Controversial refinery that showered people with oil droplets announces it is closing for good

An oil refinery in the US Virgin Islands is closing it doors, having caused a number of ecological issues in the local area after it was reopened by the Trump administration.

The site, known as Limetree Bay, on the Caribbean island of St Croix, is closing operations for a second time. The first time was prompted by an oil spill 10 years ago.

Scientists have now explained why the refinery was forced to close for a second time, suggesting it could have been predicted.