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January 1, 2006

Russia Halts Natural Gas Sales to Ukraine

1/01/06 AP, Russia Halts Natural Gas Sales to Ukraine

Oil Riches Bring Blood to Nigerian Villagers

1/01/06 Polgreen, IHT, Oil Riches Bring Blood to Nigerian Villagers

Energy and the new world power play

1/01/06 Reynolds, BBC, Energy and the new world power play

Two killed in Iraq fuel protest

1/01/06 BBC, Two killed in Iraq fuel protest

Gas row 'could affect UK prices'

1/01/06 BBC, Gas row 'could affect UK prices'

January 2, 2006

Gas Supplies Fall Sharply in Europe

1/02/06 Jahn, AP, Gas Supplies Fall Sharply in Europe

Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas'

1/02/04 BBC, Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas'

Iraq oil exports hit post-war low

1/02/06 BBC, Iraq oil exports hit post-war low

Russia to restore Europe's gas

1/02/06 CNN, Russia to restore Europe's gas

Venezuela gets a grip on its oil

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Venezuela gets a grip on its oil

Ukraine gas cut hits Europe

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Ukraine gas cut hits Europe

Russian gas row reignites nuclear debate

1/02/06 Macalister, Guardian, Russian gas row reignites nuclear debate

Gas and electricity bills set to soar by 100 pnds

1/02/06 Prosser, Independent, Gas and electricity bills set to soar by 100 pnds

Gas row sends shiver through EU

1/02/06 BBC, Gas row sends shiver through EU

Setbacks and success for world airlines

1/02/06 Cronin, BBC, Setbacks and success for world airlines

January 3, 2006

Energy-Efficient, Renewable, and Alternative Home Heating Options

1/03/05 MEN, Energy-Efficient, Renewable, and Alternative Home Heating Options

Be Your Own Battery

1/03/06 PopScience, Be Your Own Battery

Kunstler: Predictions for 2006

1/03/05 Kunstler, EnergyBulletin, Kunstler: Predictions for 2006

Where Europe gets its gas from

1/03/06 BBC, Where Europe gets its gas from

European moves to solve gas row

1/03/06 BBC, European moves to solve gas row

January 4, 2006

10 Books on Solutions for Energy Descent You Must Read in 2006

1/04/06 Hopkins, EnergyBulletin, 10 Books on Solutions for Energy Descent You Must Read in 2006

Russia and Ukraine Reach Deal in Gas Cost Dispute

1/04/06 Reuters, Russia and Ukraine Reach Deal in Gas Cost Dispute

Europe addresses gas supply fears

1/04/06 BBC, Europe addresses gas supply fears

Oil, gas and imperialism

1/04/06 Litvin, Guardian, Oil, gas and imperialism

January 5, 2006

The Russian bear trap

1/05/06 Bhadrakumar, Asia Tmes, The Russian bear trap

Gas truce sparks talk of EU energy pact

1/05/06 Lumsden & Osborn, Independent, Gas truce sparks talk of EU energy pact

January 6, 2006

Morales, Zapatero Discuss Hydrocarbons Nationalization

1/06/06 RigZone, Morales, Zapatero Discuss Hydrocarbons Nationalization or here

Natural Gas is Going Global

1/06/06 Landers, Dallas Morning News, Natural Gas is Going Global or here

BP Begins Production at West Azeri Field in the Caspian Sea

1/06/06 BP, BP Begins Production at West Azeri Field in the Caspian Sea or here

Wound Up Over Windmills

1/06/06 Ball, Wired, Wound Up Over Windmills

The politics of natural gas

1/06/06 Srivastava, Asia Times, The politics of natural gas

Adding fuel to Iraq's fire

1/06/06 Ridolfo, Asia Times, Adding fuel to Iraq's fire

January 7, 2006

The Geopolitics of Natural Gas

1/04/06 Klare, Nation, The Geopolitics of Natural Gas

Venezuela to send US more cheap oil

1/07/06 Al Jazeera.net, Venezuela to send US more cheap oil

January 8, 2006

Gas bills set to soar by 25 per cent

1/08/06 Morgan, Guardian, Gas bills set to soar by 25 per cent

Gas: Russia's secret agenda Energy supply is a 'political weapon'

1/08/06 Webb & Barnett, Independent, Gas: Russia's secret agenda Energy supply is a 'political weapon'

Morales arrives in China

1/08/06 Al Jazeera,net, Morales arrives in China

January 9, 2006

CNOOC Announces $2.3B Nigeria Investment

1/09/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, CNOOC Announces $2.3B Nigeria Investment

January 10, 2006

China seals $2.3bn Nigeria oil deal

1/10/06 Al Jazeera.net, China seals $2.3bn Nigeria oil deal

January 11, 2006

Moving Mountains: The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia

Jan/Feb Issue, Reece, Orion, Moving Mountains: The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia

Ukraine parliament sacks prime minister's government

1/11/06 Bright, CSM, Ukraine parliament sacks prime minister's government

January 12, 2006

Myanmar stiffs India on gas, prefers China

1/12/06 Asia Times, Myanmar stiffs India on gas, prefers China

Oil deal boost for E Timor

1/12/06 Al Jazeera, Oil deal boost for E Timor

BP to make biggest profit in UK history despite hurricanes

1/12/06 Macalister, Guardia, BP to make biggest profit in UK history despite hurricanes

UK trade deficit hits record on rising gas and electricity imports

1/12/06 Thornton, Independent, UK trade deficit hits record on rising gas and electricity imports

Interior Department to Open Alaskan Land to Oil Drilling

1/12/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Interior Department to Open Alaskan Land to Oil Drilling

Ukraine's Leader Dismisses Parliament's Vote to Fire Premier

1/12/06 Myers, NYT, Ukraine's Leader Dismisses Parliament's Vote to Fire Premier

January 13, 2006

Chad oil account frozen

1/13/06 Al Jazeera, Chad oil account frozen

Japan's new energy strategy

1/13/06 Masaki, Asia TImes, Japan's new energy strategy

U.S. Reverses Accord and Opens 389,000 Acres in Alaska to Explore for Oil

1/13/06 Barringer, NYT, U.S. Reverses Accord and Opens 389,000 Acres in Alaska to Explore for Oil

January 15, 2006

Tide of Sentiment Shifts in Water War

1/15/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Tide of Sentiment Shifts in Water War

January 16, 2006

Corn Farmers Smile as Ethanol Prices Rise, but Experts on Food Supplies Worry

1/16/06 Wald, NYT, Corn Farmers Smile as Ethanol Prices Rise, but Experts on Food Supplies Worry

