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January 2, 2007

Affordable Cars, Fantastic Fuel Economy

1/2007 MEN, Affordable Cars, Fantastic Fuel Economy

Build a Simple Solar Heater

1/2007 MEN, Build a Simple Solar Heater

January 3, 2007

Exxon Mobil's Biggest Oil Spill? Look in Brooklyn, Not Alaska

1/03/07 Leising, Bloomberg, Exxon Mobil's Biggest Oil Spill? Look in Brooklyn, Not Alaska

January 4, 2007

Belarus hits Russia with oil tax

1/04/07 BBC, Belarus hits Russia with oil tax

Democrats Hope to Take From Oil, Give To Green Energy

1/04/07 Mufson, WP, Democrats Hope to Take From Oil, Give To Green Energy

Climate Change and Energy - Review of the Year 2006

1/04/07 EDIE, Climate Change and Energy - Review of the Year 2006

Nigeria: Oil firm fails to free hostages

1/04/07 Gentile, M&C, Nigeria: Oil firm fails to free hostages

January 5, 2007

New prospect for US: glut of ethanol plants

1/05/07 Clayton, CSM, New prospect for US: glut of ethanol plants

January 6, 2007

Drill ban sought for Alaskan park

1/06/07 Willis, BBC, Drill ban sought for Alaskan park

Gauging The Demand

1/06/07 Freeman, WP, Gauging The Demand

In the Global Energy Rush, Nuclear Gets A Resurgence

1/06/07 Struck, WP, In the Global Energy Rush, Nuclear Gets A Resurgence

January 7, 2007

Blood and oil: How the West will profit from Iraq's most precious commodity

1/07/07 Independent, Blood and oil: How the West will profit from Iraq's most precious commodity

Iraq poised to end drought for thirsting oil giants

1/07/07 Fortson, Independent, Iraq poised to end drought for thirsting oil giants

Dollars and Doldrums Mix in Canada's Oil Boomtown

1/07/07 Struck, WP, Dollars and Doldrums Mix in Canada's Oil Boomtown

All the Technology Needed for 100 M.P.G. (Batteries Not Included)

1/07/07 Brooke, NYT, All the Technology Needed for 100 M.P.G. (Batteries Not Included)

January 8, 2007

Russia oil row hits Europe supply

1/08/07 BBC, Russia oil row hits Europe supply

Chavez to nationalize U.S.-based utility

1/08/07 CNN, Chavez to nationalize U.S.-based utility

Iraq 'set to invite foreign oil firms'

1/08/07 Gulf Daily News, Iraq 'set to invite foreign oil firms'

January 9, 2007

Russia halts oil flow to EU as Belarus row escalates

1/09/07 Osborn, Independent, Russia halts oil flow to EU as Belarus row escalates

Chavez to nationalise energy companies

1/09/07 Buncombe, Independent, Chavez to nationalise energy companies

January 10, 2007

Nigeria's Oil Production Could be Threatened by Rising Niger Delta Violence

1/10/07 Offor, VOA, Nigeria's Oil Production Could be Threatened by Rising Niger Delta Violence

January 11, 2007

Russia-Belarus oil blockade ends

1/11/07 BBC, Russia-Belarus oil blockade ends

January 13, 2007

Chavez OKs Private Firms in Oil Projects

1/13/07 ABC, Chavez OKs Private Firms in Oil Projects

January 14, 2007

Shock and oil: Iraq's billions & the White House connection

1/14/07 Foley, Independent, Shock and oil: Iraq's billions & the White House connection

Iranian President Visits Venezuela to Strengthen Ties

1/14/07 Romero, NYT, Iranian President Visits Venezuela to Strengthen Ties

Russia seeks stability on oil exports

1/14/07 Reuters, Russia seeks stability on oil exports

January 16, 2007

MI6 and Blair at odds over Saudi deals

1/16/07 Leigh et al, Guardian, MI6 and Blair at odds over Saudi deals

January 17, 2007

Oil Lease Chief Knew of Error, Report Asserts

1/17/07 Andrews, NYT, Oil Lease Chief Knew of Error, Report Asserts

What $1.2 Trillion Can Buy

1/17/07 Leonhardt, NYT, What $1.2 Trillion Can Buy

January 19, 2007

Spanish power struggle carries on

1/19/07 BBC, Spanish power struggle carries on

January 21, 2007

Slide in carbon prices gives firms less reason to reduce emissions

1/21/07 Webb, Independent, Slide in carbon prices gives firms less reason to reduce emissions

Law Could Help Modernize Iraq Oil Sector

1/21/07 AP, Law Could Help Modernize Iraq Oil Sector

January 22, 2007

Programs Let Homes Produce Green Power

1/22/07 Hill, AP, Programs Let Homes Produce Green Power

January 23, 2007

Springtime for Ethanol

1/23/07 Barrionuevo, NYT, Springtime for Ethanol

January 24, 2007

Iraq Struggles to Finish Oil Law

1/24/07 Mufson, WP, Iraq Struggles to Finish Oil Law

January 25, 2007

Ethanol demand could raise consumer price

1/25/07 Hall, McClatchy, Ethanol demand could raise consumer price (with additional pdf reports)

Ford hit by record $12.7bn loss

1/25/07 BBC, Ford hit by record $12.7bn loss

Bush's 'clean fuel' move may cause more harm, say environmentalists

1/25/07 Buncombe, Independent, Bush's 'clean fuel' move may cause more harm, say environmentalists

Energy Rhetoric, and Reality

1/25/07 NYT, Energy Rhetoric, and Reality

Energy Research on a Shoestring

1/25/07 Krauss, NYT, Energy Research on a Shoestring

January 26, 2007

Chinese growth rate fastest in 11 years

1/26/07 Padgham, Independent, Chinese growth rate fastest in 11 years

Gas substitutes boost the flex-fuel car

1/26/07 Clayton, CSM, Gas substitutes boost the flex-fuel car

Does nuke power make financial sense?

