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Fires at Saudi oil facilities fuel climate concerns
Original: Fires continue to rage & plumes of smoke rise from oil facilities, as S. Arabia transforms from oil exporter into a majo
Fires continue to burn at oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. Commenters say the country is shifting from being a major oil exporter into a major source of pollutants harming the global environment, with serious consequences for the atmosphere and climate, as well as possible damage to the ozone layer. The claims are drawing attention to the environmental cost of oil production in the region.
Why now: Ongoing fires at Saudi oil facilities are renewing debate about the climate impact of oil production.
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- Fires continue to rage & plumes of smoke rise from oil facilities, as S. Arabia transforms from oil exporter into a major source of pollutants that harm the global #environment , with serious consequences for atmosphere & #climate , not to mention the impact on the ozone layer… · pepperqi.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 4
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