Earlier this week in London, in a novel action which some are calling a “playtest”, over 50 young children gathered outside Shell’s London headquarters to protest against the oil giant’s Arctic drilling programme and its controversial collaboration with the iconic children’s toy-maker, Lego.
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Frozen Future: Shell’s Ongoing Gamble in the US Arctic
‘Frozen Future’ warns investors of the risks to shareholder value from Royal Dutch Shell’s Alaskan Arctic drilling program.
Shell Suspends Arctic Drilling
After spending $ 5 billion on a fruitless and damaging Arctic drilling campaign, Shell has admitted defeat by suspending its plans to drill in the Arctic this summer.
How Companies Anonymously Influence Climate Policy
Whether its collapsing tennis players in the brutal Australian heat, the Arctic vortex in North America or perpetual storms and flooding in the UK, the issue of extreme weather and climate change is constantly in the news right now. As our climate visibly changes around us, far away from the headlines, fossil fuel companies continue … Read More
Shell’s Guilty Silence
Yesterday was the eighteen anniversary of the murder of Ken Saro-Wiwa. The charismatic, pipe-smoking activist was murdered by the brutal military junta for his campaign against Shell in the Niger Delta.
YouTube Censors Anti-Oil Videos
YouTube’s reputation as a bastion of internet freedom has taken a battering over the last few days as it has twice censored anti-oil videos.
Indigenous Activists Challenge Shell
Shell was challenged at its AGM by Indigenous activists over the tar sands and Arctic drilling
BP and Shell Targeted in Arts Protests
Both BP and Shell’s cynical “reputation-cleansing” via sponsorship has once again been challenged by activists.
Legal Precedent Set as Shell Found Guilty in the Hague
The fact that a Dutch court has found Shell guilty in its home country will now set a huge precedent for further claims.
Despite Shell’s “Epic Failure”, UK Backs Arctic Drilling
Instead of learning the lessons of Shell’s disastrous Arctic drilling campaign, the UK government is refusing to support a moratorium on Arctic drilling.