But both ships use a heavy grade of fuel oil that would do serious environmental damage to the region if there were a large spill. (sciencemag.org)
Many climate scientists and policymakers have targeted a 2 C temperature increase as the maximum threshold beyond which the planet is likely to experience serious environmental damage. (news.stanford.edu)
For example, those who argue for allowing the risk of serious environmental damage in order to produce more energy contend that this course of action will produce sufficient supplies to ensure energy for the poor. (religion-online.org)