Most oil polluting North American coastal waters from runoff, rivers, small boatsHuman activities account for 29 million gallons — 15.6 million gallons from rivers and runoff, 1.6 million gallons from recreational vessels, 1.5 million gallons from tankers Randolph E. Schmid Associated Press Writer
Leaking oil tankers produce dramatic photos, but a new study says the vast majority of the human-related petroleum released into U.S. coastal waters comes from consumers, not the ships that carry the oil.
The National Research Council reported May 23 that about 29 million gallons of oil enters the....
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