Shell evacuates Nigeria workers

1/16/06 BBC, Shell evacuates Nigeria workers

Iran issues stark warning on oil price

1/16/06 Tait, Guardian, Iran issues stark warning on oil price

January 17, 2006

Nuclear power 'cannot tackle climate change'

1/17/06 Adam, Guardian, Nuclear power 'cannot tackle climate change'

Waiting for water in SA townships

1/17/06 Biles, BBC, Waiting for water in SA townships

Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

1/17/06 Howden, Independent, Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

Oil price rises on Iran worries and rebel attacks in Nigeria

1/17/06 Thornton, Independent, Oil price rises on Iran worries and rebel attacks in Nigeria

January 19, 2006

Vermont poised to get discounted oil from Venezuela

1/19/06 Boston.com, Vermont poised to get discounted oil from Venezuela

A new gust of wind projects across the US

1/19/06 Clayton, CSM, A new gust of wind projects across the US

Behind rising oil cost: Nigeria

1/19/06 MacLaughlin, CSM, Behind rising oil cost: Nigeria

January 20, 2006

Nigeria unions' oil region threat

1/20/06 BBC, Nigeria unions' oil region threat

South American gas plan inches ahead

1/20/06 Al Jazeera, South American gas plan inches ahead

What they don't want you to know about the coming oil crisis

1/20/06 Leggett, Independent, What they don't want you to know about the coming oil crisis

January 21, 2006

Next generation of nuclear reactors may be fast tracked

1/21/06 Adam, Guardian, Next generation of nuclear reactors may be fast tracked

Higher Oil Prices Send Shares Tumbling

1/20/06 Mouawad & Bajaj, NYT, Higher Oil Prices Send Shares Tumbling

Oman Pact Boosts US Agenda in the Middle East

1/21/06 Mekay, IPS, Oman Pact Boosts US Agenda in the Middle East

Crude oil price passes $68 a barrel

1/21/06 Al Jazeera, Crude oil price passes $68 a barrel

January 22, 2006

'Blue' States Tackling Energy On Their Own

1/22/06 Blum, Wa. Post, 'Blue' States Tackling Energy On Their Own

Russia blamed for 'gas sabotage'

1/22/06 BBC, Russia blamed for 'gas sabotage'

Saudi king in China for oil talks

1/22/06 Al Jazeera, Saudi king in China for oil talks

'We say maybe': Gazprom set to pounce on UK gas market

1/22/06 Webb, Independent, 'We say maybe': Gazprom set to pounce on UK gas market

January 23, 2006

King to sign Saudi-China oil deals

1/23/06, Al Jazeera, King to sign Saudi-China oil deals

Alternative energy sources: Food, and fuel, for thought

1/23/06 Duff, Independent, Alternative energy sources: Food, and fuel, for thought

Oil prices climb to Katrina levels

1/23/06 Scherer, CSM, Oil prices climb to Katrina levels

As Profits Soar, Companies Pay U.S. Less for Gas Rights

1/23/06 Andrews, NYT, As Profits Soar, Companies Pay U.S. Less for Gas Rights

January 24, 2006

Gunmen attack Nigeria Agip office

1/24/06 BBC, Gunmen attack Nigeria Agip office

Ford plans 'recycled' car using soy beans

1/24/06 Buncombe, Independent, Ford plans 'recycled' car using soy beans

Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

1/24/06 Connor & Brown, Independent, Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

1/24/06 Connor & Brown, Independent, Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

January 25, 2006

Russia plans to mine the Moon

1/25/06 Al Jazeera, Russia plans to mine the Moon

January 26, 2006

Georgia Suffers Another Setback to Providing Energy

1/26/06 Chivers, NYT, Georgia Suffers Another Setback to Providing Energy

January 27, 2006

Thousands without heating as record cold grips Ukraine

1/27/06 Osborn, Independent, Thousands without heating as record cold grips Ukraine

Firms beat path to ... Libya

1/27/06 Martelli, CSM, Firms beat path to ... Libya

Clouding Ivory Coast's peace: Ivoirite

1/27/06 hARTILL, csm, Clouding Ivory Coast's peace: Ivoirite

Argentina river row ends in court

1/27/06 Schweimler, BBC, Argentina river row ends in court

G.M. Posts Worst Loss Since 1992

1/27/06 Maynard, NYT, G.M. Posts Worst Loss Since 1992

January 28, 2006

Real Oil Crisis

1/28/06 Newby, Catalyst, Real Oil Crisis

Georgia shivers despite Iran deal

1/28/06 BBC, Georgia shivers despite Iran deal

Energy gap: Crisis for humanity?

1/28/06 Black, BBC, Energy gap: Crisis for humanity?

January 29, 2006

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Alternative Approaches to Water Management

1/29/06 Capedevila, IPS, WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Alternative Approaches to Water Management

Iran crisis 'could drive oil over $90'

1/29/06 Stewart, Guardian, Iran crisis 'could drive oil over $90'

How Entergy Corporation Gets Its Way at Indian Point

1/29/06 Wolff, CounterPunch, How Entergy Corporation Gets Its Way at Indian Point - Radioactive Money (2005)

Sea energy to power Britain

1/29/06 Jowit, Guardian, Sea energy to power Britain

January 30, 2006

Daddy's source

1/30/06 Parfitt, Guardian, Daddy's source

Oil rises as Opec leaders gather

1/30/06 BBC, Oil rises as Opec leaders gather

New Orleans lands a big corporate fish. Will others get away?

1/30/06 Axtman, CSM, New Orleans lands a big corporate fish. Will others get away?

Nigerian militia releases oil workers

1/30/06 AP, Nigerian militia releases oil workers

January 31, 2006

Japan's Iran dilemma

1/31/06 Takashi, Asia Times, Japan's Iran dilemma

Exxon Posts Record Profit

1/31/06 Blum, NYT, Exxon Posts Record Profit

February 2, 2006

Shell posts $23bn record profit

2/02/06 Tran, Guardian, Shell posts $23bn record profit

Making an Oil Pledge

2/02/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Making an Oil Pledge

What Peak Oil Means to Every American

2/02/06 Udall, Tide Pool, What Peak Oil Means to Every American

Alaskan ice floe crashes into oil-laden tanker

2/02/06 Gumbel, Independent, Alaskan ice floe crashes into oil-laden tanker

February 3, 2006

In Energy Work, One Hand Giveth and the Other Taketh

2/03/06 Wald, NYT, In Energy Work, One Hand Giveth and the Other Taketh

The Problem with Cutting US Oil Imports from the Middle East

2/03/06 Bryce, CounterPunch, The Problem with Cutting US Oil Imports from the Middle East. Is Bush Serious?

