Greenpeace warns that the sinking of two Russian oil tanks may have’significant environmental impact’  

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** Sinks Strait**

Two Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15. warns that this could cause significant environmental damage.

The two tankers were carrying around 8,000 tons of oil each. Greenpeace says that any oil spill in these waters has the potential to be serious.

**Oil Spill Risks**

Dr. Paul Johnston from Greenpeace Research Laboratories said, “If the ships sink, there is a risk of oil and petrochemical releases over a longer time span.” He also noted that the type of oil spilled will make a difference to the environmental impact.

**Environmental Impact**

The sinking of the tankers could cause significant damage to the . Greenpeace warns that if the oil is driven ashore, it will be difficult to clean and could harm the shoreline.

**Previous Oil Spills**

In 2007, a Russian oil tanker spill in the released ,200 tons of oil and caused severe environmental damage. This incident highlights the potential risks associated with oil spills.

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