Arctic
Wildfires may be spewing three times more soot into Arctic than previously thought
November 16, 2021"The current consensus seems to be leaning towards saying that there's a net warming effect."
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Arctic warming three times faster than average rate of planet, study finds
May 21, 2021AMAP issued that warning on Thursday in a new report that summarizes the latest findings on Arctic change and projections of future transformations under different climate scenarios.
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Obama defends wildlife refuge, leaves other areas vulnerable to oil drilling
February 3, 2015Millions more acres would be declared "wilderness," enjoying the highest level of protection possible for public lands, effectively preserving the area and its ecosystem.
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Moment of victory: Shell stops Arctic drilling
September 18, 2012Shell has chosen to halt its oil-drilling program after a dome used to clean up potential spills became damaged.
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Shell starts – and pauses – Arctic drilling
September 12, 2012Ignoring the collective outrage of environmental groups, oil giant Shell began drilling into the Arctic, boring holes 1,400 feet beneath the Chukchi Sea's floor.
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