Well this is a great anniversary present for Greenpeace and the Taranaki 8 who on the 24-27 February brought attention to Shell's plans to drill in the Arctic. On the day (a day and a bit) of the first anniversary of the protest, 27 Feb (US), Shell has taken their drill ship and gone home for the rest of 2013!
There comes a time when you know you're digging a great big hole and someone needs to come along and say 'STOP DIGGING' for you to stop and just take stock of how far your project has gone belly up. It's admirable that you are still digging this hole for yourself but it's time to stop.
This is where Shell found itself at the end of 2012. It was not a good year PR wise; it was disastrous. So like all successful people and companies do, they take stock of what happened and see where they can fix something that's gone belly up. Sometimes admitting defeat and walking away is the only option. After the year Shell had, that was the ONLY option left to them.
Let's review A Year in the Life of Shell Oil and the #SaveTheArctic Campaign...
FEBRUARY 2013
SHELL Stops Drilling in the Arctic for 2013
Huzzah! Millions of dollars, lost hours in courtrooms and bad publicity has forced Shell's hand (plus some really horrible ships and the nice Arctic weather).
- 18 - Taranaki Daily News Opinion Piece: I Love Lucy For Putting Children Before Oil Companies 18 Feb 2013
- 14 - 2.7 Million Have Signed the Arctic Scroll
- 12 - Bold Energy for NZ Unveiled + Photo of Lucy on 27 Feb Noble Discoverer
- 09 - Radio New Zealand Interview with Lucy About Court Case 07 Feb 2013
- 08 - Lucy Determined To Keep Fighting For the Environment TV3 News 08 Feb 2013
- 08 - Cleaning Toilets Is Easier Than Cleaning Oil Off Sea Birds - NZ Herald 8 Feb 2013
- 08 - We Did It For The Future by Lucy Lawless
- 07 - Press Release: Star Lawless Slams Oil Giant Shell Outside Court
- 07 - BREAKING NEWS: The Verdict Is In! Community Service & Fined $651.44!
- 06 - Editorial: What Happens In the Dark Comes To Light For Shell
- 05 - Lucy Tweets: Lucy Going to Court 7 February Confirmed
- 02 - Lucy Responds To The Alaskan "Lucy Lawless Bill" On Twitter
- 02 - Lucy Tweets: Save The Arctic Protest Court Case Set For 7 February
- 01 - Alaskan Politican Introduces "Lucy Lawless Bill"!
JANUARY 2013
- 12 - Return of the Warrior NZ Weekend Herald 12 Jan 2013
- 05 - Save The Arctic: Noble Discoverer Under Criminal Investigation
- 01 - Taranaki Daily News 2012 In Review Lucy Lawless 1 January 2013
DECEMBER 2012
- 16 - OMG Moments The Year in Review Lucy Lawless Herald on Sunday 16 Dec
- 16 - Sierra Magazine Trendsetter: Lucy Lawless Actor and Activist
- 10 - Partially Examined Life Lucy Episode Podcast Transcript Now Available
- 09 - A Letter To My Grandchildren by Lucy Lawless NZ Woman's Weekly 17 December 2012
NOVEMBER 2012
- 22 - Save The Arctic Protest Court Case Delayed Till Feb 2013 - Taranaki Daily News & TV3 News
- 20 - Greenpeace Press Release: Sentencing adjourned for Lucy Lawless and Activists
- 18 - Save The Arctic Update: Noble Discoverer A History of Mishaps
- 17 - Save The Arctic Court Case Update - Postponed Again
SEPTEMBER 2012
- 18 - Lucy Wears Save The Arctic T-Shirt & Shell Stops Drilling!
- 17 - Save The Arctic: Shell Postpones Arctic Drilling Until Next Year
- 13 - Lucy and Taranaki 7 Court Case POSTPONED to 22 November 2012
- 12 - Save The Arctic: Mother Nature Stops Shell's Arctic Drilling
- 11 - Press Release: Shell Starts Arctic Drilling as Ice Levels Plummet
- 10 - So It Begins: Shell begins petroleum drilling off Alaska coast - AP 9 September 2012
- 09 - Lucy To Be Key Speaker at Power Shift NZ Pacific 2012 Climate Summit
- 08 - Lucy Interview on The Film Freak Movie Talk Show Podcast 09 September 2012
- 04 - Arctic Becomes Cold War Zone Washington Times Daily 3 September 2012
JULY 2012
- 22 - Not Fit For Purpose - Shell Drill Ship Noble Discoverer NZ Herald 22 July 2012
- 19 - High Arctic Sanctuary Campaign Petition Reaches 957,699!
