Save the Arctic

Last edited 14 March 2014 at 1:26pm

The fragile Arctic is under threat from both climate change and oil drilling. As climate change melts the Arctic ice, oil companies are moving in to extract more of the fossil fuels that caused the melt in the first place. But above the Arctic circle, freezing temperatures, a narrow drilling window and a remote location mean that an oil spill would be almost impossible to deal with. It's a catastrophe waiting to happen. Greenpeace is working to halt climate change and to stop this new oil rush at the top of the world.

Campaign updates

Global day of action: We love the Arctic, Saturday April 20

As the ice melts, oil companies are threatening the pristine Arctic with industrial disaster. On Saturday, April 20, the world is calling for action to...
Posted by Nic S - 16 April, 2013 - 14:24 -

Global day of action: We love the Arctic, Saturday April 20

As the ice melts, oil companies are threatening the pristine Arctic with industrial disaster. On Saturday, April 20, the world is calling for action to...
Posted by Nic S - 16 April, 2013 - 14:24 -

The Arctic, live, in central London

This April is a big month for the Arctic. Our expedition of young leaders making the long trek to reach the North Pole is nearly underway. When they reach the...
Posted by sara_a - 4 April, 2013 - 22:19 -

The Arctic, live, in central London

This April is a big month for the Arctic. Our expedition of young leaders making the long trek to reach the North Pole is nearly underway. When they reach the...
Posted by sara_a - 4 April, 2013 - 22:19 -

Annus Horribilis: New works in oil

When Shell opened their annual wine and dine reception at the National Gallery last night, we made sure their exclusive invitees were treated to a evening of...
Posted by Nic S - 7 March, 2013 - 15:15 -

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