One small act, big change

This week, in a major victory for Alaska's wildlife and people, Royal Dutch Shell announced it will cease plans to drill in the Alaskan Arctic this summer. Dear Alberta, I'm writing to share some news and to say a big thanks to you and over 33,500 other activists who have lent their voice to this important issue. Together, we're celebrating a step forward for protecting the health of Alaska's pristine waters.  This week, in a major victory for Alaska's wildlife and people, Royal Dutch Shell announced it will cease plans to drill in the Alaskan Arctic this summer. Shell's decision comes on the heels of a court ruling that the Department of the Interior had failed to consider all environmental impacts of the exploration in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas when it gave Shell permission to drill. Your messgae telling the US government they should not expose Arctic communities and wildlife to the risk of oil spills like the Deepwater Horizon disaster was heard and it's making a real difference in our continued fight to protect the environment. Learn what this news means for Alaska and the people and wildlife that live there. We hope you will share the victory with your friends and family. Thanks for your continued support,  Michele Kuruc Vice President US Marine Program World Wildlife Fund