Spain moves to calm fears after Prestige oil spill
Spain reports 60 mph winds and 26 foot waves hindering cleanup as examining authorities tally 1.6 million gallons spilled from the tanker Prestige. Four slicks spotted off Galician coast threaten fisheries while crews salvage cockle mussel and clam harvests. Spain estimates $42 million in losses and a six month cleanup, with 250 tons recovered so far.
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Calls for crackdown on aging tankers renewed
European officials renew calls to curb single hulled oil tankers deemed floating environmental timebombs. The Prestige sinking underscores risks as phase in rules to 2015 complicate inspections and port access.
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Britain to ease pet quarantine for Americans and Canadians
Britain announced steps to allow dogs and cats from the United States and Canada to enter without the six month quarantine. Pets must meet safeguards to prevent rabies and return visits by British pets from the US and Canada are also exempted from long quarantine. The plan aims for a two to three day isolation now, with adjustments planned for a later system.
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