Drink the Water, or Recycle It

2/03/06 Drago, IPS, ENVIRONMENT-SPAIN: Drink the Water, or Recycle It

February 4, 2006

OPEC Chief Shrugs Off Oil Politics

2/04/06 Mouawad, NYT, OPEC Chief Shrugs Off Oil Politics

Pakistani gas pipeline blown up

2/04/06 BBC, Pakistani gas pipeline blown up

Can OPEC Deliver?

2/04/06 Peak Oil Netherlands FoundationCan OPEC Deliver? (pdf)

The Peak Oil Crisis - Global Warming

2/04/06 Whipple, Falls Church, The Peak Oil Crisis - Global Warming

Russia's move on energy chessboard

2/04/06 Blagov, Asia Times, Russia's move on energy chessboard

Oil reserves and peak oil

2/04/06 King, EnergyBulletin, Oil reserves and peak oil

February 5, 2006

Oil Graft Fuels the Insurgency, Iraq and U.S. Say

2/05/06 Worth & Glanz, NYT, Oil Graft Fuels the Insurgency, Iraq and U.S. Say

Black Gold, Black Death - Oil Sands Frenzy in Canada

2/05/06 Holt, CounterPunch, Black Gold, Black Death - Oil Sands Frenzy in Canada

When the crude runs out: Life after oil

2/06/05 Lean, Independent, When the crude runs out: Life after oil

nuclear power costs underestimated and renewables’ potential overlooked says nef research

2/05/06 NEF, nuclear power costs underestimated and renewables’ potential overlooked says nef research

Iraq to lose up to US $194 billion in oil "rip-off"

2/05/06 from 11/22/05 NEF, Iraq to lose up to US $194 billion in oil "rip-off"

February 6, 2006

North Sea Production Slump Casts Doubt on Government Figures

2/06/06 Fraser, Sunday Herald, North Sea Production Slump Casts Doubt on Government Figures

British Gas under pressure to drop 25% rise in prices

2/06/06 Cassidy, Independent, British Gas under pressure to drop 25% rise in prices

February 7, 2006

Roscoe Bartlett On Peak Oil

2/07/06 Roscoe Bartlett On Peak Oil

America is Addicted to Oil

2/07/06 Center for American Progress, America is Addicted to Oil

Indian Water Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign

2/07/06 Kumar, OneWorld, Indian Water Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign

Toxic legacy poses a giant problem

2/07/06 Sample, Guardian, Toxic legacy poses a giant problem

Are Big Oil’s tanks running dry?

2/07/06 Economist Global Agenda, Are Big Oil’s tanks running dry?

February 8, 2006

Public "Consultations" to Begin on Expanded Nuclear Production - Nuking Ontario

2/08/06 Cook, CounterPunch, Public "Consultations" to Begin on Expanded Nuclear Production - Nuking Ontario

Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

2/08/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

Sweden plans to be world's first oil-free economy

2/08/06 Vidal, Guardian, Sweden plans to be world's first oil-free economy

The State of the State (of Energy)

2/08/06 UNplanning Journal, The State of the State (of Energy)

February 9, 2006

Venezuela reassures on oil supply

2/09/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela reassures on oil supply

China's Energy Efficiency Goal "Near-Impossible"

2/09/06 Dahl, Resource Investor, China's Energy Efficiency Goal "Near-Impossible"

Woes mount for oil firms in Ecuador

2/09/06 Hearn, CSM, Woes mount for oil firms in Ecuador

February 10, 2006

Just How Addicted to Oil Are We?

2/10/06 Klare, MoJo, Just How Addicted to Oil Are We?

Bottled water taxing Earth

2/10/06 BBC, Bottled water taxing Earth

The world's energy reserves: Where the buffalo roam

2/10/06 Adams, Independent, The world's energy reserves: Where the buffalo roam

Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite

2/10/06 Chang, KnightRidder, Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite

The Permanent Energy Crisis

2/10/06 Klare, TomDispatch, The Permanent Energy Crisis

Hirsch Report

2/10/06 Hirsch Report

February 11, 2006

The World Debate: Fuelling The Future

2/11/06 BBC, The World Debate: Fuelling The Future

Why your gas bill is too hot to handle

2/11/06 Brignall, Guardian, Why your gas bill is too hot to handle

Energy focus for G8's Moscow meet

2/11/06 BBC, Energy focus for G8's Moscow meet

February 12, 2006

A Latin American Pipeline Dream

2/12/06 Reel, Wa. Post, A Latin American Pipeline Dream

United Arab Emirates Firm May Oversee 6 U.S. Ports

2/12/06 Bridis, Wa. Post, United Arab Emirates Firm May Oversee 6 U.S. Ports

February 13, 2006

Political Science

2/13/06 Farrell, Nation, Political Science

February 14, 2006

U.S. Royalty Plan to Give Windfall to Oil Companies

2/14/06 Andrews, NYT, U.S. Royalty Plan to Give Windfall to Oil Companies

Exxon to fund Providence oil prospect off Ireland

2/14/06 Shah, Independent, Exxon to fund Providence oil prospect off Ireland

February 15, 2006

What Fuel Bills? U.S. Consumers Still Spending

2/15/06 Bajaj & Barbero, NYT, What Fuel Bills? U.S. Consumers Still Spending

Investors Are Tilting Toward Windmills

2/15/06 Deutch, NYT, Investors Are Tilting Toward Windmills

Inner Suburbs Fall Through the Cracks

2/15/06 Cohn, Wa. Post, Inner Suburbs Fall Through the Cracks

February 16, 2006

Current Events - Peak Oil Figures

2/16/06 Deffeyes, FTW, Current Events - Peak Oil Figures

Japanese Putting All Their Energy Into Saving Fuel

2/16/06 Failoa, Wa. Post, Japanese Putting All Their Energy Into Saving Fuel

A sweet solution to fuel troubles

2/16/06 Guardian, A sweet solution to fuel troubles

February 18, 2006

Chavez Threatens to Cut Off Oil to US If It Goes Too Far

2/18/06 Chavez, IPS, Chavez Threatens to Cut Off Oil to US If It Goes Too Far

Bush Push to Expand Nuke Energy

2/18/06 AP, Bush Push to Expand Nuke Energy

Chavez warns US over Venezuelan oil

2/18/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez warns US over Venezuelan oil