1/26/07 MSNBC, Does nuke power make financial sense? Multipart series links on page

January 28, 2007

Power cut for clean energy

1/28/07 Webb, Independent, Power cut for clean energy

Saudi Officials Seek to Temper the Price of Oil

1/28/07 Mouawad, NYT, Saudi Officials Seek to Temper the Price of Oil

The Long Road to Energy Independence

1/28/07 Wald, NYT, The Long Road to Energy Independence

January 29, 2007

Nigerian militants in jail raid

1/29/07 Last, BBC, Nigerian militants in jail raid

Queensland to drink waste water

1/29/07 BBC, Queensland to drink waste water

Tech Barons Take on New Project: Energy Policy

1/29/07 Richtel, NYT, Tech Barons Take on New Project: Energy Policy

Big Shell Iran deal could bring U.S. sanctions

1/29/07, CNN Money, Big Shell Iran deal could bring U.S. sanctions

January 30, 2007

A Faith-Based Fuel Initiative

1/30/07 NYT, A Faith-Based Fuel Initiative

February 1, 2007

Putin hits back at energy critics

2/01/07 BBC, Putin hits back at energy critics

The wonder of seaweed

2/01/07 Stuart, Independent, The wonder of seaweed

Exxon Sets Record on Annual Profits

2/01/07 Krauss, NYT, Exxon Sets Record on Annual Profits

February 2, 2007

PERU: Amazonian Communities Fight New Oil Wells

2/02/07 Mekay, IPS, PERU: Amazonian Communities Fight New Oil Wells

February 3, 2007

Chinese leader boosts Sudan ties

2/03/07 BBC, Chinese leader boosts Sudan ties

North Sea gas and oil boom threatens dolphins

2/03/07 Kel;bie, Independent, North Sea gas and oil boom threatens dolphins

Device Breaks Up in Pipeline, and Search Is on for Lost Piece

2/03/07 Barringer, NYT, Device Breaks Up in Pipeline, and Search Is on for Lost Piece

Metal Piece Missing in Alaska Pipeline

2/03/07 Joling, AP, Metal Piece Missing in Alaska Pipeline

Gold Rush Tears Up a Patch of the Amazon

2/03/07 Astor, AP, Gold Rush Tears Up a Patch of the Amazon

February 4, 2007

Colombia mine gas blast kills 18

2/04/07 BBC, Colombia mine gas blast kills 18

February 6, 2007

Oil nears $60 on cold US weather

2/06/07 BBC, Oil nears $60 on cold US weather

February 7, 2007

BP takes axe to production targets

2/07/07 Harrison, Independent, BP takes axe to production targets

February 8, 2007

U.S. Seeks Partnership With Brazil on Ethanol

2/08/07 Reel, WP, U.S. Seeks Partnership With Brazil on Ethanol

February 9, 2007

Oil prices hovering close to $60

2/09/07 BBC, Oil prices hovering close to $60

BP's Texas refinery 'largest emitter of carcinogenic toxins in US'

2/09/07 Buncombe, Independent, BP's Texas refinery 'largest emitter of carcinogenic toxins in US'

February 10, 2007

Gas: Iran turns up the heat

2/10/07 Bhadrakuhar, Asia Times, Gas: Iran turns up the heat

NIGERIA: Vice President Fights for His Political Life

2/10/07 Olukoya, IPS, NIGERIA: Vice President Fights for His Political Life

February 11, 2007

British Energy heralds new nuclear age

2/11/07 Webb, Independent, British Energy heralds new nuclear age

February 12, 2007

Texans Rally against New Coal Plants

2/12/07 Vertuno. AP, Texans Rally against New Coal Plants

February 13, 2007

Russia tells BP: Meet 'impossible' target or sell up

2/13/07 Osborn, Independent, Russia tells BP: Meet 'impossible' target or sell up

Miners agree $5bn merger to create uranium powerhouse

2/13/07 Attwood, Independent, Miners agree $5bn merger to create uranium powerhouse

February 15, 2007

Oil-rich Turkmenistan begins 'new era' as president is sworn in

2/15/07 Osborn, Independent, Oil-rich Turkmenistan begins 'new era' as president is sworn in

February 17, 2007

EU ministers agree biofuel target

2/17/07 BBC, EU ministers agree biofuel target

In Energy Conservation, Calif. Sees Light

2/17/07 Mufson, WP, In Energy Conservation, Calif. Sees Light

Rising Price of Electricity Sets Off New Debate on Regulation

2/17/07 Barrionuevo, NYT, Rising Price of Electricity Sets Off New Debate on Regulation

February 19, 2007

Iraqi Sunni Lands Show New Oil and Gas Promise

2/19/07 Glanz, NYT, Iraqi Sunni Lands Show New Oil and Gas Promise

Patron of African Misgovernment

2/19/07 NYT, Patron of African Misgovernment

With New Pipeline Plan, Alaska's Governor Enters Precarious Territory

2/19/07 Yardley, NYT, With New Pipeline Plan, Alaska's Governor Enters Precarious Territory

Study Sees Harmful Hunt for Extra Oil

2/19/07 Hoyos, Financial Times, Study Sees Harmful Hunt for Extra Oil

February 20, 2007

North Africa Feared as Staging Ground for Terror

2/20/07 Smith, NYT, North Africa Feared as Staging Ground for Terror

February 21, 2007

Anglo American profits grow 46%

2/21/07 BBC, Anglo American profits grow 46%

February 23, 2007

Where Bush would steer energy R&D

2/23/07 Clayton, CSM, Where Bush would steer energy R&D

February 24, 2007

LATIN AMERICA: Protests Mount Against Mining Giant

2/24/07 Leahy, IPS, LATIN AMERICA: Protests Mount Against Mining Giant

February 25, 2007

Oil bonanza stays in Western sights after cosmetic change to Iraqi deals

2/25/07 Webb, Independent, Oil bonanza stays in Western sights after cosmetic change to Iraqi deals

February 27, 2007

Breakthrough in Iraq oil standoff

2/27/07 BBC, Breakthrough in Iraq oil standoff

February 28, 2007

New Iraqi Oil Law Seen as Cover for Privatization

2/28/07 Mekay, IPS, New Iraqi Oil Law Seen as Cover for Privatization

March 1, 2007

Backyard Fuel Cell

3/01/07 Wired, Backyard Fuel Cell

Who Will Get the Oil?

