EPA Directs Urbanco to Remove Tarballs Washed Ashore at Hulhumalé

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) directed Urbanco to remove tarballs washed ashore at Hulhumalé. Director General Ibrahim Naeem explained that tarballs form from crude oils exposed to sunlight and are not an oil spill. He noted that tarballs occasionally wash up globally and pose little danger to humans, though sensitive skin may experience allergies. Avoid solvents; use soap and water or baby oil.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) directed Urbanco to remove tarballs washed ashore at Hulhumalé. Director General Ibrahim Naeem explained that tarballs form from crude oils exposed to sunlight and are not an oil spill. He noted that tarballs occasionally wash up globally and pose little danger to humans, though sensitive skin may experience allergies. Avoid solvents; use soap and water or baby oil.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) directed Urbanco to remove tarballs washed ashore at Hulhumalé. Director General Ibrahim Naeem explained that tarballs form from crude oils exposed to sunlight and are not an oil spill. He noted that tarballs occasionally wash up globally and pose little danger to humans, though sensitive skin may experience allergies. Avoid solvents; use soap and water or baby oil.

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