British Gas bills to rise by 22%

2/18/06 Milner, Guardian, British Gas bills to rise by 22%

National Grid eyes $7bn bid for US gas supplier

2/18/06 Foley, Independent, National Grid eyes $7bn bid for US gas supplier

Fuel for Growth

2/18/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Fuel for Growth

February 19, 2006

Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

2/19/06 BBC, Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

Solar-powered vision of the future

2/19/06 Patience, BBC, Solar-powered vision of the future

Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

2/19/06 BBC, Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

Iraq gets new power station

2/19/06 Al Jazeera, Iraq gets new power station

February 20, 2006

Militants threaten tankers as hostages seized on oil barge

2/20/06 Howden, Independent, Militants threaten tankers as hostages seized on oil barge

February 21, 2006

Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

2/21/06 Mouawad, NYT, Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

Touched by Oil and Hope in Belize

2/21/06 Romero, NYT, Touched by Oil and Hope in Belize

February 22, 2006

Federal Wildlife Monitors Oversee a Boom in Drilling

2/22/06 Harden, Wa. Post, Federal Wildlife Monitors Oversee a Boom in Drilling

February 24, 2006

Oil Prices Leap $2 on Thwarted Attack

2/24/06 AP, Oil Prices Leap $2 on Thwarted Attack

High energy costs may trigger inflation, says MPC member

2/24/06 Thornton, Independent, High energy costs may trigger inflation, says MPC member

Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

2/24/06 BBC, Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

February 25, 2006

Six killed in Saudi oil facility attack

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, Six killed in Saudi oil facility attack

Why pensioners are feeling the pain

2/25/06 Brignall et al, Guardian, Why pensioners are feeling the pain

Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

2/25/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

February 26, 2006

Hill Action Could Kill Planned Wind Farm, Backers Say

2/26/06 Fahrenthold, Wa. Post, Hill Action Could Kill Planned Wind Farm, Backers Say

Iran in gas deal with European firms

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, Iran in gas deal with European firms

Target: Iran

2/26/06 Sustar, CP, Target: Iran

China paves way for £14bn BP oil stake

2/26/06 Mathiason, Observer, China paves way for £14bn BP oil stake

February 27, 2006

Venezuela Cautions U.S. It May Curtail Oil Exports

2/27/06 Forero, NYT, Venezuela Cautions U.S. It May Curtail Oil Exports

French gas merger raises fresh fears of Fortress Europe

2/27/06 Thorton, Independent, French gas merger raises fresh fears of Fortress Europe

February 28, 2006

Armed forces are put on standby to tackle threat of wars over water

2/28/06 Russell & Morris, Independent, Armed forces are put on standby to tackle threat of wars over water

Michael McCarthy: World's most precious commodity is getting even scarcer

2/28/06 McCarthy, Independent, Michael McCarthy: World's most precious commodity is getting even scarcer

The Dark Age of the Auto Industry

2/28/06 Nader, CP, The Dark Age of the Auto Industry

DuPont Looking to Displace Fossil Fuels as Building Blocks of Chemicals

2/28/06 Deutch, NYT, DuPont Looking to Displace Fossil Fuels as Building Blocks of Chemicals

Americans Are Cautiously Open to Gas Tax Rise, Poll Shows

2/28/06 Uchitelle, NYT, Americans Are Cautiously Open to Gas Tax Rise, Poll Shows

March 1, 2006

Copper, Zinc, Coal Prices Forecasts Raised by Merrill

3/01/06 Bloomberg, Copper, Zinc, Coal Prices Forecasts Raised by Merrill

Divers Work the Gulf Floor to Undo What Hurricanes Did

3/01/06 Mouawad, NYT, Divers Work the Gulf Floor to Undo What Hurricanes Did

March 2, 2006

South America unveils pipeline

3/02/06 Morsbach, BBC, South America unveils pipeline

Drought forces use of water meters

3/02/06 Hickman, Independent, Drought forces use of water meters

March 3, 2006

The Catch

March/April 2006, MoJo, Robbins, The Catch

For Thirsty Farmers, Old Friends at Interior Dept

3/03/06 Egan, NYT, For Thirsty Farmers, Old Friends at Interior Dept

Oil keeps rising on supply fears

3/03/06 BBC, Oil keeps rising on supply fears

Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

3/03/06 Purefoy, Independent, Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

Warming Threatens Key Water Sources

3/02/06 Lobe, IPS, Warming Threatens Key Water Sources

Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

3/02/06 Paez, IPS, Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

March 4, 2006

Chavez prepares his people's army to confront US

3/04/06 Arie, London Telegraph, Chavez prepares his people's army to confront US

Bush U-turn on Iranian pipeline

3/04/06 BBC, Bush U-turn on Iranian pipeline

March 5, 2006

Death rules the delta in battle to control oil

3/05/06 Wiwa, Guardian, Death rules the delta in battle to control oil

March 6, 2006

Gas Boom Is Both Boon, Bane for Wyoming County

3/06/06 Harden, Wa. Post, Gas Boom Is Both Boon, Bane for Wyoming County

Iran Renews Threat to Withhold Oil

3/06/06 Vick, Wa. Post, Iran Renews Threat to Withhold Oil

In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

3/06/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

On Middle Eastern Oil Reserves

3/06/06 Bakhitari, Energy Bulletin, On Middle Eastern Oil Reserves

March 7, 2006

Russian Panel Backs Pipeline Near Baikal

3/07/06 Chivers, NYT, Russian Panel Backs Pipeline Near Baikal

For OPEC, New Talks on Output

3/07/06 Mouawad, NYT, For OPEC, New Talks on Output

Mideast Investment Up in U.S.

3/07/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Mideast Investment Up in U.S.

Plan for new nuclear programme approaches meltdown after report

3/07/06 Harrison & McCarthy, Independent, Plan for new nuclear programme approaches meltdown after report

March 8, 2006

We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

3/08/06 Watkins, Guardian, We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

March 9, 2006

Iran caps how much cheap gas can be bought

3/09/06 UPI, Iran caps how much cheap gas can be bought

India eyeing petrodollars once bound for U.S.

3/09/06 Rasmussen, Reuters, India eyeing petrodollars once bound for U.S.

Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

3/09/06 BBC, Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

March 10, 2006

Off the charts: Weathering gas price volatility

3/10/06 Norris, IHT, Off the charts: Weathering gas price volatility

Chinese steelmakers confront high ore prices

3/10/06 Asia Times, Chinese steelmakers confront high ore prices

Kazakhstan and 'the new great game'

3/10/06 Bordonaro, Asia Times, Kazakhstan and 'the new great game'

March 11, 2006

A Different Sticker Shock

3/11/06 ElBoghdady, Wa. Post, A Different Sticker Shock

British Gas chaos leaves thousands without heat

3/11/06 Guardian, British Gas chaos leaves thousands without heat

March 12, 2006

Brown to hit gas-guzzling company fleets

3/12/06 Smith, Independent, Brown to hit gas-guzzling company fleets

March 14, 2006

An energy boom in Silt, Colo., for better and worse

3/14/06 Paulson, CSM, An energy boom in Silt, Colo., for better and worse

Gas warning: not enough to meet demand

3/14/06 Macalister, Guardian, Gas warning: not enough to meet demand

March 15, 2006

Big Oil Defends Industry Mergers in Hearing

3/15/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Big Oil Defends Industry Mergers in Hearing

Scientists discover new Afghan oil

3/15/06 Al Jazeera, Scientists discover new Afghan oil

Fourfold gas price rise is forcing production cuts, industry warns

3/15/05 Macalister & Gow, Guardian, Fourfold gas price rise is forcing production cuts, industry warns

UK 'on a knife-edge' as gas prices surge

3/15/06 Thornton, Independent, UK 'on a knife-edge' as gas prices surge

March 16, 2006

North Sea oil and gas - The long goodbye

3/16/06 Economist, North Sea oil and gas - The long goodbye

The Energy Report for Thursday, March 16, 2006

3/16/06 Flynn, FXStreet, The Energy Report for Thursday, March 16, 2006

World Water Forum Opens in Mexico

3/16/06 Stevenson, AP, World Water Forum Opens in Mexico

March 17, 2006

Nuclear Reactors Found to Be Leaking Radioactive Water

3/17/06 Wald, NYT, Nuclear Reactors Found to Be Leaking Radioactive Water

17 Detained at Mexico Water Forum Protest

3/17/06 Stevenson, AP, 17 Detained at Mexico Water Forum Protest

10,000 protest at water summit

3/17/06 Al Jazeera, 10,000 protest at water summit

Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

3/17/06 Independent, Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

The dammed: Environmentalists watch and wait for opening of world's largest dam

3/17/06 Coonan, Independent, The dammed: Environmentalists watch and wait for opening of world's largest dam

Indonesians Arrested After Deadly Mining Protest

3/17/06 AP, Indonesians Arrested After Deadly Mining Protest

Fear of more increases as gas prices soar

3/17/06 QCK.com, Fear of more increases as gas prices soar

March 18, 2006

US military eyes coal as fuel source

3/18/06 Al Jazeera, US military eyes coal as fuel source

Budget Vote Revives Bid for Arctic Oil Drilling

3/18/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Budget Vote Revives Bid for Arctic Oil Drilling

March 19, 2006

'Enough is enough': wind farm builder threatens to quit UK

3/19/06 Webb, Independent, 'Enough is enough': wind farm builder threatens to quit UK

March 21, 2006

Bolivia: Water is a human right

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia: Water is a human right

Gas pipeline blown up in Pakistan

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Gas pipeline blown up in Pakistan

Chavez grants fuel deal to El Salvador

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez grants fuel deal to El Salvador

Oil gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP pipeline

3/21/06 Doyle, Independent, Oil gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP pipeline

Water firms seek new curbs on use

3/21/06 McCarthy, Independent, Water firms seek new curbs on use

China, Russia ink major gas deal

3/21/06 BBC, China, Russia ink major gas deal

Russia, China discuss energy needs

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Russia, China discuss energy needs

March 22, 2006

Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

3/22/06 Kyriakou, OneWorld, Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

Big water companies quit poor countries

3/22/06 Vidal, Guardian, Big water companies quit poor countries

Water crisis is now 'one of the greatest causes of mass suffering'

3/22/06 McCarthy, Independent, Water crisis is now 'one of the greatest causes of mass suffering'

Russia Plans Gas Line to Feed China

3/22/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, Russia Plans Gas Line to Feed China

Pipe network to be mapped in 3D

3/22/06 Amos, BBC, Pipe network to be mapped in 3D

Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

3/22/06 Hoge, NYT, Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

March 23, 2006

Forum backs dams for hydro-power

3/23/06 Al Jazeera, Forum backs dams for hydro-power

Carbon cloud over a green fuel

3/23/06 Clayton, CSM, Carbon cloud over a green fuel

Fill 'er up with gasohol, biodiesel, E85

3/23/06 Collins, CSM, Fill 'er up with gasohol, biodiesel, E85 ...

March 24, 2006

EU leaders back energy policy

3/24/06 Al Jazeera, EU leaders back energy policy

March 26, 2006

U.S. gas prices surge to near $2.50 per gallon

3/26/06 Reuters, U.S. gas prices surge to near $2.50 per gallon

On the Ethanol Bandwagon, Big Names and Big Risks

3/26/06 Alster, NYT, On the Ethanol Bandwagon, Big Names and Big Risks

Venezuela boosts petrochemical output

3/26/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela boosts petrochemical output

Oil and gas operators fear 10bn bill for cleaning up North Sea

3/26/06 Webb, Independent, Oil and gas operators fear 10bn bill for cleaning up North Sea

March 27, 2006

Turning the Taps Back to the States

3/27/06 Reel, Wa. Post, Turning the Taps Back to the States

Wind power 'ahead of predictions'

3/27/06 BBC, Wind power 'ahead of predictions'

Vague Law and Hard Lobbying Add Up to Billions for Big Oil

4/37/06 Andrews, NYT, Vague Law and Hard Lobbying Add Up to Billions for Big Oil

March 29, 2006

China plays hardball with ore miners

3/29/06 Mackrell, Asia Times, China plays hardball with ore miners

Ore imports, domestic mines boosted

3/29/06 Asia Times, Ore imports, domestic mines boosted

Nuclear reactions

3/28/06 Gow, Guardian, Nuclear reactions

March 30, 2006

Light Trucks' Mileage Rules Toughen

3/30/06 Freeman, Wa. Post, Light Trucks' Mileage Rules Toughen

Gas Deal Roils Ukraine and May Have Cut Leader's Vote

3/30/06 Myers & Kramer, NYT, Gas Deal Roils Ukraine and May Have Cut Leader's Vote

Automakers Use New Technology to Beef Up Muscle, Not Mileage

3/30/06 Wald, NYT, Automakers Use New Technology to Beef Up Muscle, Not Mileage

Americans at "Tipping Point" About Energy: Poll

3/30/06 Lambert, Reuters, Americans at "Tipping Point" About Energy: Poll

March 31, 2006

Problem: Foreign Oil, Answer: Blowing in the Wind?

