NO HOPE FOR SPILL CLEANUP: N.L.

It’s now impossible to clean up Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill that leaked into the ocean last week, according to the regulatory board that oversees the province’s offshore activities. The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday while Husky Energy ’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Scott Tessier, CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, said no oil sheens were spotted on the water Tuesday, so the oil has likely broken down to the point that it cannot be cleaned up. The board is focused on wildlife monitoring and its investigation. Husky said Tuesday there were 14 oiled seabirds. Operators are responsible for their own safety and environmental plans, said Tessier. All operators shut down after the storm, but Husky Energy tried to restart production.