Oil pollution threatens Egypt’s ‘super coral’, investigation finds - BBC News

As Egypt hosts world leaders at climate summit COP27, an oil terminal is dumping toxic wastewater on its Red Sea coast, a BBC News Arabic investigation has found.
A rare form of coral, that offers hope for preserving ocean life as the planet warms, could be a casualty.
Leaked documents obtained by the BBC and non-profit journalism group SourceMaterial reveal that "produced water" from Egypt's Ras Shukeir oil terminal is being dumped into the Red Sea every day.
The papers, which were issued by the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (Gupco) in 2019 to try to hire a company to treat the water, say the pollution levels "do not comply" with Egyptian environmental laws.
Gupco and Egypt's environment ministry did not respond to the BBC's request for comment.
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Coral bleaching has also been confirmed in the sea of ​​Okinawa, and it is listed as a problem. The exact cause of the bleaching is still unknown, but if global warming continues at its current pace, it goes without saying that coral habitats will change, and that it will have a major impact on the living environment of humankind.

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Global warming isn't the issue it is pollution that is affecting coral, that is a completely different maatter.

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@@lamestreammedia3154 it's all connected. Corals are highly sensitive. They need a specific ocean temperature to maintain their color. Slightest change of temperature is enough for them to bleach. Even too much sun.

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@@sj3530 the great coral reef has shown the best growth in 36 years..... Why?

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coral is fine , the one in australia is thriving , they are forever changing , dying off and regrowing , its just a commie green extremist talking point

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@@lamestreammedia3154 oh really that's good news. I'm not sure, maybe the surrounding waters got back to required temperature?

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So you contacted BP about the sale, but not why they let untreated water run into the ocean??? They're still liable for that, if it was illegal!

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2 minutes in and just waiting for the BBC to say this is all Britain's fault.....yep, there it is

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Excellent work to clean ocean in Egypt for better future .

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Why dont we scoop up some of that oil? Everyone is arguing over silly old olive oil prices so let's scoop up some free oil.

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I think you've covered it!

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"COP27 should be the venue where the rest of the world understands that the Congo basin rainforest stands a chance only if lasting peace is established in the region" -Victoire INGABIRE UMUHOZA (November 12th 2022)

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Brilliant reporting👍🏼We need to expose the Oil and Gas companies that don’t keep up their environmental responsibilities.

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They have but they own it!

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and WE must reduce demand for their products

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"This must change. Climate finance must be a central conversation at COP27. It’s time that this support reaches those who actually need it the most now - so we can build a better tomorrow for all of us." -MOHAMED ADOW (November 5th 2022)

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"In precarious times of climate stress like this, girls are 20% more likely to be married early than in times of stability, putting women’s rights to education and liberty at risk. But it doesn’t have to be this way." -SOPHIE RIGG (November 14th 2022)

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If it's "super" coral, then surely nothing can threaten it

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Millions and millions of disposable masks well threaten the coral reefs. Best not talk about that

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Even the toughest coral reefs are surprisingly fragile

[@lamestreammedia3154]

The great coral reef has experienced the best growth in 36 years. How?

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Any pollution in a natural environment can be hazardous. This has been evaluated across the world by the EPA!

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Social engineering propaganda. Hearts and minds people, hearts and mind.

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In Egypt most of them don't care

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Some of the newest ones are actually now finally made of recyclable material that's longer lasting so that won't be an issue for long

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@@crazylife726 the issue is sending them to landfill is far cheaper than recycling them. Very few windmills are recycled at all.

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@@boofuu3145 I'll make a list after info gathered as I don't know the specific companies that now do it as the designs manage to largely retain the well known look

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@@PBFoote-mo2zr the great coral reef has had its greatest growth in 36 years. So you are incorrect. Did that help?

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oil pollution m thumbnail environmental clearance ka lga rakha hae .

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There are currents there?

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Did US asked Saudi to increase crude production ??? Doesn't that have a conflict with this pollution??

