A dramatic new experiment suggests one of nature's most destructive forces could become an unexpected cleanup tool. According to new research from Texas A&M University, giant fire tornadoes could be a ...

Researchers have shown that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and more cleanly than traditional burning methods. The spinning flames consumed up to 95% of the oil, cut soot ...

Oil spills are some of the most destructive forms of marine pollution known to man, thanks to their acute toxicity and ability to devastate marine habitats. The BP Plc. (NYSE:BP) Deepwater Horizon ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oil spills are some of the most destructive forms of marine pollution known to man, thanks to their acute toxicity and ability to ...

Scientists have developed controlled “fire tornadoes” that can burn offshore oil spills up to 40% faster than conventional in-situ burning while reducing toxic soot emissions by about 40%. The ...