And so the global protests against Shell’s ill-judged Arctic drilling campaign continue. This morning under the cover of darkness, 26 Greenpeace climbers scaled the St. … 26 Greenpeace Climbers Say #ShellNoRead more
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US bombing the Arctic
The U.S. Navy is set to begin a major war exercise in the Gulf of Alaska amid protests from local communities concerned about environmental damage. … US bombing the ArcticRead more
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Shell No
A major campaign is underway in Seattle against oil giant Shell’s plans to drill in the remote and pristine Arctic this summer. On Monday, hundreds … Shell NoRead more
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Irresponsible & Reckless Obama’s Approval for Drilling in Arctic
The Obama administration has tentatively approved Shell’s plans to begin oil extraction off the Alaskan coast this summer. Federal scientists estimate the Arctic region contains … Irresponsible & Reckless Obama’s Approval for Drilling in ArcticRead more
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Arctic sea ice reaches sixth lowest level since 1978
The ice cover in the Arctic sea shrank to its summer minimum—and sixth-lowest level on record—on September 17, according to data released on Monday by … Arctic sea ice reaches sixth lowest level since 1978Read more
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6 Greenpeace Activists Board Shell Arctic Oil Drilling Rig
Six environmentalists with the group Greenpeace have boarded a Shell oil rig in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to protest Shell’s plans to drill … 6 Greenpeace Activists Board Shell Arctic Oil Drilling RigRead more