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- ExxonMobil wants a sanctions waiver for Russian oil project Thu, 20 Apr 17, 11:32pmThe United States imposed sanctions on Russia back in 2014 after Moscow annexed Crimea. But it appears oil giant ExxonMobil would like an exception for their own profit. They're seeking a sanctions waiver from the U.S. Treasury...
- Iceland won’t be hunting endangered whales this summer Sat, 27 Feb 16, 6:20amIceland is often listed as the greenest country in the world, but one industry puts a black stain on their record – whaling. In 1986, the International Whaling Commission issued a moratorium on commercial whaling, but Iceland...
- US Slaps New Sanctions on Russia, Stops Exxon from Drilling in the Arctic Tue, 16 Sep 14, 5:30amThe Ukraine crisis may be inadvertently working towards environmental conservation in the Arctic. On Friday, the US government ordered American companies to cut off exports to Russian oil exploration within 14 days, stymying...