3/01/07 Parenti, Nation, Who Will Get the Oil?

March 2, 2007

Major Oil Consumers Warm to Biofuels

3/02/07 Rizvi, IPS, Major Oil Consumers Warm to Biofuels

Anxious About What to Eat

3/02/07 Grogg, IPS, Anxious About What to Eat- Cuba

March 3, 2007

Oil Company Revives Suit on Avoidance of Royalties

3/03/07 Andrews, NYT, Oil Company Revives Suit on Avoidance of Royalties

March 5, 2007

The Big Green Fuel Lie

3/05/07 Howden, Independent, The Big Green Fuel Lie

Oil Innovations Pump New Life Into Old Wells

3/05/07 Mouawad, NYT, Oil Innovations Pump New Life Into Old Wells

March 7, 2007

Cuba-Venezuela: Making Biofuels Without Wasting Food

3/07/07 Grogg, IPS, Cuba-Venezuela: Making Biofuels Without Wasting Food

Oil prices extend rise amid forecasts that U.S. inventory data will show drop in gasoline stocks

3/07/07 Union Times, Oil prices extend rise amid forecasts that U.S. inventory data will show drop in gasoline stocks

March 9, 2007

US heating bills up, but federal aid down

3/09/07 Scherer, CSM, US heating bills up, but federal aid down

EU agrees renewable energy target

3/09/07 BBC, EU agrees renewable energy target

Bush pledge to promote bio-fuels

3/09/07 BBC, Bush pledge to promote bio-fuels

Output Falling in Oil-Rich Mexico, and Politics Gets the Blame

3/09/07 Malkin, NYT, Output Falling in Oil-Rich Mexico, and Politics Gets the Blame

March 11, 2007

BRAZIL-US: Ethanol Deal Represents Convergence of Multiple Interests

3/10/07 Osava, IPS, BRAZIL-US: Ethanol Deal Represents Convergence of Multiple Interests

March 12, 2007

Niger abandons energy privatisations after reform

3/12/07 Engineering News, Niger abandons energy privatisations after reform

March 13, 2007

Whose Oil Is It, Anyway?

3/13/07 Juhasz, NYT, Whose Oil Is It, Anyway?

Gas Prices Jump And Are Set to Keep On Rising

3/13/07 Freeman & Brubaker, WP, Gas Prices Jump And Are Set to Keep On Rising

March 14, 2007

Probe reveals seas on Saturn moon

3/14/07 BBC, Probe reveals seas on Saturn moon

Small Towns on the 'Endangered' List

3/14/07 Valente, IPS, Small Towns on the 'Endangered' List

MDGs Depend on Power Relations Changing

3/14/07 Nduru, IPS, MDGs Depend on Power Relations Changing

AUSTRALIA: Sudan Survivors Lost in Their New Home

3/14/07 Tarcaynski, IPS, AUSTRALIA: Sudan Survivors Lost in Their New Home

Start-Up Fervor Shifts to Energy in Silicon Valley

3/14/07 Richel, NYT, Start-Up Fervor Shifts to Energy in Silicon Valley

March 15, 2007

Russia clinches Balkan oil deal

3/15/07 BBC, Russia clinches Balkan oil deal

March 16, 2007

Chevron Faces More Scrutiny in Ecuador Over Pollution

3/16/07 Mekay, IPS, Chevron Faces More Scrutiny in Ecuador Over Pollution

March 17, 2007

Taming Fossil Fuels

3/17/07 NYT, Taming Fossil Fuels

These Boots Were Made for 22 M.P.H.

3/17/07 Kramer, NYT, These Boots Were Made for 22 M.P.H.

March 19, 2007

From gas-powered to electric auto in 36 hours flat

3/19/07 Kosa, CSM, From gas-powered to electric auto in 36 hours flat

March 20, 2007

Sudan Darfur camps 'almost full'

3/20/07 BBC, Sudan Darfur camps 'almost full'

BP facing US criticism over blast

3/20/07 Halloran, BBC, BP facing US criticism over blast

Nowadays, Angola Is Oil's Topic A

3/20/07 Mouawad, NYT, Nowadays, Angola Is Oil's Topic A

March 21, 2007

Total boss quizzed in Iran probe

3/21/07 BBC, Total boss quizzed in Iran probe

Environmentalists in uproar as Iceland pays the price for green energy push

3/21/07 Hollingham, Independent, Environmentalists in uproar as Iceland pays the price for green energy push

All homes energy efficient within decade, announces Brown

3/21/07 Williams, Independent, All homes energy efficient within decade, announces Brown

Environmentalists in uproar as Iceland pays the price for green energy push

3/21/07 Hollingham, Independent, Environmentalists in uproar as Iceland pays the price for green energy push

March 22, 2007

Biofuels Boom Spurring Deforestation

3/22/07 Leahy, IPS, Biofuels Boom Spurring Deforestation

Oil-rich Kirkuk at melting point as factions clash

3/22/07 Cockburn, Independent, Oil-rich Kirkuk at melting point as factions clash

Energy: A technology competition that could save the planet

3/22/07 McCarthy, Independent, Energy: A technology competition that could save the planet

African field enhances Tullow Oil's prospects

3/22/07 Baker, Independent, African field enhances Tullow Oil's prospects

'Car of Tomorrow' Spawns Mild Case of Future Shock

3/22/07 Clarke, WP, 'Car of Tomorrow' Spawns Mild Case of Future Shock

March 23, 2007

Oil prices leap on Gulf incident

3/23/07 BBC, Oil prices leap on Gulf incident

Global Shipping Must Curb 'Unchecked' Pollution: Study

3/23/07 AFP, Global Shipping Must Curb 'Unchecked' Pollution: Study

Australia set for uranium rethink

3/23/07 BBC, Australia set for uranium rethink

March 25, 2007

Five years to save the orangutan

3/25/07 Smith, Guardian, Five years to save the orangutan

AFRICA: Renewable Sources the Key to Energy Crisis?

