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October 16, 2015 | Press Release: Victory

Earthjustice Statement on Obama Administration Decision to Cancel Arctic Lease Sales for 2016-17

After Shell’s Departure from the Chukchi Sea, Administration takes next step to protect Arctic Ocean

October 16, 2015 | Article

The Scoop on Ice

The Obama administration just delivered another blow to Arctic drilling. What’s next in the fight to protect one of our nation’s most pristine ecosystems?

October 5, 2015 | Article

Can Paris be at the Vanguard of Global Climate Action?

As the Climate Summit in Paris approaches, there is reason for hope that the world is finally getting serious about cutting its carbon emissions.

September 30, 2015 | Legal Document

Port of Seattle Case - The Seattle Hearing Examiner Decision

The Seattle Hearing Examiner issued a decision today in the appeal by the Port of Seattle and Foss Maritime Company of the city’s decision that a cargo terminal could not be used as a homeport and repair base for Shell’s Arctic drilling rigs.

September 30, 2015 | Press Release

Seattle Hearing Examiner Approves Shell’s Use of Seattle as Arctic Drilling Homeport

Decision finds that loading drill fleet is cargo terminal use under City Code

September 28, 2015 | Article

Shell Says ‘Shell No’ To Arctic Ocean Drilling

Shell stops Arctic Ocean oil and gas exploration in Alaska after disappointing results.

September 28, 2015 | Press Release

Shell Ends Risky Oil Drilling in the Arctic’s Chukchi Sea

Company announces it is abandoning its Arctic Ocean campaign after drilling season

August 27, 2015 | Legal Document

Appeal: Groups Appeal Seattle Judge’s Decision Allowing Shell To Use the City As Arctic Drilling Homeport

In The Superior Court Of The State Of Washington In And For The County Of King

August 27, 2015 | Press Release

Groups Appeal Seattle Judge’s Decision Allowing Shell To Use the City As Arctic Drilling Homeport

Seattle-area environmental groups demand environmental review

July 23, 2015 | Article

New Arctic Fishing Ban Will Help Keep Cold-Adapted Species Out of Hot Water

Negotiations are under way to prohibit commercial fishing in Arctic international waters.

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