EU To Extend Coastal Pollution Fines To 200 Nautical Miles

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Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch on the pristine Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, South West England. Photo source: ©© Midlander 1231

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The European Commission proposed new rules to force oil-drilling companies to pay for pollution caused up to 200 nautical miles off European coastlines.

Under the proposals, the “polluter pays” principle for damages by oil and gas conmpanies will be extended to 200 miles (about 370 kilometres) against the current 12 nautical miles…

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