🌊Experts fear for Mediterranean beach season due to shadow fleet
Representatives of environmental organizations declare an unprecedented increase in oil in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This applies especially to the area of the island of Rhodes. This is confirmed by representatives of the company PanMarine, which is engaged in collecting oil from the water and its processing.
Some beaches are already fenced off, and access to them is limited. In the future, if this practice continues, the authorities of the coastal regions of Greece and Turkey are ready to close the beaches and suspend the holiday season. According to economists, this could lead to a loss of about 500 million euros in foreign exchange earnings.
The analysis shows that these spots are a consequence of oil transported by shadow fleet tankers in the Aegean Sea. Their number has increased significantly recently. In this regard, environmentalists are calling for an intensified fight against shadow fleet tankers.
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Representatives of environmental organizations declare an unprecedented increase in oil in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This applies especially to the area of the island of Rhodes. This is confirmed by representatives of the company PanMarine, which is engaged in collecting oil from the water and its processing.
Some beaches are already fenced off, and access to them is limited. In the future, if this practice continues, the authorities of the coastal regions of Greece and Turkey are ready to close the beaches and suspend the holiday season. According to economists, this could lead to a loss of about 500 million euros in foreign exchange earnings.
The analysis shows that these spots are a consequence of oil transported by shadow fleet tankers in the Aegean Sea. Their number has increased significantly recently. In this regard, environmentalists are calling for an intensified fight against shadow fleet tankers.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker MANDALA, IMO 9299135, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage
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The sanctioned tanker MANDALA, IMO 9299135, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage
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⚡️🌞Globally, renewables have saved $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases
On average, the production of 1 MWh of wind energy costs only $33, and solar energy costs $44
Clean energy remains the most competitive in terms of generation costs, and some of its segments have become even cheaper in 2025. So much so that the price of energy produced by 90% of industrial renewable energy projects was lower than generation at new gas-fired power plants. Such an economic advantage contributes to the wider deployment of "green" energy projects and brings tangible bonuses for the economy and the environment.
According to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), last year alone, the use of renewables made it possible to avoid spending $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases. As a result, 8.4 gigatons of CO2 were not released into the atmosphere.
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On average, the production of 1 MWh of wind energy costs only $33, and solar energy costs $44
Clean energy remains the most competitive in terms of generation costs, and some of its segments have become even cheaper in 2025. So much so that the price of energy produced by 90% of industrial renewable energy projects was lower than generation at new gas-fired power plants. Such an economic advantage contributes to the wider deployment of "green" energy projects and brings tangible bonuses for the economy and the environment.
According to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), last year alone, the use of renewables made it possible to avoid spending $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases. As a result, 8.4 gigatons of CO2 were not released into the atmosphere.
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💧🌞China has built the world's largest solar-hydrogen power plant
These are not separate installations, each of which performs its own function. They are all combined into an integrated energy complex, designed as a single mechanism. The engine of this system is a 400 MW solar power plant installed above the coastal shoals. It is expected that it will produce 486 GWh of energy per year. This is enough to power 200 thousand households, as well as reduce emissions by 300 thousand tons of CO2 per year.
The second element is an energy storage system of 60 MW or 120 MWh. Its key task is to balance the supply, accumulating energy at the peak of solar generation and releasing it when the sun sets.
The final element is a plant for the production of "green" hydrogen with a capacity of 1,500 m3 per hour. This is 482 tons per year. Solar energy splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, meaning the only by-product from production is oxygen molecules.
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These are not separate installations, each of which performs its own function. They are all combined into an integrated energy complex, designed as a single mechanism. The engine of this system is a 400 MW solar power plant installed above the coastal shoals. It is expected that it will produce 486 GWh of energy per year. This is enough to power 200 thousand households, as well as reduce emissions by 300 thousand tons of CO2 per year.
The second element is an energy storage system of 60 MW or 120 MWh. Its key task is to balance the supply, accumulating energy at the peak of solar generation and releasing it when the sun sets.
