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Obama administration gives the nod to Arctic oil drilling
2015-05-12 12:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: The US Interior Department has given its approval to the oil giant Shell to begin drilling in Arctic waters, subject to safety conditions being met. But pressure groups have responded with criticism over Shell`s ability to overcome safety concerns. After a long review into the procedures, American officials referred to rigorous safety standards and said that, should Shell receive approval from safety agencies, it can begin drilling for oil in the region. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management...
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