'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.C

Greenpeace activists, dressed as polar bears, protest in front of the White House to demand immediate global action to protect the Arctic. and hold a sign reading "#Save 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: GP044S5

Type: Image

Shoot date: 21/06/2012

Locations: North America, United States of America, Washington, D.C.

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Tim Aubry

Size: 3022px × 2538px 4MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.C.

Greenpeace activists dressed as polar bears at the White House 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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