The final element is a plant for the production of "green" hydrogen with a capacity of 1,500 m3 per hour. This is 482 tons per year. Solar energy splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, meaning the only by-product from production is oxygen molecules.
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🚢❌Activists tried to block tankers with Russian oil
Activists from environmental organizations tried to block blocked an oil tanker in the Bosphorus. The vessel GELOR , IMO 9185528 arrived from Russia with 100 thousand tons of Urals crude oil and tried to transfer the oil to a larger tanker Pertamina Prime.
Activists on kayaks and inflatable boats tried to block the movement of the tanker, preventing the oil from being pumped from one ship to another. However, the tanker's security opened fire and prevented the participants from participating in the action.
They called for a complete boycott of the Russian oil fleet, which, in their opinion, contributes to the spread of wars and the destruction of the planet.
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Activists from environmental organizations tried to block blocked an oil tanker in the Bosphorus. The vessel GELOR , IMO 9185528 arrived from Russia with 100 thousand tons of Urals crude oil and tried to transfer the oil to a larger tanker Pertamina Prime.
Activists on kayaks and inflatable boats tried to block the movement of the tanker, preventing the oil from being pumped from one ship to another. However, the tanker's security opened fire and prevented the participants from participating in the action.
They called for a complete boycott of the Russian oil fleet, which, in their opinion, contributes to the spread of wars and the destruction of the planet.
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⛴Researchers highlight the dangers of the shadow fleet
Researchers from the University of Naples have stated the significant threats posed by a number of shadow fleet practices. First of all, we are talking about oil transshipment on the high seas, when oil is transferred from one tanker to another.
Such oil transshipment operations on the high seas pose a significant environmental threat, allowing the aggressor to hide the origin of the raw material, evade international control and ensure its supply to third countries, bypassing sanctions.
These actions pose serious threats to environmental safety, especially given the technical condition of the old “shadow fleet” vessels and the lack of insurance. They can lead to large-scale accidents and environmental disasters near the coasts of European Union countries.
Researchers call for increased control over shadow fleet ships passing through the Mediterranean. In particular, they advocate for more inspections on the high seas.
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Researchers from the University of Naples have stated the significant threats posed by a number of shadow fleet practices. First of all, we are talking about oil transshipment on the high seas, when oil is transferred from one tanker to another.
Such oil transshipment operations on the high seas pose a significant environmental threat, allowing the aggressor to hide the origin of the raw material, evade international control and ensure its supply to third countries, bypassing sanctions.
These actions pose serious threats to environmental safety, especially given the technical condition of the old “shadow fleet” vessels and the lack of insurance. They can lead to large-scale accidents and environmental disasters near the coasts of European Union countries.
Researchers call for increased control over shadow fleet ships passing through the Mediterranean. In particular, they advocate for more inspections on the high seas.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker TAGOR, IMO 9282481, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (built in 2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of accident.
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The sanctioned tanker TAGOR, IMO 9282481, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (built in 2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of accident.
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🚢❌Activists blocking ship over alleged Russia uranium links
Around 20 protestors carrying signs reading "Stop toxic contracts" and "Solidarity with Ukrainians", blockaded the Mikhail Dudin at the northern port of Dunkirk early on Monday morning, to prevent it from unloading its cargo, an AFP journalist observed.
Activists, some on kayaks, had impeded the ship while a large banner stretched across the lock read, "Uranium: EDF loves Putin" -- a jab at the French state-owned energy giant.
The environment group has said it has "on numerous occasions" observed the Mikhail Dudin unloading natural or enriched uranium from Russia in France.
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Around 20 protestors carrying signs reading "Stop toxic contracts" and "Solidarity with Ukrainians", blockaded the Mikhail Dudin at the northern port of Dunkirk early on Monday morning, to prevent it from unloading its cargo, an AFP journalist observed.
Activists, some on kayaks, had impeded the ship while a large banner stretched across the lock read, "Uranium: EDF loves Putin" -- a jab at the French state-owned energy giant.
The environment group has said it has "on numerous occasions" observed the Mikhail Dudin unloading natural or enriched uranium from Russia in France.
