The waters around the Aleutian Islands support a dizzying range of wildlife — and major industries right along with it. Right now, the government’s job is to help find a balance.
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Coast Guard releases findings on Kulluk grounding
The Coast Guard has released the results of an investigation into the grounding of Shell’s Kulluk drill rig at the end of their troubled Arctic drilling season.
Appeals court orders new assessment of arctic lease sale
A federal appeals court has ruled that the environmental assessment behind a massive oil lease sale off Alaska’s northern coast is faulty.
Federal Judge Rules Shell’s Spill Plan Sufficient
The judge ruled that Shell does not need to submit to the Environmental Impact Statement process.
White House Releases Arctic Strategy
The plan lays out three arcing “lines of interest” – to advance U.S. security, pursue responsible Arctic stewardship and to strengthen international cooperation.
One In Three Fish Sold At Restaurants And Grocery Stores Is Mislabeled
A report from the ocean conservation group Oceana confirms that there’s a pretty decent chance that fish on the plate or on ice in the seafood case is not what it’s labeled to be.
Environmentalists push against Shell’s Arctic drilling plan
Environmentalists from Alaska are hoping to persuade Congressional staffers Shell Oil should not continue its drilling operation in the Arctic this summer.
Shell concludes exploratory drilling operations in Arctic Ocean
Shell Oil wrapped up its exploratory drilling season in the Arctic yesterday.
Environmental Groups Say Shell’s Spill Response Plan is Inadequate
Environmental groups are suing the federal government, arguing that Shell Oil does not have an adequate plan to deal with a spill. The coalition says the goal is not to delay drilling this summer.