Arctic

The Latest On: Arctic

December 2, 2015 | Article

Senators Bennet and Markey Introduce Bill to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Today, Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced legislation that would protect the coastal plain—the biological heart of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—as wilderness.

November 25, 2015 | Article

Why We Should Keep It in the (Frozen, Arctic) Ground

In rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline, President Obama emphasized the need to “keep it in the ground” when it comes to fossil fuels. He should follow his own advice when it comes to Arctic drilling.

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.