3/31/06 Aslam, OneWorld, Problem: Foreign Oil, Answer: Blowing in the Wind?

April 1, 2006

Iran pledges to maintain oil supply

4/01/06 Al Jazeera, Iran pledges to maintain oil supply

GM Still Pays the Price For Get-Tough Tactics in '90s

4/01/06 ElBoghdady, Wa. Post, GM Still Pays the Price For Get-Tough Tactics in '90s

A Tangle in Caracas for Exxon

4/01/06 Romero, NYT, A Tangle in Caracas for Exxon

April 3, 2006

Australia and China sign uranium deal

4/03/06 Al Jazeera, Australia and China sign uranium deal

April 4, 2006

Food Industry Calls for Biodiesel Alternatives

4/04/06 PlanetArk, Food Industry Calls for Biodiesel Alternatives

Venezuela takes over two oil fields

4/04/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela takes over two oil fields

Betting the planet: The sequel

4/04/06 Mukhejee, Asia Times, Betting the planet: The sequel

Gas Prices Up Sharply Ahead of Peak Season

4/04/06 Mufson, Wa. Post, Gas Prices Up Sharply Ahead of Peak Season

Chavez, Seeking Foreign Allies, Spends Billsions

4/04/06 Forero, NYT, Chavez, Seeking Foreign Allies, Spends Billsions

April 5, 2006

Ethanol Fuels Gas Troubles

4/05/06 Tharp, NYT, Ethanol Fuels Gas Troubles

April 7, 2006

New Fuel Standards for Trucks Challenged

4/07/06 Egelko, SF Chron, New Fuel Standards for Trucks Challenged

Not summer yet, but gasoline prices are high and rising

4/07/06 Scherer, CSM, Not summer yet, but gasoline prices are high and rising

April 8, 2006

Committee Acts to Doom New England Wind Farm

4/08/06 Dean, NYT, Committee Acts to Doom New England Wind Farm

April 9, 2006

Women and jobless armed by Chavez to resist 'US invasion'

4/09/06 Buncombe, Independent, Women and jobless armed by Chavez to resist 'US invasion'

April 10, 2006

With Big Boost From Sugar Cane, Brazil Is Satisfying Its Fuel Needs

4/10/06 Rohter, NYT, With Big Boost From Sugar Cane, Brazil Is Satisfying Its Fuel Needs

April 11, 2006

Gas Costs Expected to Be High This Summer

4/11/06 AP, Gas Costs Expected to Be High This Summer

Oil Prices Rise Above $69 a Barrel

4/11/06 AP, Oil Prices Rise Above $69 a Barrel

Second Australian minister testifies in Iraqi oil inquiry

4/11/06 AP, Second Australian minister testifies in Iraqi oil inquiry

April 13, 2006

Gold surges. Copper soars. Oil spikes. But no panic.

4/13/06 Trumbull, CSM, Gold surges. Copper soars. Oil spikes. But no panic.

In coastal states, a revival of offshore drilling debate

4/13/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, In coastal states, a revival of offshore drilling debate

US shortfall sends oil price soaring

4/13/06 Shah, Independent, US shortfall sends oil price soaring

More energy price rises predicted

4/13/06 Osborne, Guardian, More energy price rises predicted

US refuses to end N Korea freeze

4/14/06 BBC, US refuses to end N Korea freeze

April 14, 2006

Venezuela tightens oil grip

4/14/06 Gould, CSM, Venezuela tightens oil grip

Nuclear power is not energy solution, say MPs

4/14/06 Brannigan & Vidal, Guardian, Nuclear power is not energy solution, say MPs

April 16, 2006

Chad Vows to Cut Oil in Feud With World Bank

4/16/06 AP, Chad Vows to Cut Oil in Feud With World Bank

Britain 'needs more gas power'

4/16/06 BBC, Britain 'needs more gas power'

April 18, 2006

Oil prices rise amid Iran fears

4/18/06 Guardian, Oil prices rise amid Iran fears

UK scientists attack oil firms' role in huge Arctic project

4/18/06 Adam, Guardian, UK scientists attack oil firms' role in huge Arctic project

Democratic senator wants SEC investigation of ExxonMobil's $400m 'retirement package'

4/18/06 Raw Story, Democratic senator wants SEC investigation of ExxonMobil's $400m 'retirement package'

Investors Push Oil Over $70 A Barrel

4/18/06 Mufson, Wa. Post, Investors Push Oil Over $70 A Barrel

April 19, 2006

Nigeria head offers Delta boost

4/19/06 BBC, Nigeria head offers Delta boost

China's Big Need for Oil Is High on U.S. Agenda

4/19/06 Sanger, NYT, China's Big Need for Oil Is High on U.S. Agenda

April 20, 2006

Politics after the Peak

4/20/06 Whipple, Energy Bulletin, Politics after the Peak

What the mainstream media are not telling you about the run up in oil prices

4/20/06 Brown, Energy Bulletin, What the mainstream media are not telling you about the run up in oil prices

April 21, 2006

Democrats Eager to Exploit Anger Over Gas Prices

4/21/06 Janofsky, NYT, Democrats Eager to Exploit Anger Over Gas Prices

Breaking Down The Cost Of A Gallon Of Gas

4/21/06 Wa. Post, Breaking Down The Cost Of A Gallon Of Gas

Gas From the Rain Forest

4/21/06 Ottaway, Wa. Post, Gas From the Rain Forest

Russian gas giant could leave Europe in the dark

4/21/06 Castle, Independnent, Russian gas giant could leave Europe in the dark

Sweden Goes for Green as Nordics Mull Energy Future

4/21/06 Johnson, Reuters, Sweden Goes for Green as Nordics Mull Energy Future

April 22, 2006

Gas Guzzlers Find Price of Forgiveness

4/22/06 DePalma, NYT, Gas Guzzlers Find Price of Forgiveness

Brazil meets oil needs with rig

4/22/06 Kingstone, BBC, Brazil meets oil needs with rig

Oil wealth and corruption at play in Chad's rebellion

4/22/06 McLaughlin & Soares, CSM, Oil wealth and corruption at play in Chad's rebellion

Car makers failing on emissions targets

4/22/06 Milmo, Independent, Car makers failing on emissions targets

Will Iran tighten the reins on the global petro supply?