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Lets just ignore all the pollution from mining Lithium for EV batteries....

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Have you noticed those minerals deposits in the war torn Donbass and then Elon moves out of ev's! Are those vehicles batteries sustainable with dwindling supplies - get a bicycle!

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I went to Mexico afew years ago and most of the coral was dead there was sad to see because it used to be full of vibrant colour and life before…

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Why climate cash could make or break COP27 - *Mohamed Adow* _November 6th_

[@EdwardLawrence-12345]

"The MENA region is one of the smallest recipients of climate finance in the world. Within the region, conflict-affected nations like Yemen, Iraq and Syria receive some of the lowest amounts from the regional pot." -SAMAH HADID (November 12th 2022)

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Nexus between businessman and political parties and beurocrats destroying earth

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We are replacing all life forms on this planet like birds,tigers and whales with humans and cattle,

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Fine

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There is an oil leak in England 😂😂😂😂

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Good

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At least this isn't entirely BP's fault.

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Egypt should phase out oil and go renewable. Unlike western democracies, el-Sisi is unobstructed by lobbyists or opposition parties.

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Only half of the global coral reef to be in good health is NOT good news.

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Landlords are happy to have their property renovated by slavs! You can starve!

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If everyone gives the government and, in turn, huge companies more money the planet will be happy and fix itself. 👍🏻

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I see BBC have shut up about Iran. Because 100s of men are now dying … not one lone female

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What a joke sunak has just given 125 air craft technology guns. Plus’s 1000 anti air missiles? That’s very green! That’s our tax money right there.

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And people cant afford to heat there home.how long will we just go along with this shit.

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Don't worry. Once war in Europe begins there won't be as many people left alive in the UK to require heating. Time we got those equality desiring women trained up for the front lines, too.

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Been to Egypt for a resort and loved snorkeling over the coral

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Right. And how is COP27 making any difference at all ... ?

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@@PBFoote-mo2zr You haven't the slightest idea what i do regarding climate action and related planetary-level existential threats. My comment regarding COP27 is extremely gentle -- as anyone who knows anything at all about 27 years of COP knows. Take your uninformed judgment elsewhere.

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@@PBFoote-mo2zr you have a very large carbon footprint - so reduce it.

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Think about air strike frm russia to Ukraine how much of air pollution they make ...

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Nice!

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What about Afghanistan war pollution?

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More to do with rampant capitalism and the political class it sustains. Are you on their green agenda?

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No problem. I think Egypt is also a pollution for its people😂😂

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Because the army runs it!

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Canadian Bank Launches Credit Card Linked To Carbon Emissions (Soon they will tax every carbon breath you exhale and if you cannot pay it is Soylent Green)

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They will target us with the eco-sinner excuse - with a religious ferver!

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Ask Charley boy about saving the planet.....Royal Armament..........depleted uranium.......for a cleaner safer future. hahahahahahahahaha

[@crazylife726]

At this rate we will need to man make coral reefs that are more durable that still are useful to marine life

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no we wont , see what has happened to the great barrier reef , its growing not dying , dont listen to commie green extremist talking points , they want political change no care for enviroment

[@crazylife726]

@@boofuu3145 It might be growing in some parts but other parts are still struggling to recover from previous bad coral bleaching. Exactly like Antarctica; the East side with higher elevations is growing but the lower West side is melting. And believe me I call out Greenies if I've found out they don't personally make the better lifestyle choices that they constantly ask us to make as I believe in the importance of calling out politicians by name for things like that where there's hypocrisy

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Did they say threaten come on everyone knows its just a matter of time

[@EdwardLawrence-12345]

"The MENA region is one of the smallest recipients of climate finance in the world. Within the region, conflict-affected nations like Yemen, Iraq and Syria receive some of the lowest amounts from the regional pot." -SAMAH HADID (November 12th 2022)

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Why climate cash could make or break COP27 - *Mohamed Adow* _November 6th_

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