- 18 - Eco-Warrior: Noble Discoverer Mishap Justifies Lawless Protest Waikato Times 18 July 2012
- 17 - Greenpeace UK Targets Shell Petrol Stations in UK + Lucy
- 04 - High Resolution Curve Magazine July - August 2012 Scans
- 03 - Lucy Lawless Message to Susanna Rustin From The Guardian
JUNE 2012
- 30 - Lucy Lawless Xena The EcoWarrior The Guardian 30 June 2012 + Scans
- 21 - Lucy Signatory in High Arctic Region Declared A Sanctuary
- 20 - Lucy Lawless From Warrior Princess To Eco-Warrior Curve Magazine July|August 2012 Issue
- 15 - Lucy Lawless Greenpeace Blog Post: Guilty NOT Sorry 15 June 2012
- 15 - Editorial: Lucy's Celebrity Status Puts Spotlight On Save The Arctic Campaign and What It Actually Means
- 14 - Radio Interview: RadioLive Drive Interview with Lucy on Court Case 14 June 2012
- 14 - Lucy Exclusive Interview with 3 News on being and actor and an activist 14 June 2012
- 14 - Associated Press Actress Lucy Lawless Pleads Guilty To Trespass 14 June 2012
- 14 - Video of Lucy and Taranaki 7 outside Auckland Court 14 June
- 14 - Greenpeace Press Release: Activists Plead Guilty To Being On Unlawfully On A Ship and Direct Appeal to Others to Stop Deep Sea Oil and Protect Arctic
- 14 - Message From Lucy on the Verdict - Burglary Charged Dropped!
- 12 - Lucy's Court Case Moved to Auckland District Court 14 June 2012 - CONFIRMED
- 12 - Lawless Likely To Face Less Severe Charge - Taranaki Daily News 12 June 2012
- 06 - Heavy Sea Ice Throws Significant Delay Into Shell's Arctic Drilling Plans
MAY 2012
- 30 - Save The Arctic: Judge extends restriction area for Greenpeace
- 17 - Lucy Lawless and Taranaki 7 Court Case Adjourned to 13 June
- 15 - Lucy Lawless and Taranaki 7 Court Case Adjourned AGAIN
- 06 - New Lucy Photo From Sunday Times Magazine 06 May 2012
- 01 - Lucy & Taranaki 7 Court Case Pushed Back to 17 May
APRIL 2012
- 23 - Three Day Protest Extreme For Lucy Sunday Star Times 22 April 2012
- 22 - Lucy Interview: Action Hero Protest Princess Sunday Star Times 22 April 2012
- 19 - Lucy Lawless Proud of Ship Protest NZ Herald 18 April 2012
- 18 - Press Release: Greenpeace Activists Remanded Till 3 May
- 18 - Lucy & Taranaki 7 Court Case Update: Reappear 3 May
- 17 - Lucy and the Taranaki 7: You Speak For All Of Us
- 17 - Lucy and Taranaki 7 In Court Tomorrow 18 April 2012
- 04 - Lucy Lawless Greenpeace Court Case Postponed By Another 2 Weeks
MARCH 2012
- 30 - Save The Arctic Protest: Shell Granted Legal Injunction Against Greenpeace In US Court
- 30 - Lucy Talks to Boston Herald About Save The Arctic Court Case 29 March 2012
- 20 - Save The Arctic: We Can Enjoy A Good Life Without Extreme Oil
- 20 - Save The Arctic Protest Update: Lucy Court Case Postponed Until 5 April 2012
- 18 - Lucy Photo Scan: Join The Impact: Unite For LGBTQ Equality Prop 8 Protest Rally 2008
- 18 - Lucy Article Scan "Camping Out" Sunday Star Times 18 March 2012
- 15 - We Don't Need Extreme Oil NZ Herald 15 March 2012
- 09 - Radio New Zealand National Interview With Lucy From 27 Feb
- 08 - Greenpeace Magazine (German Edition)
- 08 - Lucy Lawless Tweets: Shell Oil Threatens a Birthing Ground of America's Polar Bears
- 06 - Greenpeace NZ Blog From muesli bars to a global mind bomb
