Tag: Alaska

‘Last man standing’: Why Shell axed its Arctic push

After years of effort, Shell is leaving the region “for the foreseeable future” because it…

The Highs and (Mostly) Lows of Shell’s Failed Arctic Adventure

September 30, 2015

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The Highs and (Mostly) Lows of Shell’s Failed Arctic Adventure

Shell said, via a press release, that it would “cease further exploration activity in offshore…

New bill could ban gas or oil drilling in the Arctic

September 29, 2015

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New bill could ban gas or oil drilling in the Arctic

Shell has spent about $7 billion on exploration in the waters off Alaska so far…

September 28, 2015

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Shell ends offshore drilling in Alaska

“If we’re going to leave behind a livable planet, we need to leave that oil…

Shell ceases Alaska Arctic drilling after exploratory well disappoints

September 28, 2015

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Shell ceases Alaska Arctic drilling after exploratory well disappoints

Shell said it had drilled at the Burger J well, about 150 miles (241km) off…

Shell To Stop Offshore Oil Exploration In Alaska’s Arctic

September 28, 2015

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Shell To Stop Offshore Oil Exploration In Alaska’s Arctic

Beyond the dry well, Shell said the decision to end its Arctic oil exploration is…

Shell halts offshore oil and gas exploration in Alaska

September 28, 2015

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Shell halts offshore oil and gas exploration in Alaska

Rex A. Rock Sr. with the Arctic Slope Regional Corp. said the news that Royal…

Researchers find Evidence that Ice Age Humans started to Consumed Salmon over

September 23, 2015

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Researchers find Evidence that Ice Age Humans started to Consumed Salmon over

The salmon bones excavated from the Upward Sun River site signify that these fish arose…

Evidence Verifies Ancient North American Salmon Fishing

September 23, 2015

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Evidence Verifies Ancient North American Salmon Fishing

Using ancient DNA and stable isotope analysis, the researchers verified the remains as sea-run chum…

In climate bid, Obama stares down melting Alaska glacier

September 9, 2015

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In climate bid, Obama stares down melting Alaska glacier

“This is as good of a signpost of what we’re dealing with when it comes…