4/22/06 Tertzakian, Energy Bulletin, Will Iran tighten the reins on the global petro supply?

April 23, 2006

Avoiding Political Talk, Saudis and Chinese Build Trade

4/23/06 Fattah, NYT, Avoiding Political Talk, Saudis and Chinese Build Trade

Energy Politics on Earth Day as Bush Tours California

4/23/06 Bumiller, NYT, Energy Politics on Earth Day as Bush Tours California

US and Iran trade barbs at oil forum

4/23/06 Al Jazeera, US and Iran trade barbs at oil forum

Canada and Denmark Revive Sovereignty Claims

4/23/06 Leahy, IPS, Canada and Denmark Revive Sovereignty Claims

Newsday editorial on peak oil

4/23/06 Newsday, Newsday editorial on peak oil

Military in Iraq Permanently

4/23/06 Hirsch, Newsweek, Military in Iraq Permanently

April 24, 2006

Bold idea for energy woes: global cooperation

4/24/06 LaFranchi, CSM, Bold idea for energy woes: global cooperation

April 25, 2006

Shell urged to abandon $20bn Siberian pipeline that could drive whale species to extinction

4/25/06 Brown, Independent, Shell urged to abandon $20bn Siberian pipeline that could drive whale species to extinction

Rebuilding of Iraqi Pipeline as Disaster Waiting to Happen

4/25/06 Glanz, NYT, Rebuilding of Iraqi Pipeline as Disaster Waiting to Happen

April 26, 2006

Putin orders oil pipeline shifted

4/26/06 BBC, Putin orders oil pipeline shifted

India looks to Burma to slake growing thirst for gas

4/26/06 Jagtiani, CSM, India looks to Burma to slake growing thirst for gas

Kurds quietly angle for independence

4/26/06 Brandon, CSM, Kurds quietly angle for independence

BP pins oil price rise on speculators

4/26/06 Harrison, Independent, BP pins oil price rise on speculators

April 27, 2006

UK fuel prices reach new record

4/27/06 BBC, UK fuel prices reach new record

Putin goes green to stop oil plan for Siberia's 'Blue Eye'

4/27/06 Osborn, Independent, Putin goes green to stop oil plan for Siberia's 'Blue Eye'

The Big Question: Should we fear Kremlin control of Europe's energy supply?

4/27/06 Harrison, Independent, The Big Question: Should we fear Kremlin control of Europe's energy supply?

Fed Chief Says Energy Prices May Slow Growth

4/27/06 AP, Fed Chief Says Energy Prices May Slow Growth

Exxon Mobil Profits Rise on Higher Oil Prices

4/27/06 Branigin, Wa. Post, Exxon Mobil Profits Rise on Higher Oil Prices

April 28, 2006

US seeks to limit Gazprom hold on Europe

4/28/06 Dinmore, FT, US seeks to limit Gazprom hold on Europe

Silver surges on demand for metal-based fund

4/28/06 Hughes, FT, Silver surges on demand for metal-based fund

Rights Take Backseat to Oil

4/28/06 Raum, AP, Rights Take Backseat to Oil

Iran to invest in Indonesian gas, oil

4/28/06 Al Jazeera, Iran to invest in Indonesian gas, oil

ScottishPower gets go-ahead for Europe's biggest onshore windfarm

4/28/06 Milner & Adam, Guardian, ScottishPower gets go-ahead for Europe's biggest onshore windfarm

Rising oil prices drive cost of petrol towards 1 a litre

4/28/06 Duff, Independent, Rising oil prices drive cost of petrol towards 1 a litre

Profits, Prices Spur Oil Outrage

4/28/06 Mufson & Murray, Wa. Post, Profits, Prices Spur Oil Outrage

April 29, 2006

Trading Frenzy Adding to Rise in Price of Oil

4/29/06 Mouawad & Timmons, NYT, Trading Frenzy Adding to Rise in Price of Oil

The real cost of a bag of salad: You pay 99p. Africa pays 50 litres of fresh water

4/29/06 Laurence, Independent, The real cost of a bag of salad: You pay 99p. Africa pays 50 litres of fresh water

April 30, 2006

As Gas Prices Go Up, Impact Trickles Down

4/30/06 NYT, As Gas Prices Go Up, Impact Trickles Down

Ukraine gas deal not yet signed

4/30/06 Webb, Independent, Ukraine gas deal not yet signed

New oil shock ahead as $100 spike looms

4/30/06 Morgan & Stewart, Observer, New oil shock ahead as $100 spike looms

May 1, 2006

Sharp Reaction to G.O.P. Plan on Gas Rebate

5/01/06 Hulse & Kirkpatrick, NYT< Sharp Reaction to G.O.P. Plan on Gas Rebate

Militants Warn China Over Oil in Niger Delta

5/01/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Militants Warn China Over Oil in Niger Delta

May 2, 2006

Bolivian Nationalizes the Oil and Gas Sector

5/02/06 Prada, NYT, Bolivian Nationalizes the Oil and Gas Sector

10 States, in Challenge to U.S., Plan Suit to Force Better Mileage Rules for S.U.V.'s

5/02/06 Hakim, NYT, 10 States, in Challenge to U.S., Plan Suit to Force Better Mileage Rules for S.U.V.'s

May 3, 2006

Plan for $100 Gas Rebate Appears to Be Dead

5/03/06 Hulse, NYT, Plan for $100 Gas Rebate Appears to Be Dead

Bolivia's Energy Takeover: Populism Rules in the Andes

5/03/06 Romero & Forero, NYT, Bolivia's Energy Takeover: Populism Rules in the Andes

Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

5/03/06 BBC, Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

How $3 gas could push US drivers to shift

5/03/06 Trumbull, CSM, How $3 gas could push US drivers to shift

Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

5/03/06 Webber, Independent, Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

Fresh surge in commodity prices raises fears of unsustainable speculative bubble

5/03/06 Thornton, Independent, Fresh surge in commodity prices raises fears of unsustainable speculative bubble

May 4, 2006

China gets energized over ethanol

5/04/06 Young, Asia Times, China gets energized over ethanol

Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

5/04/06 Polgreen & Brinkley, NYT, Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

5/04/06 Valente, IPS, Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

5/04/06 Mekay, IPS, Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

5/04/06 BBC, Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

Undiagnosed nasties lurk in nuclear 'ponds'

