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September 12, 2012

Shell Faces Protests, Delays as Arctic Drilling Begins 
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Environmental protesters opposed to Shell's Arctic oil drilling plans
stacked a wall of ice blocks in front of an entrance to the company's
London headquarters Tuesday. Some 15 activists from the group Climate
Justice Collective participated in the action against Shell, saying its
drilling efforts off the coast of Alaska are both taking advantage of
and contributing to the problem of receding sea ice. Meanwhile, more
naturally occurring sea ice moving into the vicinity of Shell's Arctic
drill rig forced the company to halt its efforts Monday, just one day
after it began drilling an exploratory well. The Arctic has seen
unprecedented melting rates this summer, with scientists expected to
announce a record low for the Arctic sea ice minimum this week.

 

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