November 2013

Ten reasons why Shell are complicit in the detention of the Arctic 30

Posted by efreeman — 12 November 2013 at 4:48pm - Comments
Shell and Gazprom - partners in Arctic drilling?
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In a recent press statement Shell said they had "zero-point-zero percent to do with the situation in Russia." Here are ten reasons why they are 100% involved in the detention of peaceful protestors.

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Arctic 30: Your questions answered

Posted by efreeman — 12 November 2013 at 1:34pm - Comments
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As the Arctic 30 reach day 55 of their detention, pressure grows around the world for their release. Messages of support have flooded in via social media, email and snail mail. However, along with them a few questions: what is David Cameron doing? Should I lobby my MP? Why on earth are you targeting Shell? We’ve taken a sample of your questions and provided some answers.

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Incredible new footage of the moment special forces boarded the Arctic Sunrise

Posted by petespeller — 8 November 2013 at 1:03pm - Comments

We've just received incredible new footage that shows the moment Russian special forces abseiled onto the heli deck of the Arctic Sunrise and detained the crew at gun point.

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Arctic 30 – 50 days of injustice in their own words

Posted by efreeman — 6 November 2013 at 6:10pm - Comments

As we reach 50 days of detention of the Arctic 30, here is a collection of their tweets and letters, telling their story in their own words.

Fracking bosses: "it's like pushing sh**e uphill"

Posted by kcumming — 6 November 2013 at 12:36pm - Comments
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Two things struck me about the appearance of fracking bosses in front of the House of Lords' Economic Affairs Committee yesterday.

First, these guys are annoyed. Despite best efforts and a lot of bit-chomping, they remain stranded in the shale gas starting blocks, having only managed to drill a total of three exploratory wells in England and partially fracture one. Cuadrilla’s Francis Egan: “I wouldn’t call that an accelerated exploration project”.

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