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South African court blocks Shell from using seismic waves to explore for oil, gas in Indian Ocean

A South African court blocked Shell from using seismic waves to explore for oil and gas in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday. A court decision handed a landmark victory to environmentalists worried about the impact on whales and other species against oil giant Shell.