Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/-Arctic-Rising--in-Washington--D-C-27MZIFVYYWWN.htmlConceptually similar'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.CGP044RMCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.CGP044RNCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.CGP044RSCompleted★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.CGP044S3Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.CGP044S4Completed★★★★'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.CGP044S5Completed★★★★Street in Washington's ChinatownGP04M30Completed★★★★Climate Action Homeless Polar Bears in Washington DCGP01KD1Completed★★★★Homeless Polar Bear in MurmanskGP046ZZCompleted★★★★★★★View AllGP044RL'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.CA lone polar bear waits for a Metro train at Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in Washington, D.C. He demands immediate 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.Locations:North America-United States of America-Washington, D.C.Date:21 Jun, 2012Credit:© Alice Richardson / GreenpeaceMaximum size:4855px X 3005pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Animal likeness-Climate (campaign title)-Day-Fishing (Industry)-Greenpeace activists-High angle view-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-Large group of people-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-People-Polar bears-Public engagement-Public transport-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Street theatre actions-Theatrical costumes-Trains-TransportationShoot:'Arctic Rising' in Washington, D.C.Greenpeace activists dressed as polar bears at the White House in the District of Columbia 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.
