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Salvage experts begin examining stricken Western Isles oil rig
The rig ran aground on the west coast of Lewis during a storm on Monday.
A more detailed investigation is planned for Wednesday but the UK government has said the work may take some time.
Sightseers have been warned to stay away from the scene of the grounding at Dalmore beach.
The rig has 280 tonnes of diesel oil onboard and Stornoway Coastguard has blocked access to the area.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37010534
Yet another fossil fueled misadventure...
Are we going to ban fossil fuels, or will we simply wait for rising seas and climate changes to kill off this high energy fossil fueled civilization?
