Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

Environmental groups are celebrating after ExxonMobil relinquished offshore oil and gas exploration permits in British Columbia dating back more than 50 years.

Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

ExxonMobil spokeswoman Margot Bruce-O’Connell confirmed the company gave up nine permits it held in B.C. but refused to comment further

Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environmental groups are celebrating after ExxonMobil relinquished offshore oil and gas exploration permits in British Columbia dating back more than 50 years.

Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environmental groups are celebrating after ExxonMobil relinquished offshore oil and gas exploration permits in British Columbia dating back more than 50 years.

Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environmental groups are celebrating after ExxonMobil relinquished offshore oil and gas exploration permits in British Columbia dating back more than 50 years.

Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environmental groups are celebrating after ExxonMobil relinquished offshore oil and gas exploration permits in British Columbia dating back more than 50 years.