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🚢⚡️Russia’s "Shadow Fleet" Poses a Threat to Spain
A report on national security issues has been published in Spain. Among the existing threats, the presence of the Russian "shadow fleet" off the country's coast stands out. This Russian "shadow fleet" constitutes a "threat to Spain, compelling it to step up control measures over the maritime areas adjacent to its shores."
Such shipments always carry inherent risks, particularly when involving the aging vessels typically chartered by Russian interests. It is no secret that the "shadow fleet" conducts ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products—part of sales transactions—at sea rather than in port, often off the Spanish coast.
To counter both current and potential threats, analysts are urging Spanish security agencies to tighten surveillance in coastal zones and ports, as well as in Mediterranean areas containing undersea cables and gas pipelines. They also recommend expanding cooperation with the European Maritime Safety Agency.
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A report on national security issues has been published in Spain. Among the existing threats, the presence of the Russian "shadow fleet" off the country's coast stands out. This Russian "shadow fleet" constitutes a "threat to Spain, compelling it to step up control measures over the maritime areas adjacent to its shores."
Such shipments always carry inherent risks, particularly when involving the aging vessels typically chartered by Russian interests. It is no secret that the "shadow fleet" conducts ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products—part of sales transactions—at sea rather than in port, often off the Spanish coast.
To counter both current and potential threats, analysts are urging Spanish security agencies to tighten surveillance in coastal zones and ports, as well as in Mediterranean areas containing undersea cables and gas pipelines. They also recommend expanding cooperation with the European Maritime Safety Agency.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker LISTIGA, IMO 9292838, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The sanctioned tanker LISTIGA, IMO 9292838, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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📜⛴Environmentalists and Nordic Ukraine Forum call on Sweden to stop Russia’s shadow fleet
Activists are calling on Stockholm to take more decisive action, as Russia’s “shadow fleet” not only finances the war, but also threatens the ecology of the Baltic Sea.
Nordic Ukraine Forum, together with environmental organizations, submitted an appeal to the Swedish government demanding that it strengthen measures against the Russian “shadow fleet”. The petition was signed by 19,529 people. The initiative is aimed at restricting the activities of vessels that evade sanctions and pose an ecological threat to the Baltic Sea.
The activists also provided the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a number of recommendations on further measures against illegal schemes for transporting Russian energy resources.
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Activists are calling on Stockholm to take more decisive action, as Russia’s “shadow fleet” not only finances the war, but also threatens the ecology of the Baltic Sea.
Nordic Ukraine Forum, together with environmental organizations, submitted an appeal to the Swedish government demanding that it strengthen measures against the Russian “shadow fleet”. The petition was signed by 19,529 people. The initiative is aimed at restricting the activities of vessels that evade sanctions and pose an ecological threat to the Baltic Sea.
The activists also provided the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a number of recommendations on further measures against illegal schemes for transporting Russian energy resources.
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🚢❌Activists protest in Belgian port over LNG imports from Russia and the US
A protest organized by environmental activists in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge temporarily blocked the entry of ships into the port. Environmentalists organized a protest in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge against the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia and the US to Europe, the DPA agency reports.
About 70 activists from 17 countries took part in the action, including some kayaking on the water.
The activists placed inflatable figures of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on a mock-up of an LNG tanker. The Belga news agency reported that the action temporarily blocked the entry of ships into the port.
“As the EU discusses new sanctions against Russia and Trump continues to pressure the EU to buy more American gas, we call on EU leaders to reduce dependence on fossil gas by completely phasing it out and accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources,” the statement said.
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A protest organized by environmental activists in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge temporarily blocked the entry of ships into the port. Environmentalists organized a protest in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge against the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia and the US to Europe, the DPA agency reports.
About 70 activists from 17 countries took part in the action, including some kayaking on the water.
The activists placed inflatable figures of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on a mock-up of an LNG tanker. The Belga news agency reported that the action temporarily blocked the entry of ships into the port.
“As the EU discusses new sanctions against Russia and Trump continues to pressure the EU to buy more American gas, we call on EU leaders to reduce dependence on fossil gas by completely phasing it out and accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources,” the statement said.
