Grist: The Greenpeace activists who scaled Russia`s first Arctic offshore oil rig during a September demonstration have been given amnesty, but Russia is extending no such courtesies to the Arctic environment or the climate.
The rig that the Arctic 30 helped bring to the world`s attention has begun pumping oil. From Agence France-Presse:
The landmark announcement marked the formal start of Russias long-planned effort to turn the vast oil and natural gas riches believed to be buried in the frozen...