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DavïÐ Låzårµ§

Please urge Shell to stop seismic blasting of the Wild Coast of South Africa
#Shell #FossilFuel #BigOil #SouthAfrica #Whales #SeismicBlasting #Greenpeace #Petition

"Shell is about to start blasting extremely loud shockwaves into the oceans off the Wild Coast of South Africa - a fragile and beautiful ecosystem that is a vital whale breeding ground.

Each shockwave blasted in this “seismic testing” is louder than a space shuttle launch, and local whales, dolphins, turtles and seals will be subjected to this excruciating noise every 10 seconds, for five whole months, in whale mating season.

Here in Aotearoa, we have fought the oil industry on this and won. But its destructive search for new oil and gas is never-ending - despite scientists warning that we can’t afford to burn even the known oil reserves, let alone new ones.

But all is not lost - in their thousands, South Africans are fighting back against Shell. Coastal communities, Greenpeace, environmentalists and concerned members of the public have all joined forces to stand up to Shell.

These seismic detonations could have a devastating impact on the health of marine life, and if successful, the operations would potentially disrupt the local communities that depend on eco-tourism and fishing for their livelihoods.

We’ve defeated Shell before - in 2015, our people-powered “Save the Arctic” campaign forced them to give up their plans for oil drilling in the Arctic, and here in Aotearoa we resisted and prevented their deep sea oil exploration plans from going ahead.

Ngā mihi nui,

Nick and the whole crew at Greenpeace Aotearoa"

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John Rooke

Two prominent scientists are refusing to allow their work to be included in the Science Museum’s collection because of the institution’s links to Shell.

Steve and Dee Allen, who have carried out some of the most important research into global plastic pollution, say the museum’s sponsorship deal with the fossil fuel company – and a subsequent “gagging clause” – meant it was no longer a credible scientific institution.

“They have positioned themselves to fail in both of their primary tasks – to preserve and present the truth as best we know it,” said Steve Allen.

The decision by eminent scientists to boycott the museum is the latest blow to the institution, which has had several resignations and faced growing protests over its relationship with Shell – and a newly announced deal with the “green” arm of the global fossil fuel corporation Adani.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/16/science-museum-shell-links-pollution-experts-refuse-show-work

#ClimateAction #GlobalHeating #ClimateEmergency #science #capitalism #BigOil

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