Greenpeace Activists Board Oil Rigs in Attempt to Prevent Oil and Gas Well Drilling

In an attempt to stop Norwegian oil company Statoil from drilling for oil and gas in Arctic waters, 15 activists have boarded one of the company's offshore drilling rigs today.

Fall of Soviet Union Good For Arctic

By Erik Derr
Until the 1970s, atmospheric mercury generally rose because of industrial activity in Europe and North America. Levels declined after those sources started following emissions controls.
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