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Shell’s Plans to Drill for Oil in the Arctic Blocked by Greenpeace Climbers
Richard Smallteacher
July 31st, 2015

Greenpeace temporarily blocked Shell from drilling for oil in the Arctic by blocking the path of a specialized ice-breaking ship in Portland, Oregon. Thirteen climbers suspended themselves from a bridge while hundreds of local supporters paddled below in kayaks forcing the company to delay operations for almost two days.

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