3/24/07 Nieuwoudt, IPS, AFRICA: Renewable Sources the Key to Energy Crisis?

March 26, 2007

Amazon tribesman sue Texaco

3/26/07 Sanchez, AL Jazeera, Amazon tribesman sue Texaco

Oil rises towards mid 60s on Iranian tensions

3/26/07 Forbes, Oil rises towards mid 60s on Iranian tensions

March 27, 2007

Brazil and Italy in biofuels plan

3/27/07 BBC, Brazil and Italy in biofuels plan

Venezuela signs oil deal with China

3/27/07 Al Jazeera, Venezuela signs oil deal with China

March 28, 2007

Australia, the Saudi Arabia of uranium

3/28/07 Asia Times, Australia, the Saudi Arabia of uranium

Scores die in Nigeria tanker fire

3/28/07 BBC, Scores die in Nigeria tanker fire

Oil hovers at $65 on Iran fears

3/28/07 BBC, Oil hovers at $65 on Iran fears

In corn belt, ethanol boom a bust for ranchers

3/28/07 Paulson, CSM, In corn belt, ethanol boom a bust for ranchers

Big powers jockey for oil in Central Asia

3/28/07 Weir, CSM, Big powers jockey for oil in Central Asia

Argentina ends Falklands oil deal

3/28/07 Al Jazeera, Argentina ends Falklands oil deal

Portugal opens major solar plant

3/28/07 BBC, Portugal opens major solar plant

Uranium Ignites 'Gold Rush' in the West

3/28/07 Moran & Raup, NYT, Uranium Ignites 'Gold Rush' in the West

March 29, 2007

Castro Criticizes U.S. Biofuel Policies

3/29/07 Snow, Reuters, Castro Criticizes U.S. Biofuel Policies

Castro: US biofuel plan 'sinister'

3/29/07 Al Jazeera, Castro: US biofuel plan 'sinister'

March 30, 2007

A very British war: the Falklands remembered

3/30/07 Fox, Independent, A very British war: the Falklands remembered

Milk Prices Expected to Rise 9 Percent

3/30/07 Armas, AP, Milk Prices Expected to Rise 9 Percent

Standoff in Iran Sends Oil to Six-Month High

3/30/07 Mufson, WP, Standoff in Iran Sends Oil to Six-Month High

March 31, 2007

The Falkland Islands way

3/31/07 Hanrahan, BBC, The Falkland Islands way

Farmers Head to Fields to Plant Corn, Lots of It

3/31/07 Martin, NYT, Farmers Head to Fields to Plant Corn, Lots of It

Ethanol tops Lula's US visit agenda

3/31/07 Al Jazeera, Ethanol tops Lula's US visit agenda

Oil giants form China venture

3/31/07 McDonald, Sun-Sentinel, Oil giants form China venture

April 1, 2007

The End of the Line as They Know It

4/01/07 Uchitelle, NYT, The End of the Line as They Know It

Scientists Weigh Downside of Palm Oil

4/01/07 Max, AP, Scientists Weigh Downside of Palm Oil

Oil and the environment: Part I - Our Habitat

4/01/07 Williams, Jamaica Observer, Oil and the environment: Part I - Our Habitat

April 2, 2007

Military simulates terror strike on Arctic oil facility to practise response

4/02/07 Weber, Canada.com, Military simulates terror strike on Arctic oil facility to practise response

It's a plug-in hybrid - and it's a school bus

4/02/07 Clayton, CSM, It's a plug-in hybrid - and it's a school bus

April 3, 2007

Risks of rising oil nationalism

4/03/07 Trumbull, CSM, Risks of rising oil nationalism

Call for UK oil firms to quit Niger Delta amid talks to free kidnapped Scot

4/03/07 Urquhart, Scotsman, Call for UK oil firms to quit Niger Delta amid talks to free kidnapped Scot

Argentina renews Falklands claim

4/03/07 BBC, Argentina renews Falklands claim

Upper Peninsula Looks Ahead, And Back, as Mine Interests Call

4/03/07 Lydersen, WP, Upper Peninsula Looks Ahead, And Back, as Mine Interests Call

April 4, 2007

Castro in new US biofuel attack

4/04/07 BBC, Castro in new US biofuel attack

Into Africa

4/04/07 Feffer, FPIF, Into Africa (3/15)

Palm Oil: The Biofuel of the Future Driving an Ecological Disaster Now

4/04/07 McKinnon, Guardian, Palm Oil: The Biofuel of the Future Driving an Ecological Disaster Now

April 6, 2007

BOLIVIA: Errors in Contracts Complicate Gas Nationalisation

4/06/07 Chavez, IPS, BOLIVIA: Errors in Contracts Complicate Gas Nationalisation

April 7, 2007

Big Oil's Vendetta Against the Electric Car

4/07/07 Hari, Independent, Big Oil's Vendetta Against the Electric Car

Two new abductions in Niger Delta

4/07/07 BBC, Two new abductions in Niger Delta

Arab Nomads, 'Not Pro-Anything,' Also Suffer in Darfur

4/07/07 McCrummen, WP, Arab Nomads, 'Not Pro-Anything,' Also Suffer in Darfur

April 9, 2007

Gas producers dismiss cartel talk

4/09/07 BBC, Gas producers dismiss cartel talk

The Ethanol Hoax

4/09/07 Von Hoffman, Nation, The Ethanol Hoax

Gas producers 'to discuss cartel'

4/09/07 Walker, BBC, Gas producers 'to discuss cartel'

A Plastic Wrapper Today Could Be Fuel Tomorrow

4/09/07 Wald, NYT, A Plastic Wrapper Today Could Be Fuel Tomorrow

April 11, 2007

Shell settles oil reserve claims

4/11/07 BBC, Shell settles oil reserve claims

Why US pump prices are on the rise - once again

4/11/07 Scherer, CSM, Why US pump prices are on the rise - once again

April 12, 2007

Google maps the Darfur crisis

4/12/07 Baldauf, CSM, Google maps the Darfur crisis

Oil firm accused of causing cancer

4/12/07 Sanchez, Al Jazeera, Oil firm accused of causing cancer

April 13, 2007

Trade Gap Narrows, and Inflation Stays in Check

4/13/07 Reuters, Trade Gap Narrows, and Inflation Stays in Check

A Plan to Curb Farm-to-Watershed Pollution of Chesapeake Bay

4/13/07 Barringer, NYT, A Plan to Curb Farm-to-Watershed Pollution of Chesapeake Bay

