The Fire Retardant in the Seafood Chain
This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project.
According to Inside Climate News, this story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project.
In January 1966, a South African ship caught fire at sea. In port in Bristol, England, after firefighters pried open the smoking container, the conflagration spread and burned for five.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Fire Retardant, Seafood Chain and Outlaw Ocean Project.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Inside Climate News
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- Fire Retardant, Seafood Chain, Outlaw Ocean Project, South African
- Section
- Environment
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