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Science News - Environment - The New York Times

Brazil Officials Criticize Chevron Over Oil Spill

By SIMON ROMERO

Rogerio Santana, via Reuters

The response to the spill, which Chevron said it was notified of on Nov. 8, is an important test for the authorities as Brazil moves to tap oil from its large recent offshore discoveries.

Chevron says a spill in the Campo Basin off the southeast coast has almost dissipated, but investigators are threatening fines