April 15, 2007

Natural gas 'future' for oil industry

4/15/07 Australian, Natural gas 'future' for oil industry

April 16, 2007

Homes to get free energy monitors

4/16/07 Kinver, BBC, Homes to get free energy monitors

April 17, 2007

A Renewed Push for Ethanol, Without the Corn

4/17/07 Wald & Barrionuevo, NYT, A Renewed Push for Ethanol, Without the Corn

Searching for an Alternative to Corn-Based Ethanol

4/17/07 Birkinshaw, Wired, Searching for an Alternative to Corn-Based Ethanol

Nigeria: Facts and figures

4/17/07 BBC, Nigeria: Facts and figures

April 19, 2007

Iraqi oil wealth 'going untapped'

4/19/07 BBC, Iraqi oil wealth 'going untapped'

Nigeria's Military Reports Killing 25 Suspected Militants

4/19/07 Rabiu, AP, Nigeria's Military Reports Killing 25 Suspected Militants

Ethanol Fuel Greener, But Not For Lungs

4/19/07 Wired, Ethanol Fuel Greener, But Not For Lungs

April 20, 2007

Congestion Pricing: A Long, Winding Road

4/20/07 Chan, NYT, Congestion Pricing: A Long, Winding Road

Ethanol policy divides Latin America

4/20/07 Llana, CSM, Ethanol policy divides Latin America

April 21, 2007

SUDAN: China Takes Credit for Sending Int'l Troops to Darfur

4/21/07 Bezlova, IPS, SUDAN: China Takes Credit for Sending Int'l Troops to Darfur

Growing Unrest Posing a Threat to Nigerian Oil

4/21/07 Mouawad, NYT, Growing Unrest Posing a Threat to Nigerian Oil

April 23, 2007

Pakistan channel 'facing threats'

4/23/07 Hasan, BBC, Pakistan channel 'facing threats'

GM Shows Off Plug-in Fuel Cell Car

4/23/07 Gartner, WIred, GM Shows Off Plug-in Fuel Cell Car

April 24, 2007

Gunmen kill Chinese in Ethiopia

4/24/07 BBC, Gunmen 'kill Chinese in Ethiopia'

US mine firm cleared of pollution

4/24/07 BBC, US mine firm cleared of pollution

Gunmen Kill at Least 69 in Attack on Oilfield in Ethiopia

4/24/07 Cody, WP, Gunmen Kill at Least 69 in Attack on Oilfield in Ethiopia

Nail that siding tight! Metal thieves grow brash

4/24/07 Arnoldy, CSM, Nail that siding tight! Metal thieves grow brash

April 25, 2007

Tapco begins construction of Samsun Ceyhan oil pipeline

4/25/07 Watson, Energy Business, Tapco begins construction of Samsun Ceyhan oil pipeline

Five killed in Niger Delta as communities clash over oil

4/25/06 M&C, Five killed in Niger Delta as communities clash over oil

Sudan holding up Darfur-bound food aid: U.N.

4/25/07 Aloisi, Reuters, Sudan holding up Darfur-bound food aid: U.N.

April 26, 2007

Exxon Mobil Earnings Rise 10 Percent

4/26/07 AP, Exxon Mobil Earnings Rise 10 Percent

Oil companies bow to Venezuelan State control

4/26/07 AP, Oil companies bow to Venezuelan State control

Darfur militias 'killing with impunity'

4/26/07 Brisbane Times, Darfur militias 'killing with impunity'

Chinese push into Africa won't be derailed by deadly attack in Ethiopia

4/26/07 MainChi, Chinese push into Africa won't be derailed by deadly attack in Ethiopia

April 28, 2007

U.S. Proposal Would Allow Oil Drilling Off Virginia

4/28/07 Mufson & Fahrenthold, U.S. Proposal Would Allow Oil Drilling Off Virginia

Nigeria loses 600,000 bpd to Niger Delta crisis : official

4/28/07 AfricaAsia, Nigeria loses 600,000 bpd to Niger Delta crisis : official

April 30, 2007

Chavez and Big Oil gear up for struggle

4/30/07 Pearson, AP, Chavez and Big Oil gear up for struggle

Nuclear power 'no answer to global warming'

4/30/07 Bangkok Post, Nuclear power 'no answer to global warming'

May 1, 2007

Venezuela to take over refineries

5/01/07 BBC, Venezuela to take over refineries

Chavez plans to pull out of the World Bank and the IMF

5/01/07 Bachelet, McClatchy, Chavez plans to pull out of the World Bank and the IMF

