Court of Appeals dismissses case

When Shell’s prior plans to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean were challenged by various groups concerned about the impact on the environment and marine life in the region resulting in a lawsuit and a court order for the company to stop drilling, Shell immediately appealed the decision. The big oil company also started working on a revised drilling plan. The original drilling plan was given the go ahead by the Bush administration without the benefit of a full environmental review and was immediately challenged.