5/04/06 McEarlean, Guardian, Undiagnosed nasties lurk in nuclear 'ponds'

Royal Dutch Shell banks 1.5m profit an hour

5/04/06 Winning, Independent, Royal Dutch Shell banks 1.5m profit an hour

Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

5/04/06 Forero, NYT, Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

May 5, 2006

Strong Rebuke for the Kremlin From Cheney

5/05/06 Myers, NYT, Strong Rebuke for the Kremlin From Cheney

Bolivia strikes gas deal

5/05/06 AL Jazeera, Bolivia strikes gas deal

Chavez plays oil card in Nicaragua

5/05/06 Rogers, CSM, Chavez plays oil card in Nicaragua

South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

5/05/06 Weber, Independent, South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

May 6, 2006

How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

5/06/06 Glaister, Guardian, How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

Statistics Aside, Many Feel Pinch of Daily Costs

5/06/06 Steinhauer, NYT, Statistics Aside, Many Feel Pinch of Daily Costs

As Profits Surge, Oil Giants Find Hurdles Abroad

5/06/06 Mouawad, NYT, As Profits Surge, Oil Giants Find Hurdles Abroad

Cheney, Visiting Kazakhstan, Wades Into Energy Battle

5/06/06 Greenberg & Kramer, NYT, Cheney, Visiting Kazakhstan, Wades Into Energy Battle

Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

5/06/06 Cevallos, IPS, Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

Federal Recipe for Gasoline Helped Drive Up the Price

5/06/06 Wald, NYT, Federal Recipe for Gasoline Helped Drive Up the Price

Russia and China thwart West on Iran

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Russia and China thwart West on Iran

Water for Bangladeshi protesters

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Water for Bangladeshi protesters

Lula criticised over Bolivia gas deal

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Lula criticised over Bolivia gas deal

Bolivia wins first round of gas battle after Brazil backs down

5/06/06 Howden, Independent, Bolivia wins first round of gas battle after Brazil backs down

May 7, 2006

Rising Expenses Have Consumers Feeling Pinched

5/07/06 Henderson et al, Wa. Post, Rising Expenses Have Consumers Feeling Pinched

Firms Harvesting Energy From Public Land May Owe U.S.

5/07/06 Reid, Wa. Post, Firms Harvesting Energy From Public Land May Owe U.S.

Oil giants' charm offensive as US politicians threaten action

5/07/06 Foley, Independent, Oil giants' charm offensive as US politicians threaten action

May 8, 2006

BP Refinery in Texas Called Biggest Polluter

5/08/06 AP, BP Refinery in Texas Called Biggest Polluter

Oil tumbles back near $69

5/08/06 CNN, Oil tumbles back near $69

Chavez declares new tax on oil firms

5/08/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez declares new tax on oil firms

Bolivia's populism steps on Brazil

5/08/06 Downie, CSM, Bolivia's populism steps on Brazil

May 9, 2006

Cuba Plans Offshore Wells Banned in U.S. Waters

5/09/06 Janofsky, NYT, Cuba Plans Offshore Wells Banned in U.S. Waters

Oil prices 'to remain high'

5/09/06 Al Jazeera, Oil prices 'to remain high'

China, Cuba reported in Gulf oil partnership

5/09/06 CNN, China, Cuba reported in Gulf oil partnership

Car buyers will give up size, not power, for mpg

5/09/06 CNN, Car buyers will give up size, not power, for mpg

May 10, 2006

The High Costs of Cheap Gas and Vice Versa

5/10/06 Leonhardt, NYT, The High Costs of Cheap Gas and Vice Versa

Life After Carmaking

5/10/06 Freeman, Wa. Post, Life After Carmaking

May 11, 2006

The world's riches and the poor: Dark side of the Gold Rush

5/11/06 Buncombe, Independent, The world's riches and the poor: Dark side of the Gold Rush

Metals surge takes copper through $8,000 a tonne

5/11/06 Thornton, Independent, Metals surge takes copper through $8,000 a tonne

May 12, 2006

Dutch Bank Urged to Pass on Russian Oil Project

5/12/06 Mekay, IPS, Dutch Bank Urged to Pass on Russian Oil Project

Newest hot spot for oil production: Canada

5/12/06 McMurray, CSM, Newest hot spot for oil production: Canada

Copper fever sparks meltdown at the Mint

5/12/06 Addams & Bower, Guardian, Copper fever sparks meltdown at the Mint

May 13, 2006

Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

5/13/06 Campbell, Guardian, Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

The Russian bear is back - and this time it's gas-powered

5/13/06 Traynor et al, Guardian, The Russian bear is back - and this time it's gas-powered

Full Tanks Put Squeeze on Working Class

5/13/06 Pogregin, NYT, Full Tanks Put Squeeze on Working Class

Gasoline Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria, Killing About 200

5/13/06 Mauuray & Polgreen, NYT, Gasoline Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria, Killing About 200

Gas Prices and Rate Worries Rattle Consumer Confidence

5/13/06 Bajaj & Peters, NYT, Gas Prices and Rate Worries Rattle Consumer Confidence

Bolivia to push own energy policy

5/13/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia to push own energy policy

With Gas Prices Flying High, Annan Calls for Energy Revolution

5/13/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, With Gas Prices Flying High, Annan Calls for Energy Revolution

Chavez is a Threat Because He Offers the Alternative of a Decent Society

5/13/06 Pilger, Guardian, Chavez is a Threat Because He Offers the Alternative of a Decent Society

The Story Behind Gas Nationalisation

5/13/06 Chavez, IPS, The Story Behind Gas Nationalisation

May 14, 2006

Military Plans Tests in Search for an Alternative to Oil-Based Fuel

5/14/06 Shanker, NYT, Military Plans Tests in Search for an Alternative to Oil-Based Fuel

Chavez offers oil to Europe's poor

5/14/06 Observer, Chavez offers oil to Europe's poor

Water firms make 2bn profit as drought hits UK

5/14/06 Jowitt, Observer, Water firms make 2bn profit as drought hits UK

May 15, 2006

Chavez warns US over Iran policy

5/15/06 BBC, Chavez warns US over Iran policy

May 17, 2006

Drought of 1976 brought standpipes and shared baths

5/17/06 Herbert, Independent, Drought of 1976 brought standpipes and shared baths

Myanmar on laughing gas

5/17/06 Ramachandran, Asai Times, Myanmar on laughing gas

The Scariest Predators in the Corporate Jungle

5/17/06 Deen, Asian Tribune, The Scariest Predators in the Corporate Jungle