International court considers Dutch call for Greenpeace activists held in Russia to be freed (Video)
An international court is considering a Dutch call for Russia to immediately release 30 people held after a Greenpeace protest against oil drilling in the Arctic.
A Dutch government representative said Russia had “violated the human rights” of the activists and detained them for seven weeks “without grounds” …
Euronews – 06/11 14:36 CET
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Winners, losers, observers, culprits: Whalefest explores Arctic sea change
By Mary Catharine Martin | Capital City Weekly
The 17th annual Sitka Whalefest explored the past, present and future of the Arctic, focusing in part on the animal “winners and losers” climate change will create.
It also provided some pretty darn interesting information, part of its goal of making science accessible. Scientists spoke on the subjects of their research – bowhead whales, polar bears, whaling, seals and narwhals, among others. The Whalefest also included marine wildlife cruises, a 5K run/walk, concert, and filmfest …
Capital city weekly – 11/6/2013 – 1:37 pm
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Sea Shepherd founder in court in Seattle after Japanese whalers threaten fines (Video)
The anti-whaling activist and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson is due to take the witness stand in a contempt of court hearing in Seattle.
Japan’s Institute of Cetacean Research brought the case before the US courts and claims Sea Shepherd has broken a US ruling which says ships must remain 457 metres from whaling vessels at all times …
Euronews – 06/11 12:58 CET
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