Category - Arctic

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28 Apr 2013

Arctic campaign comes to Friends House

The Arctic came to Friends House in London on 20 April as part of a global day of action as Greenpeace used 3D projection to transform the building into the pristine Arctic.
1 Dec 2012

Russian indigenous peoples’ organisation ordered to close

An organisation representing indigenous peoples in Russia has been ordered to close, in the country’s latest crackdown on NGOs.
19 Dec 2010

Satirical boardgame challenges oil industry in run-up to Christmas

A satirical boardgame has been launched about the global oil industry. Greenpeace have made the game - Deepsea Desperation - downloadable from their website.
24 Aug 2010

Alarm at plans for first Arctic oil drilling

Cairn Energy has announced the first discovery of oil in Arctic waters. Environmental commentators have warned of an "Arctic oil rush".
5 Jun 2007

Desmond Tutu issues Arctic plea on climate change

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has called for urgent action against the threat of global warming. He was speaking in Tromsø, the largest Nordic city north of the Arctic Circle. African and Pacific leaders have backed his plea.