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Seattle's 'kayaktavists' protest against plans Royal Dutch Shell drill for oil in Arctic
2015-05-17 21:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Independent: The first drilling rig was met by a flotilla. On kayaks and other improvised rafts, hundreds of protesters took to the waters of Elliot Bay to oppose Royal Dutch Shells plans to drill for oil in the Arctic. A second rig is expected in Seattle this week as part of the oil companys efforts to use the citys port as a base where the rigs can be outfitted before being taken to the Chukchi Sea off Alaska. So, too, are more protests as kayaktivism campaigners vow to fight Shells plans on land and...
Paddle in Seattle protest gather against Shell oil rig
2015-05-17 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Seattle Times: They joined more than 200 other boats Saturday for Paddle in Seattle, a flotilla organized by a coalition of environmental groups, activists and tribal leaders from around the country to demonstrate concern about the impact of fossil-fuel consumption on climate change and to show disappointment in the Port of Seattles decision to host Shells offshore Arctic oil-drilling fleet. The coalition, Shell No! Action Council, has said the protests will culminate Monday with a day of peaceful civil disobedience...
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Hundreds activists launch floating protest new Arctic drilling rig
2015-05-17 09:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Telegraph: Hundreds of activists decked out in neoprene wetsuits and life jackets took to the water off Seattle in kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and other vessels to send the message that Royal Dutch Shell should cancel its plan to drill in the Arctic Ocean. The "Shell No" protest was held nearby to where Shell's Polar Pioneer drilling rig is docked. Once out on the water, kayakers gathered in formation and hoisted signs and banners that read: "Climate Justice," "Oil-Free Future" and "We can't burn all...
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Seattle in Arctic drilling protest
2015-05-17 06:10:50| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Hundreds of people in kayaks and small boats stage a protest in the north-western US port of Seattle against Arctic oil drilling by Shell.
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'Paddle in Seattle' Arctic oil drilling protest
2015-05-17 00:36:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Hundreds of people have gathered in kayaks and small boats for a protest in the north-western US port city of Seattle against oil drilling in the Arctic by the Shell energy giant. Paddle in Seattle is being held by activists who say the firm's drilling will damage the environment. It comes after the first of Shell's two massive oil rigs arrived at the port. The firm wants to move them in the summer to explore for oil off Alaska's northern coast. Earlier this week, Shell won conditional...
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