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Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) rests near a breathing hole in the Beaufort Sea, Arctic Ocean.
(Florian Schulz / florianschulz.com)
feature August 20, 2020

Timeline: Defending America’s Arctic

Earthjustice has been advocating against drilling in the Arctic for decades. Here’s how we got to where we are today.
The waters off the Arctic—especially the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas—host a rich variety of marine life, such as beluga whales.
(Florian Schulz / visionsofthewild.com)
Article April 10, 2013

ConocoPhillips Surrenders on Arctic Ocean Drilling

Thanks in part to pressure brought on by Earthjustice litigation, another oil giant has announced no drilling in the Arctic—underscoring the need to permanently protect the region and its inhabitants…
Press Release March 14, 2013

Interior Dept. Releases Disappointing Review of Arctic Ocean Drilling Operations

Additional evaluation needed before allowing Big Oil into the Arctic Ocean
Article February 28, 2013

A Wise Pause On Arctic Drilling

Press Release February 27, 2013

Earthjustice on Shell's Announcement to Suspend Arctic Drilling

The Obama administration should now suspend all permitting and further activities related to Arctic drilling
Press Release January 9, 2013

Conservation Groups Ask Obama for a Suspension of Arctic Ocean Drilling

Critical and thorough evaluation long overdue
A caribou calf in the Western Arctic Caribou Migration in the Utukok Uplands, Alaska.
(Florian Schulz / visionsofthewild.com)
Article February 13, 2012

Monday Reads: The Amorous Arctic Caribou Edition

Oil pipelines + caribou = lots of baby caribou? One fishy equation
A polar bear on the Arctic's Chukchi Sea coast.
(Florian Schulz / visionsofthewild.com)
Article February 6, 2012

Monday Reads: The Arctic Nights Edition

All we know, to the best of our knowledge, is that we don’t yet know enough
document December 9, 2011

NYT Arctic Ad

Press Release February 4, 2011

Shell Oil to Forego 2011 Arctic Ocean Drilling

Adequate spill plan and thorough environmental review needed before any future drilling is considered
Article December 14, 2010

Monday Reads: The Musk Oxen Edition

'Hibernation al fresco,' embracing winter head on
Press Release: Victory July 22, 2010

Federal Court Halts Oil and Gas Activities Under Chukchi Sea Lease Sale

Need for further analysis of missing information tops reasons for halt
Press Release July 14, 2010

Offshore Drilling Reform Must Not Leave Alaska Out In The Cold

Comprehensive legislation is needed to protect the health and sustainability of our oceans ecosystems as a whole
Article May 14, 2010

Monday Reads: The Astonishing Arctic Edition

Photos worth more—much more—than a thousand words