- 05 - Lucy Lawless' Private Passion NZ Woman's Weekly 12 March 2012
- 04 - Lucy Lawless Speaking Up For All Of Us
- 04 - Lucy Lawless Press Snippets From New Zealand 04 March 2012
- 03 - Press Release: Judge Rejects Bulk of Shell and Proposed Restraining Order Against Greenpeace
- 03 - We Can Do More To Help Become More Environmentally Aware - Blog by Lesley-Ann Brandt
- 02 - Oil Protest Hand International Cast Court Documents Update 02 March 2012
- 02 - Lucy Talks To The Star About The Upcoming Save The Arctic Court Case
- 01 - Upcoming Lucy Lawless Interview with TVNZ About Save The Arctic Protest 04 March 2012
- 01 - Arctic Ocean Drilling: Shell Launches Preemptive Legal Strike
- 01 - Save The Arctic Court Case Pushed Back - Update
- 01 - Lucy, That 1988 Shell Advert and Some Common Sense Into The "Debate"
FEBRUARY 2012
- 29 - Lucy's Court Date Changed to 20 March 2012 - AAP Report
- 28 - Take Action Now Save The Arctic - Send A Message To Shell
- 28 - Lucy Lawless Shrugs Off Shell Advert - Stuff.co.nz 28 February 2012
- 28 - Lucy's Burglary Charge Could Seriously Impair Travel to US - NZ Herald 27 Feb 2012
- 28 - Greenpeace Press Release: Arrests end Shell Arctic drillship occupation 27 February 2012
- 28 - Bunny Diamand Blog: Seven Went Up, 133,000 Came Down
- 28 - Lucy Lawless, Arrested, Battles On Up Beat Magazine 27 February 2012
- 27 - Lucy Talks To Reporters After Being Released - Video
- 27 - Charges Laid Against Lucy and Protesters
- 27 - Lucy Lawless Talks About The Experience TV3 News
- 27 - Press Release: Lucy Lawless and Fellow Protesters Have Been Arrested
- 27 - BREAKING NEWS: The Police Have Arrived...TVNZ Reports
- 27 - Protesters expect removal by police today - NZ Herald 27 February 2012
- 27 - Protesters Get Global Support - Taranaki Daily News 27 February 2012
- 27 - Press Release: Flood of Support Online Boosts Arctic Drillship Protest
- 27 - Lawless Expects Arrest Waikato Times 27 February 2012
- 26 - Lucy Lawless v. Shell: David v. Goliath Voxy News 26 February 2012
- 26 - Lucy Lawless NZ Local News Roundup for Day 3 Save The Arctic Protest
- 26 - Day 3 Lucy Lawless Video Message – Is Anyone Out There?
- 26 - NZ Media RoundUp of Save The Arctic Protest Day 3
- 25 - TV3 Nightly News 25 Feb with Lucy Lawless Save The Arctic Protest Update
- 25 - Press Release: Activists Vow To Continue Arctic Drillship Occupation Into Third Day
- 25 - Audio Interview Taranaki Daily News Interviews Lucy 24 February 2012
- 25 - Lucy Interview Transcript NZ TV Saturday Breakfast Show 25 February 2012
- 25 - Ice Drilling Madness: Lucy Lawless NZ Herald 25 Feb 2012
- 24 - Save The Arctic Protesting Half Dozen Update - Nighty Night
- 24 - Lucy Lawless Interview on TVNZ Close Up 24 February 2012
- 24 - Greenpeace Protesters are Settling In For The Night
- 24 - Lucy Lawless Captures Oil-Drilling Ship For Greenpeace The Village Voice
- 24 - Take Action Like Lucy Lawless and Send A Message To Shell - Save The Arctic
- 24 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Lucy Lawless Protesting
- 24 - Press Release: Lucy Lawless Occupies Arctic Drilling Ship
- 24 - Lucy Lawless in Arctic Drilling Protest Boards Boat Greenpeace Protest
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