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From Spontaneous Combustion to Carcinogenic Concerns: The Hidden Chemical Dilemma in the Global Seafood Chain

This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In January 1966, a South African ship caught fire at…

From Spontaneous Combustion to Carcinogenic Concerns: The Hidden Chemical Dilemma in the Global Seafood Supply Chain

In January 1966, a routine voyage turned into a maritime disaster when a South African ship caught fire at sea. When the vessel finally reached port in Bristol, England, firefighters…

The Hidden Fire Hazard in the Global Seafood Chain: How a Chemical Fix Created a Decades-Long Dilemma

In January 1966, a South African cargo ship caught fire at sea, initiating a chain of terrifying maritime disasters that would baffle and terrify the shipping industry. When the vessel…