31.   The Exxon Valdez oil spill was a pivotal event.

32.   The oil spill is part of an experiment directed by German oceanographers to determine if the radar holds promise for better patrolling of the illegal offshore dumping of fuels.

33.   The spill was the prime topic of conversation in a state that cherishes its shoreline and has seen its share of oil-related disaster.

34.   The report notes that oil spills are unpredictable but also rare.

35.   The spills were most common in counties with chemical companies or heavy industry.

36.   The spill is the second serious one in Japan this year.

37.   There are spills.

38.   While oil spills are a rarity at offshore drilling platforms, especially compared with oil-bearing tankers, many environmental groups argue that offshore rigs are a constant threat.

39.   OTTAWA -- Neighbors demand an environmental assessment at licence renewal hearing for Pickering Nuclear Plant, where there was an accidental spill of radioactive material last weekend.

40.   Pacific Nuclear Transport was not available for comment, but the company has said in the past that a spill is nearly impossible.