South Africa court halts Shell seismic survey plan in key ruling
By France24
30 December 2021 |
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A South African court on Tuesday blocked Shell from using seismic waves to explore for oil and gas in the Indian Ocean, handing a landmark victory to environmentalists worried about the impact on whales and other species.
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