London, December 5 (RHC)-- In what observers are calling a climate victory, Shell has pulled out of the Cambo oil field project in the U.K.’s North Sea.  

The announcement came after an intense pressure campaign by activists who petitioned the British government against the potential environmental disaster. Shell cited economic reasons for canceling the project. 

Climate activists are now demanding the government follow suit and drop its support of the oil field project.

In other news, in Southern Oregon, Canadian oil and gas company Pembina Pipeline has abandoned plans for a fracked gas pipeline and export terminal, after years of organizing and community pushback.  Opponents argued the project violated the Clean Water Act, and threatened local wildlife, livelihoods and Indigenous land.