May 2, 2007

Iraq sends oil law to parliament, powers in Egypt

5/02/07 Rasheed, Reuters, Iraq sends oil law to parliament, powers in Egypt

May 3, 2007

Iraqi Blocs Opposed to Draft Oil Bill

5/03/07 Wong & Stolberg, NYT, Iraqi Blocs Opposed to Draft Oil Bill

May 4, 2007

Shell raises the heat on BP with record profits

5/04/07 Harrison, Independent, Shell raises the heat on BP with record profits

IEA gives warning of global gas shortage

5/04/07 Padgham, Independent, IEA gives warning of global gas shortage

BULGARIA: Addicted to Russia's Energy

5/04/07 Ciobanu, IPS, BULGARIA: Addicted to Russia's Energy

May 5, 2007

Cloudy Germany a Powerhouse in Solar Energy

5/05/07 Whitlock, WP, Cloudy Germany a Powerhouse in Solar Energy

Row over Iraq oil law

5/05/07 Janabi, Al Jazeera, Row over Iraq oil law

May 6, 2007

Biofuels: The great green con

5/06/07 Webb, Independent, Biofuels: The great green con

May 7, 2007

Delaware Energy Debate Could Turn on the Wind

5/07/07 Fahrenthold, WP, Delaware Energy Debate Could Turn on the Wind

Alcoa launches $27 bln hostile bid for Alcan

5/07/07 Daily, Reuters, Alcoa launches $27 bln hostile bid for Alcan

Iraq's oil production falls short of goals

5/07/07 Grier, CSM, Iraq's oil production falls short of goals

May 8, 2007

China, Russia deny weapons breach

5/08/07 BBC, China, Russia deny weapons breach

'Pipelines hit' in Nigeria delta

5/08/07 BBC, 'Pipelines hit' in Nigeria delta

Coconut oil powers island's cars

5/08/07 Mercer, BBC, Coconut oil powers island's cars

Chevron Seen Settling Case on Iraq Oil

5/08/07 Mouawad, NYT, Chevron Seen Settling Case on Iraq Oil

Former weed may fill world's fuel tanks

5/08/07 Sappenfeld, CSM, Former weed may fill world's fuel tanks

Oil sands given lone exemption

5/08/07 Toronto Star, Oil sands given lone exemption

U.N.: Biofuels Could Devastate Environment

5/08/07 CBS, U.N.: Biofuels Could Devastate Environment

May 9, 2007

Clean Power That Reaps a Whirlwind

5/09/07 Bradsher, NYT, Clean Power That Reaps a Whirlwind

May 10, 2007

Nepal hit hard by India oil cuts

5/10/07 BBC, Nepal hit hard by India oil cuts

'Only wealthiest will be able to afford solar panels'

5/10/07 Hickman, Independent, 'Only wealthiest will be able to afford solar panels'

May 11, 2007

Iraq War Is All About Controlling The Oil

5/11/07 Landay, Providence Journal, Iraq War Is All About Controlling The Oil

Chinese envoy to put pressure on Sudan over Darfur

5/11/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Chinese envoy to put pressure on Sudan over Darfur

As Gas Prices Rise Again, Democrats Blame Big Oil

5/11/07 Mufson, WP, As Gas Prices Rise Again, Democrats Blame Big Oil

With US ethanol boom, corn is king this season

5/11/07 Paulson, CSM, With US ethanol boom, corn is king this season

May 12, 2007

Russia clinches gas pipeline deal

5/12/07 BBC, Russia clinches gas pipeline deal

Turkey stakes a Central Asian claim

5/12/07 Bondonaro, Asia Times, Turkey stakes a Central Asian claim

Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq, U.S. Study Says

5/12/08 Glanz, NYT, Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq, U.S. Study Says

May 13, 2007

Motorists to pay for biofuels shortfall

5/13/07 Webb, Independent, Motorists to pay for biofuels shortfall

May 14, 2007

Federal Loans for Coal Plants Clash With Carbon Cuts

5/14/07 Mufson, WP, Federal Loans for Coal Plants Clash With Carbon Cuts

May 15, 2007

China promises to do more to help Africa

5/15/07 Wheatley, Reuters, China promises to do more to help Africa

Bush Calls for Work for Higher Fuel Efficiency

5/15/07 Rutenberg & Andrews, NYT, Bush Calls for Work for Higher Fuel Efficiency

May 16, 2007

China defends its role in Africa

5/16/07 BBC, China defends its role in Africa

World oil demand to reach 85.4 mln barrels a day in 2007: OPEC

5/16/07 People's Daily, World oil demand to reach 85.4 mln barrels a day in 2007: OPEC

Oil Trades Little Changed After Rising on Bonny Output Cut

5/16/07 Evans, Bloomberg, Oil Trades Little Changed After Rising on Bonny Output Cut

May 17, 2007

Rio Tinto and BP plan project to clean up

5/17/07 Macalister, Guardian, Rio Tinto and BP plan project to clean up

Coalition to Make Buildings Energy-Efficient

5/17/07 Revkin & Healy, NYT, Coalition to Make Buildings Energy-Efficient

Energy Standards Needed, Report Says

5/17/07 Lohr, NYT, Energy Standards Needed, Report Says

May 18, 2007

Sudan accused on Darfur killings

5/18/07 BBC, Sudan accused on Darfur killings

Iraqi lawmakers argue for caution in shaping oil law

5/18/07 LaFranchi, CSM, Iraqi lawmakers argue for caution in shaping oil law

How will Iraq share the oil?

5/18/07 Chaddock, CSM, How will Iraq share the oil?

Catching the Tiger in the Act: Exxon Continues Its Reckless Campaign To Delay Action on Global Warming

5/18/07 David, Huffington, Catching the Tiger in the Act: Exxon Continues Its Reckless Campaign To Delay Action on Global Warming

May 20, 2007

Russians ready to seize back BP's Siberian gas reserves

5/20/07 Webb, Independent, Russians ready to seize back BP's Siberian gas reserves

Crown Estate targets energy giants for its wind-farm plans

5/20/07 Webb, Independent, Crown Estate targets energy giants for its wind-farm plans

Renewable energy: The tide turns

5/20/07 Lean & Webb, Independent, Renewable energy: The tide turns

The tide is finally turning: Tidal power gains support among MPs

5/20/07 Webb & Lean, The tide is finally turning: Tidal power gains support among MPs

Nigerian oil unions threaten to strike

5/20/07 IC, Nigerian oil unions threaten to strike

Oil expansions hit terror bump

5/20/07 Paul & Panday, Economic Times, Oil expansions hit terror bump

Iran sees oil price up on non-OPEC output

5/20/07 Kahleej Times, Iran sees oil price up on non-OPEC output

May 21, 2007

For Iraqis, gasoline remains expensive and in short supply

5/21/07 Hussein & Kadhim, McClatchy, For Iraqis, gasoline remains expensive and in short supply

