• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 2nd, 2015
US Federal Government OKs Shell's Plans to Drill for Oil in the Arctic

US Federal Government OKs Shell's Plans to Drill for Oil in the Arctic

This week, the Department of the Interior announced plans to open 30 million acres of the Chukchi Sea for oil drilling

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 10th, 2014
Pollution Blunders Land Shell's Arctic Drilling Contractor $12M (€9.7M) Fine

Pollution Blunders Land Shell's Arctic Drilling Contractor $12M (€9.7M) Fine

Noble Drilling LLC was also found guilty of having provided false information concerning its working agenda

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2014
Fracking Chemicals Linked to Reproductive and Developmental Issues

Fracking Chemicals Linked to Reproductive and Developmental Issues

Study argues the chemical compounds released during hydraulic fracturing activities are a threat to public health

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 9th, 2014
Lego Divorces Shell, the Fault Lies with Greenpeace

Lego Divorces Shell, the Fault Lies with Greenpeace

This Wednesday, toy manufacturer Lego announced it would end its partnership with oil and gas giant Shell

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 30th, 2014
Shell Still Hasn't Given Up on Its Plans to Drill in the Arctic

Shell Still Hasn't Given Up on Its Plans to Drill in the Arctic

The oil and gas giant wants to plant two rigs in the Chuckchi Sea

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 11th, 2014
Oil Giants Rosneft and ExxonMobil Are Officially Drilling in the Arctic's Kara Sea

Oil Giants Rosneft and ExxonMobil Are Officially Drilling in the Arctic's Kara Sea

The start of the drilling was launched by none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 5th, 2014
Wastewater Injection Has Increased Seismic Activity in Oklahoma, US

Wastewater Injection Has Increased Seismic Activity in Oklahoma, US

Earthquakes in this part of the country are now more frequent, considerably stronger

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 14th, 2014
Drilling for Oil and Gas Found to Have Contaminated the Amazon

Drilling for Oil and Gas Found to Have Contaminated the Amazon

Elevated pollutant levels have been documented in Peru's Amazon rainforest

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 27th, 2014
Greenpeace Activists Scale Two Oil Rigs to Protest Drilling in the Arctic

Greenpeace Activists Scale Two Oil Rigs to Protest Drilling in the Arctic

The protests occurred hours apart, volunteers from several countries took part in them

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 24th, 2014
Amazon's Yasuni National Park Will Soon Be Exploited for Oil

Amazon's Yasuni National Park Will Soon Be Exploited for Oil

Oil production is expected to begin as early as 2016, media reports say

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 25th, 2014
Seismic Testing Scheduled to Begin in Virunga National Park on Saturday

Seismic Testing Scheduled to Begin in Virunga National Park on Saturday

The WWF asks that Soco International PLC reconsider its plans to exploit the region

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 18th, 2014
“It's Sheer Madness to Drill in the Arctic,” Robert Redford Says

“It's Sheer Madness to Drill in the Arctic,” Robert Redford Says

The American actor wants President Obama to implement a ban on drilling in the Arctic

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 4th, 2014
Oil and Gas Giant Total Agrees to Leave World Heritage Sites Be

Oil and Gas Giant Total Agrees to Leave World Heritage Sites Be

The company has agreed not to explore and/or exploit these regions

Shell Won't Drill in the Alaskan Arctic This Summer After All

Shell Won't Drill in the Alaskan Arctic This Summer After All

The company's funds for exploration and development have been greatly reduced

“If You Like It then You Shouldn't Put a Rig on It,” Greenpeace Tells Shell

“If You Like It then You Shouldn't Put a Rig on It,” Greenpeace Tells Shell

New Greenpeace video asks Shell not to drill in the Arctic

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 19th, 2013
Greenpeace Is Nowhere Near Done Protesting Oil Drilling in the Arctic

Greenpeace Is Nowhere Near Done Protesting Oil Drilling in the Arctic

The organization says its clash with Russian authorities has boosted its determination

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2013
BP Announces “Significant Oil Discovery” in the Gulf of Mexico

BP Announces “Significant Oil Discovery” in the Gulf of Mexico

The discovery's commercial potential is yet to be determined

 
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