Russian officials warned of severe environmental damage as volunteers rushed to clean up a fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait near Moscow-occupied Crimea, with over 71,000 tons of contaminated sand and soil removed along 56 kilometers of shoreline. President Vladimir Putin called the spill an “ecological disaster,” as wildlife rescue efforts continue and concerns are raised about inadequate state support for volunteers experiencing health issues from toxic fumes. The spill, which may have killed over 20 dolphins, highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine over control of the strait, with Ukraine calling for additional sanctions on Russian tankers.
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Could inhaling this unique air be the key to healing certain health issues?
A beekeeper in Turkey, Huseyin Ceylan, offers a unique treatment called apitherapy, where guests inhale air from beehives to aid recovery from ailments like allergies and migraines. Visitors stay in cabins near his bee farm for several days, engaging in sessions that involve breathing from different hives. Although not officially recognized by the government, the therapy is practiced widely in Turkey and abroad, with Ceylan advocating for its acceptance in the medical community. Full Article
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