Large Oil Spill Reported in China

Large Oil Spill Reported in China
by David Barboza
January 3, 2010
New York Times
A leak in a pipeline in China has caused a huge oil spill in part of the country's Yellow River, and threatens to pollute the whole river if it spreads. A crew of 700 people is working to prevent the damage from escalating, and the leak was most likely caused by construction work. About 40,000 gallons of oil were released. Local residents have been warned not to use the water.