From YouTube. The “Predicted trajectory of oil spill from container ship Rena near Tauranga in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The simulation uses HYCOM global current model and Global Forecasting System Wind data from October 5th to October 13th”

for more about the merchant vessel Rena read yesterday’s blog MV Rena oil spill lack of leadership evident. Ferrosilicon and oil concerns

New Zealanders are furious about the time lost to avert an environmental disaster and say it’s time to stop the talking and start doing something.

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Already 2,277 people have liked the above image image by Mr G Dogathon 100 on Facebook, with one person commenting on drilling in the Raukumara Basin

“THERES A SILVER LINING! This shows just how futile our efforts would be in the event of a large scale oil spill, AND WITH THE DRILLING planned for the RAUKUMARA BASIN, Bay of Plenty, this has just made things a whole lot harder for those oil companies to convince us that the risks can be managed. This event will significantly raise awareness of the dangers of oil and it’s consequences. And right before and election…. PERFECT TIMING. Sad our environment has to suffer first to have our attention though.”

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