'This may not look as dramatic as an oil spill, but it's even more dangerous for the climate: that methane is going straight into the atmosphere.'
An investigation into the mysterious damage is ongoing amid fears of pollution and another supply shock that could worsen Europe's energy crisis as winter nears.European officials raised the strong possibility of sabotage on Tuesday after the Nord Stream pipeline system that transports Russian gas under the Baltic Sea suffered major leaks, damage that could spark massive pollution and further exacerbate the continent's energy crisis as winter approaches.
Danish Defence also released video footage of gas from Nord Stream 2 bubbling at the surface of the Baltic Sea: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov likewise voiced concern about the leaks, calling news of the damage"very alarming."