Mishap. Incident. Accident. Calamity. Honestly, we’re running out of words to describe what Shell has done these past six months.

If you do a quick search for news articles involving Shell’s Kulluk drill rig, you will find a long, less-than-flattering list of headlines. Since Shell began its voyage north towards the Chukchi Sea last summer, they have made numerous mistakes that demonstrate they are not Arctic ready. Continue reading →