Visions of the Arctic

Of all the places Earthjustice works to protect, few are as iconic and misunderstood as the Arctic. At best, it conjures images of a distant, icy land sparsely inhabited by polar bears and walruses—beautiful, but removed from our everyday lives. At worst, it's a frozen wasteland devoid of life but rich in oil, a place to exploit at will.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

The Arctic is a thriving, diverse landscape filled with life. Here, caribou in the hundreds of thousands still embark on epic migrations across mighty rivers and coastal plains. And here, wetlands, lakes and oceans teem with life, supporting whales, polar bears, seals and waterfowl. Learn about Earthjustice's work to protect the Arctic.

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Take Action: Write a Letter

Become part of the effort to protect the Arctic! Your personal letter to the Secretary of the Interior makes a big difference and will help Earthjustice continue its work preserving the magnificent places, wildlife and culture of this region for future generations.

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Arctic Campaign Ads

Earthjustice, with a coalition of groups, launched an ad campaign urging a time-out to Arctic oil drilling.

Screencapture of Arctic TV ad.

Pushing the Pause Button...

A 30 second TV spot ran nationally on CNN, and on additional stations in the D.C. area. About the ad.

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Newspaper advertisement for Arctic.

Dear Mr. President...

Full page ads appeared in several newspapers. About the ads.

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Photo of muskoxen. Florian Schulz / visionsofthewild.com.
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Blog Spotlight

Shell Oil Living in a Land of Make Believe
Earthjustice calls Shell’s oil spill response plan for the Arctic “totally inadequate” by David Lawlor

Recent Blog Posts

Lump of Coal (Make That a Clump of Oil) In Your...
Arctic rider snuck into year-end funding legislation by Marty Hayden
Dear Obama: How Could You Approve Drilling in Arctic...
Oil spill would be diastrous and there's no way to clean a spill up by Jared Saylor
Will World's Nations Use Road Map To Fix Climate...
U.N. conference coalition releases statement by Erika Rosenthal

Featured Stories

Bad Planning for America’s Arctic Ocean
Take Action! The Obama administration proposed a 5-year offshore oil drilling plan that would not only allow more drilling in the Gulf of Mexico but also would expand drilling in the pristine waters of the Arctic Ocean—even though there is no proven technology to clean up oil spilled in Arctic waters. The Obama administration should reconsider its plan to drill for oil in these waters.
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A Message from Florian Schulz
Florian Schulz is a professional nature and wildlife photographer who is currently working with Earthjustice and outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia to present Visions of the Arctic, a stunning collection of photos showcasing the beauty of the Arctic and the threats the region faces from industrialization and climate change.
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Photos: Visions of the Arctic
Of all the places Earthjustice works to protect, few are as iconic and misunderstood as the Arctic. View a slideshow of Florian Schulz's Arctic photography, showcasing the beauty of the Arctic and the threats the region faces from industrialization and climate change.
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Video: Visions of the Arctic
Watch this stunning video of life in the Arctic, and the threats posed by oil and gas drilling. Narrated by Florian Schulz and Emil Herrera.
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A Global Warming Story You Haven't Heard
Take Action! Soot, also known as black carbon, is the second-leading cause of global warming after carbon dioxide, and it's totally preventable. Tell the Obama administration that reducing black carbon now will buy precious time for the Arctic, and improve public health.
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