The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

[DewDiligence]

Environmental groups seek to thwart Shell’s arctic drilling, as expected:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303879604577410520594646982.html

"History tells us opposition groups will use the courts in an attempt to stall our program at every turn," said Curtis Smith, a spokesman for Shell's Shell Alaska division. "Our recent filings make clear we have no intention of sitting back and waiting for that to happen."

…The latest challenge alleges Shell's vessel and support fleet will pollute the Arctic air [LOL]. Shell officials said the Environmental Protection Agency, which issued the emissions permits under the Clean Air Act, has found the ships would pose no significant impact to the air.