May 22, 2007

Hybrid taxis latest step in NY green plan

5/22/07 Pimlot, FT, Hybrid taxis latest step in NY green plan

BP shuts down a quarter of its Alaskan oil production

5/22/07 IHT, BP shuts down a quarter of its Alaskan oil production

Oil-rich Iran hikes petrol prices by 25 percent

5/22/07 Foreign Affairs Comm., Oil-rich Iran hikes petrol prices by 25 percent

May 23, 2007

Obstacles to peace: Water

5/23/07 Asser, BBC, Obstacles to peace: Water

Israel could buy Palestinian gas

5/23/07 BBC, Israel could buy Palestinian gas

Business gets go-ahead to invest in nuclear power

5/23/07 Walker, Guardian, Business gets go-ahead to invest in nuclear power

May 24, 2007

Prime sites for nuclear power stations identified

5/24/07 Vidal & Macalister, Guardian, Prime sites for nuclear power stations identified

BP scraps its carbon capture venture

5/24/07 Moore, Independent, BP scraps its carbon capture venture

Tipping-Point Shock

5/24/07 Mufson & Cohen, WP, Tipping-Point Shock

May 25, 2007

Kucinich Claims War Masks the Real Objective: Iraqi Oil

5/24/07 Koff, Plain Dealer, Kucinich Claims War Masks the Real Objective: Iraqi Oil

May 26, 2007

U.S. disbands unit created to pressure Iran and Syria

5/26/07 Stockman, Boston Globe, U.S. disbands unit created to pressure Iran and Syria

May 27, 2007

The dynamics of crude oil

5/27/07 Hindu Business Line, The dynamics of crude oil

May 28, 2007

Malaysian oil plan gets partners

5/28/07 BBC, Malaysian oil plan gets partners

May 29, 2007

Tackling Nigeria's violent oil swamps

5/29/07 Murray, BBC, Tackling Nigeria's violent oil swamps

BP to announce a return to Libya

5/29/07 BBC, BP to announce a return to Libya

Lawmakers Push for Big Subsidies for Coal Process

5/29/07 Andrews, NYT, Lawmakers Push for Big Subsidies for Coal Process ... Comparing Fuels

Bush Imposes New Sanctions on Sudan

5/29/07 AP, Bush Imposes New Sanctions on Sudan

Efficiency, Not Just Alternatives, Is Promoted as an Energy Saver

5/29/07 Wald, NYT, Efficiency, Not Just Alternatives, Is Promoted as an Energy Saver

Uranium Windfall Opens Choices for the Energy Dept

5/29/07 Wald, NYT, Uranium Windfall Opens Choices for the Energy Dept

China Embraces Nuclear Future

5/29/07 Cha, WP, China Embraces Nuclear Future

May 30, 2007

Gas distributors reject Ofgem's 'unsustainable' targets

5/30/07 Frizell, Independent, Gas distributors reject Ofgem's 'unsustainable' targets

Oil May Allow Sudan to Escape Sanctions' Pain

5/30/07 Mouawad, NYT, Oil May Allow Sudan to Escape Sanctions' Pain

Grounding Sudan's Air Force

5/30/07 Axe, Wired, Grounding Sudan's Air Force

May 31, 2007

As pork prices soar, Chinese put brakes on corn for ethanol

5/31/07 Ford, CSM, As pork prices soar, Chinese put brakes on corn for ethanol

June 1, 2007

Biodiesel Cuts Emissions by 94 Percent

6/01/07 Jerome, Wired, Biodiesel Cuts Emissions by 94 Percent

CUBA: Sugarcane - Source of Renewable Energy, But Not Ethanol

6/01/07 Grogg, IPS, CUBA: Sugarcane - Source of Renewable Energy, But Not Ethanol

US mulls long-term stay in Iraq

6/01/07 Al Jazeera, US mulls long-term stay in Iraq

June 3, 2007

Food miles: The true cost of putting imported food on your plate

6/03/07 Bylthman, Independent, Food miles: The true cost of putting imported food on your plate

June 6, 2007

Cyclone hits Gulf state of Oman

6/06/07 BBC, Cyclone hits Gulf state of Oman

Biofuels 'will push up oil price'

6/06/07 BBC, Biofuels 'will push up oil price'

From Turkey Waste, a New Fuel and a New Fight

6/06/07 Saulny, NYT, From Turkey Waste, a New Fuel and a New Fight

Atlas: Where to Gas Up Around the Globe (Or Take the Bus)

6/06/07 Honan, Wired, Atlas: Where to Gas Up Around the Globe (Or Take the Bus)

June 7, 2007

Twelve killed by cyclone in Oman

6/07/07 BBC, Twelve killed by cyclone in Oman

June 8, 2007

Attorney general responds to Bandar, $2bn and BAE

6/08/07 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, Attorney general responds to Bandar, $2bn and BAE

ENERGY-CUBA: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

6/08/07 Grogg, IPS, ENERGY-CUBA: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Switching To Biofuels Could Cost Lots of Green

6/08/07 Mufson & Morgan, WP, Switching To Biofuels Could Cost Lots of Green

New Technology Boosts Ethanol Mileage

6/08/07 Jerome, Wired, New Technology Boosts Ethanol Mileage

June 9, 2007

The Bandar cover-up: who knew what, and when

6/09/07 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, The Bandar cover-up: who knew what, and when?

June 10, 2007

Military Envisions Longer Stay in Iraq

6/10/07 Ricks, WP, Military Envisions Longer Stay in Iraq

June 11, 2007

U.S. Relies on Sudan Despite Condemning It

6/11/07 Miller & Meyer, LA Times, U.S. Relies on Sudan Despite Condemning It

June 12, 2007

Congress Turns to Energy, and Lobbyists Arrive

6/12/07 Andrews, NYT, Congress Turns to Energy, and Lobbyists Arrive

Iran to build oil refineries in Asia

6/12/07 Press TV, Iran to build oil refineries in Asia

June 13, 2007

From milk to meat, US food prices spike upward

6/13/07 Hill, CSM, From milk to meat, US food prices spike upward

Oil demand seen rising, piling pressure on Opec

6/13/07 Gulf Times, Oil demand seen rising, piling pressure on Opec

June 14, 2007

Gas Prices Push Whole Inflation Rate Up

6/14/07 Crutsinger, AP, Gas Prices Push Whole Inflation Rate Up

Poverty, Strife Stanch Nigeria's Oil

6/14/07 Harris, AP, Poverty, Strife Stanch Nigeria's Oil

Yes Men Strike Oil: Civil Disobedients Make Modest Flesh-to-Fuel Proposal

6/14/07 Kiem, Wired, Yes Men Strike Oil: Civil Disobedients Make Modest Flesh-to-Fuel Proposal

