Shell announces that they will stop drilling for oil in the Arctic

This is from Greenpeace:

The Guardian reported on Monday that on top of rising costs, “Shell has privately made clear it is taken aback by the public protests against the drilling which are threatening to seriously damage its reputation.”

Three long years of campaigning, one incredible summer of action, and 7 million of us around the world in a rising global movement for the Arctic. Shell have said they have abandoned drilling in the Arctic for the “foreseeable future”. And the Financial Times reported “Exit, pursued by a polar bear… A decade-long escapade on ice is over”.

It’s the climax to an amazing three years. Around the world, millions have signed our petition, thousands have sent emails to Shell and have called on President Obama to intervene.”

The Voice congratulates Greenpeace. The Arctic is safer for now. But there’s more to do – until we can be sure that until the Arctic is safe from all oil companies.