'Arctic Rising' in London

A Greenpeace activist dressed as a polar bear visits Big Ben in central London, demanding global action to protect the Arctic. The activity is part of the 'Arctic Rising' actions which follow the rising sun across the globe on the longest day, June 21st. Greenpeace is campaigning for a global sanctuary around the north pole, and a ban on oil drilling and unsustainable fishing in the wider Arctic.

Unique identifier: GP044OZ

Type: Image

Shoot date: 21/06/2012

Locations: Europe, London, United Kingdom

Credit line: © Elizabeth Dalziel / Greenpeace

Size: 5412px × 3520px 4MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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'Arctic Rising' in London

Greenpeace activists dressed as polar bears in London demand immediate global action to protect the Arctic. The activity is part of the 'Arctic Rising' where polar bears descend on famous buildings and landmarks across the world. The global actions follow the rising sun across the globe on the longest day, June 21st. On this day the sun never sets on the Arctic. Greenpeace is campaigning for a global sanctuary around the north pole, and a ban on oil drilling and unsustainable fishing in the wider Arctic.

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