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Energy giant Shell is investing $20 billion in Nigeria's deep offshore oil projects, citing renewed investor confidence under stable leadership. The Bonga Southwest project could become one of the world's largest energy developments.
After losing everything to a devastating typhoon, 67 Filipino survivors are taking fossil fuel giant Shell to court in a groundbreaking climate justice case. It's the first lawsuit directly linking a major oil company to deaths and injuries from climate impacts in vulnerable communities.
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South Africa's highest court just handed coastal communities a groundbreaking victory, ending Shell's plans to drill for oil off the Wild Coast. After years of resistance, the ruling affirms that communities have the right to decide what happens to their oceans and land.
Shell researchers have developed a breakthrough cooling fluid that could slash electric vehicle charging times to under 10 minutes while extending range. The innovation tackles one of the biggest barriers keeping drivers from going electric.
Young innovators tackled gaming addiction and sports tech at Egypt's EGYPES 2026 ceremony, turning classroom ideas into real-world solutions. Shell Egypt and the Ministry of Petroleum celebrated students who are solving problems affecting their generation.
Scientists captured the first footage of dolphins on Australia's east coast using shells to trap fish, revealing how mothers teach this clever trick to their calves. This rare hunting strategy was previously only seen 2,500 miles away in Western Australia.
Scientists at North Carolina State University created a protective shell that lets robots curl into a ball when danger strikes, just like an armadillo. The breakthrough could make rescue robots and space explorers tougher and smarter.
Researchers in Spain created paving blocks entirely from recycled materials, using discarded clam shells and mining waste to replace cement and gravel. The breakthrough could help the construction industry slash its massive carbon footprint while solving waste problems for other industries.
Florida threw half a million tons of restaurant oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico, and critics called it reckless dumping. Now, Gulf ecosystems are thriving at levels not seen in 25 years.
A 4-year-old giant tortoise with a shattered shell is walking again thanks to a veterinarian's ingenious custom contraption. The Filipino vet used hooks, wires, and dental acrylic to piece the broken carapace back together.
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South Africa's Constitutional Court just stopped Shell from drilling off the Wild Coast, protecting fishing communities whose voices were ignored. It's a landmark victory proving that people and nature come before corporate profit.
Jupiter's moon Europa just got more intriguing. NASA's Juno spacecraft measured the thickness of the icy shell covering Europa's hidden ocean, bringing scientists closer to understanding if life could exist there.
Scientists discovered that Neanderthals weren't just hunting for their next meal. Turtle shells found in Germany reveal our ancient relatives were crafty toolmakers with surprisingly sophisticated survival strategies.
Twenty-one Louisiana small business owners just gained access to expert training, coaching, and networks through Shell LiveWire's 2026 program. From veterinary care to construction, these entrepreneurs across 13 rural parishes are getting the tools to transform their communities.
In Rajasthan's scorching desert, where temperatures hit 50°C, Narpat Singh Rajpurohit is saving birds with repurposed coconut shells. The simple, zero-cost solution is now helping countless birds survive India's harshest summers.
Scientists created a waterproof material from discarded shrimp shells that actually becomes 50% stronger when immersed in water. This breakthrough could finally give us a sustainable plastic replacement that thrives in the environment instead of polluting it.
Twenty-one Louisiana entrepreneurs just gained powerful allies in their business growth journeys. Shell's LiveWire program is providing training, mentorship, and networks to help small business owners across 13 rural parishes build stronger companies and create local jobs.
Hockey players, military veterans, and volunteers teamed up to haul six tons of oyster shells and install 40 concrete buoys to protect Tampa Bay's living shoreline. Each new oyster can filter two gallons of water per hour, making this a win for both the environment and the community.
A new 12-month accelerator is helping African climate startups bridge the gap between early grants and venture capital, tackling everything from clean energy to sustainable farming. With backing from Shell Foundation and 500 Global, the program connects founders to global mentors and investors while letting them keep control of their vision.
French energy giant TotalEnergies is expanding its clean energy footprint by acquiring Shell's wind and solar operations across Europe. The deal brings 4 gigawatts of renewable power online, enough to power millions of homes.
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