Burning may remove ocean oil spills thought to be incombustible

Penn State researchers said laboratory experiments have shown that burning can clean up some open-water oil spills previously believed to be incombustible, provided wave and wind conditions are right. An open-water demonstration still is needed, but researchers said burning could be the most efficient, rapid, and inexpensive option.

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