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Women of color at the forefront of victory against Shell arctic drilling

After years of protests and negotiation, oil giant Shell announced this week that it will give up efforts to drill for oil and gas in the Arctic. Citing a “disappointing exploration outcome” and the high costs of drilling and transporting oil from the region, the company will be sealing and abandoning its base there.

After years of protests and negotiation, oil giant Shell announced this week that it will give up efforts to drill for oil and gas in the Arctic. Citing a “disappointing exploration outcome” and the high costs ...