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❗️Risk of an accident
A Russian sanctioned tanker, ARCTIC VOSTOK, IMO 9216298, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an environmental accident.
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A Russian sanctioned tanker, ARCTIC VOSTOK, IMO 9216298, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an environmental accident.
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🚢❌Environmentalists tried to block a Russian LNG tanker in France
Environmental activists tried to prevent a tanker from unloading Russian liquefied gas in the French port of Dunkirk. In their statement, the activists called on the Swedish government to immediately stop importing Russian LNG.
The activists tried to prevent the tanker from docking: they blocked the vessel's movement near the loading dock on a sailboat and kayaks, while other activists climbed into the cranes used to unload the gas. However, port security dispersed the demonstrators.
This is not the first protest in recent months. The activists have already blocked tankers several times, emphasizing the inadmissibility of imports from Russia and the use of fossil fuels. They emphasize the intensification of the fight against the Russian shadow fleet
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Environmental activists tried to prevent a tanker from unloading Russian liquefied gas in the French port of Dunkirk. In their statement, the activists called on the Swedish government to immediately stop importing Russian LNG.
The activists tried to prevent the tanker from docking: they blocked the vessel's movement near the loading dock on a sailboat and kayaks, while other activists climbed into the cranes used to unload the gas. However, port security dispersed the demonstrators.
This is not the first protest in recent months. The activists have already blocked tankers several times, emphasizing the inadmissibility of imports from Russia and the use of fossil fuels. They emphasize the intensification of the fight against the Russian shadow fleet
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⛴Environmental activists attempted to blockade the Enagás LNG terminal at the Spanish port of Valencia.
The activists were protesting against the import of Russian LNG and sought to block one of the Valencia terminals that receives tankers carrying Russian liquefied natural gas.
They blocked the approach to the terminal with one of their vessels, preventing the *Merchant*—a gas carrier with a deadweight of 73,000 tonnes—from docking.
Additionally, activists approached the gas carrier in small boats and painted "No Gas" and "No to War" on its hull. They refused to comply with authorities' demands to move their vessel and continued the blockade until port security dispersed them.
This is not the first such action aimed at disrupting operations at oil and gas facilities in ports that handle Russian LNG tankers. The activists emphasized their support for stricter sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet."
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The activists were protesting against the import of Russian LNG and sought to block one of the Valencia terminals that receives tankers carrying Russian liquefied natural gas.
They blocked the approach to the terminal with one of their vessels, preventing the *Merchant*—a gas carrier with a deadweight of 73,000 tonnes—from docking.
Additionally, activists approached the gas carrier in small boats and painted "No Gas" and "No to War" on its hull. They refused to comply with authorities' demands to move their vessel and continued the blockade until port security dispersed them.
This is not the first such action aimed at disrupting operations at oil and gas facilities in ports that handle Russian LNG tankers. The activists emphasized their support for stricter sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet."
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❗️Risk of accident
A Russian sanctioned tanker EKSPANDER, IMO 9281011, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is very old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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A Russian sanctioned tanker EKSPANDER, IMO 9281011, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is very old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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🚢❌Environmentalists protest against Russian shadow fleet in Irish ports
In the port of Dublin, representatives of environmental organizations tried to organize a protest against the Russian shadow fleet. They tried to block the port area with trucks, which would prevent the possible entry of Russian oil tankers
Representatives of the port administration went out to the protesters and stated that oil tankers carrying oil from Ust-Luga would not stop at the port to unload goods. Only a technical stop is possible to replenish water supplies.
Protesters, outraged by the constant flights of tankers with Russian oil and gas, declared the need to stop regular flights of shadow fleet tankers in the territorial waters of the European Union and to strengthen the sanctions policy.
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In the port of Dublin, representatives of environmental organizations tried to organize a protest against the Russian shadow fleet. They tried to block the port area with trucks, which would prevent the possible entry of Russian oil tankers
Representatives of the port administration went out to the protesters and stated that oil tankers carrying oil from Ust-Luga would not stop at the port to unload goods. Only a technical stop is possible to replenish water supplies.
