Green groups warn Shell boss over 'reckless' pursuit of Arctic oil

Jessica Shankleman
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EXCLUSIVE: WWF chief executives write to Ben Van Beurden as Greenpeace and Oil International unveil new report highlighting Arctic drilling risks

Green groups have stepped up pressure on Shell over its plans to drill for oil in the Arctic, with WWF leaders writing directly to the oil giant's chief executive to express their "profound alarm" at the...

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