32 casualties reported and both vessels appear to be on fire. This could be a huge disaster for the environment.

Accidents happen from time to time. More importantly all crew seem to be ok

Of course it's good that the crew are OK, but it may still be a disaster for the environment. The East coast has some very important nature reserves, at a time when nature is struggling, it does not need accidents like this. There is large gannet colony not far away. The Wash is internationally important for birds and the Norfolk Coast is important for seals, which currently have pups.

Looks like my earlier comment was too optimistic. Fingers crossed re the enviromental impact. Still very unclear at this stage though. 

Let's hope that the effects won't be too bad, it is a great worry though, as the area is so important for wildlife.

Sadly one crew member is missing and the search has been called off. 

In the great fight, what do we think of switching to eating lab grown meat?

swordfish said:

In the great fight, what do we think of switching to eating lab grown meat?

Will they be able to grow this, the latest addition at my local?