Protesters, outraged by the constant flights of tankers with Russian oil and gas, declared the need to stop regular flights of shadow fleet tankers in the territorial waters of the European Union and to strengthen the sanctions policy.
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⛴Eco-activists jeer at Russian tanker in French port
A protest in the Breton port of Douarnenez drew dozens of demonstrators opposing the Russian "shadow fleet." They argue that the fleet causes immense environmental damage and generates revenue to fund the war.
"Shame," "You aren't welcome here," "Go home." This was certainly not the reception the tanker's crew expected upon arriving at the Breton port of Douarnenez. Dozens of eco-activists greeted the vessel with shouts and jeers.
They were protesting against the operations of the shadow fleet in European waters. The activists are demanding stricter sanctions against these tankers, calling for bans on their entry into European ports and for them to be seized on the high seas.
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A protest in the Breton port of Douarnenez drew dozens of demonstrators opposing the Russian "shadow fleet." They argue that the fleet causes immense environmental damage and generates revenue to fund the war.
"Shame," "You aren't welcome here," "Go home." This was certainly not the reception the tanker's crew expected upon arriving at the Breton port of Douarnenez. Dozens of eco-activists greeted the vessel with shouts and jeers.
They were protesting against the operations of the shadow fleet in European waters. The activists are demanding stricter sanctions against these tankers, calling for bans on their entry into European ports and for them to be seized on the high seas.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker GARUDA, IMO 9272931, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The sanctioned tanker GARUDA, IMO 9272931, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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🚢❌Tenerife Port Protests Russian Tankers
Port workers in Tenerife, Canary Islands, have protested against the port authority’s possible plans to receive the Russian tanker MERKURIY, IMO 9326689. They were joined by local environmentalists who are actively opposing the tankers’ arrival.
According to environmental groups, the condition of the Russian shadow fleet is so bad that many of its vessels do not meet environmental standards. Therefore, any entry of Russian tankers into ports carries the risk of an environmental disaster. Activists are calling for a ban on any Russian tankers entering Spanish ports.
Port authorities have assured that the ship will not dock directly in Tenerife, but will instead anchor at sea.
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Port workers in Tenerife, Canary Islands, have protested against the port authority’s possible plans to receive the Russian tanker MERKURIY, IMO 9326689. They were joined by local environmentalists who are actively opposing the tankers’ arrival.
According to environmental groups, the condition of the Russian shadow fleet is so bad that many of its vessels do not meet environmental standards. Therefore, any entry of Russian tankers into ports carries the risk of an environmental disaster. Activists are calling for a ban on any Russian tankers entering Spanish ports.
Port authorities have assured that the ship will not dock directly in Tenerife, but will instead anchor at sea.
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⛴🥷Indian environmentalists protest against the shadow fleet
A series of protests took place in the Indian port of Mumbai. The initiators were local environmental organizations that actively oppose the increase in imports of fossil energy resources
Activists tried to block the entrance to the local port with the slogans: "Let's save nature" "No to fossil fuels", "Our nature is our health". The protesters said that the Indian government has recently been importing an increasing amount of oil and gas, in particular from Russia. This leads to a deterioration of the environmental situation in a number of states.
The protesters also emphasized the poor condition of tankers that enter Indian ports. They are old and constantly suffer accidents that lead to oil leaks in coastal waters. The activists emphasized the need to reduce the import of fossil fuels
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A series of protests took place in the Indian port of Mumbai. The initiators were local environmental organizations that actively oppose the increase in imports of fossil energy resources
Activists tried to block the entrance to the local port with the slogans: "Let's save nature" "No to fossil fuels", "Our nature is our health". The protesters said that the Indian government has recently been importing an increasing amount of oil and gas, in particular from Russia. This leads to a deterioration of the environmental situation in a number of states.
The protesters also emphasized the poor condition of tankers that enter Indian ports. They are old and constantly suffer accidents that lead to oil leaks in coastal waters. The activists emphasized the need to reduce the import of fossil fuels
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