June 15, 2007

On Capitol Hill, a Warmer Climate for Biofuels

6/15/07 Mufson, WP, On Capitol Hill, a Warmer Climate for Biofuels

Radical Engines, Quirky Designs Refuel Quest for Car of Future

6/15/07 Orzech, Wired, Radical Engines, Quirky Designs Refuel Quest for Car of Future

Q&A With the Yes Men's Andy Bichlbaum

6/15/07 Kiem, Wired, Q&A With the Yes Men's Andy Bichlbaum

June 16, 2007

Cost of Gas and Food Rose Sharply Last Month

6/16/07 Peters, NYT, Cost of Gas and Food Rose Sharply Last Month

June 17, 2007

Scrap metal thieves target churches

6/17/07 Gray, Independent, Scrap metal thieves target churches

June 18, 2007

Militants hold Nigeria oil base

6/18/07 BBC, Militants hold Nigeria oil base

Nigeria unions join fuel strike

6/18/07 BBC, Nigeria unions join fuel strike

Progress on preventing blackouts

6/18/07 Clayton, CSM, Progress on preventing blackouts

Democrats Press Plan to Channel Billions in Oil Subsidies to Renewable Fuels

6/18/07 Andrews, NYT, Democrats Press Plan to Channel Billions in Oil Subsidies to Renewable Fuels

June 19, 2007

Nigeria U-turn over strike threat

6/19/07 BBC, Nigeria U-turn over strike threat

June 20, 2007

Strike bites in Nigerian cities

6/20/07 BBC, Strike bites in Nigerian cities

US Congress set to battle over gas-price 'gouging'

6/20/07 Grier, CSM, US Congress set to battle over gas-price 'gouging'

June 21, 2007

Army recaptures Nigerian oil base

6/21/07 BBC, Army recaptures Nigerian oil base

Fruit could make 'powerful fuel'

6/21/07 McGrath, BBC, Fruit could make 'powerful fuel'

Science Panel Finds Fault With Estimates of Coal Supply

6/21/07 Wald, NYT, Science Panel Finds Fault With Estimates of Coal Supply

June 22, 2007

BP sells Siberia stake to Gazprom

6/22/07 BBC, BP sells Siberia stake to Gazprom

US Senate seeks fuel efficiency

6/22/07 BBC, US Senate seeks fuel efficiency

Global warming: Just what overcrowded, polluted India didn't need... the $3,000 car

6/22/07 Buncombe, Independent, Global warming: Just what overcrowded, polluted India didn't need... the $3,000 car

In quest to go green, US firms retool car fleets

6/22/07 Scherer, CSM, In quest to go green, US firms retool car fleets

Military focuses on development in Africa

6/22/07 Hill, CSM, Military focuses on development in Africa

Nigeria strike set to intensify

6/22/07 Al Jazeera, Nigeria strike set to intensify

China envoy defends Darfur record

6/22/07 AL Jazeera, China envoy defends Darfur record

Draft Iraq oil law makes headway

6/22/07 Al Jazeera, Draft Iraq oil law makes headway

Senate Passes Energy Bill

6/22/08 Freeman, WP, Senate Passes Energy Bill

The Ripple Effect Of Refinery Fires

6/22/07 Mufson, WP, The Ripple Effect Of Refinery Fires

June 23, 2007

How the rising price of corn made Mexicans take to streets

6/23/07 Taylor, Independent, How the rising price of corn made Mexicans take to streets

Chavez warns major oil firms

6/23/07 Al Jazeera, Chavez warns major oil firms

June 24, 2007

Biofuels to blame as beer prices soar 40 per cent in Germany

5/23/07 Independent, Biofuels to blame as beer prices soar 40 per cent in Germany

Nigeria's unions end fuel strike

6/24/07 BBC, Nigeria's unions end fuel strike

Coal Fuels A Debate Over Obama

6/24/07 MacGillis & Mufson, WP, Coal Fuels A Debate Over Obama

June 25, 2007

BP back to full capacity in Alaska after spill

6/25/07 Prosser, Independent, BP back to full capacity in Alaska after spill

China's hot energy-saving idea

6/25/07 Al Jazeera, China's hot energy-saving idea

June 26, 2007

US firms 'reject' Venezuela deal

6/26/07 BBC, US firms 'reject' Venezuela deal

How China's support of Sudan shields a regime called 'genocidal'

6/26/07 Harman, CSM, How China's support of Sudan shields a regime called 'genocidal'

June 27, 2007

Iran fuel rations spark violence

6/27/07 BBC, Iran fuel rations spark violence

Venezuela oil loss put at $4.5bn

6/27/07 BBC, Venezuela oil loss put at $4.5bn

2 Oil Firms Are Defiant in Venezuela

6/27/07 Romero & Krauss, NYT, 2 Oil Firms Are Defiant in Venezuela

June 29, 2007

Water Is a Right, Not Business

6/29/07 IPS, Q&A: Water Is a Right, Not Business - Interview with Hama Arba Diallo

Chavez shops for arms in Russia

6/29/07 Al Jazeera, Chavez shops for arms in Russia

Puntland struggles to aid refugees

6/29/07 Al Jazeera, Puntland struggles to aid refugees

June 30, 2007

A pipeline into the heart of Europe

6/30/07 Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, A pipeline into the heart of Europe

July 1, 2007

Special Report: Sudan in Crisis

7/01/07 WP, Special Report: Sudan in Crisis

July 2, 2007

US consumers pay highest energy bills in decades

7/2/07 Scherer, CSM, US consumers pay highest energy bills in decades

Labels Lack Food's Origin Despite Law

7/2/07 Martin, NYT, Labels Lack Food's Origin Despite Law

No Oil Yet, but Tiny African Isle Finds Slippery Dealings

7/2/07 Meier & Mouawad, NYT, No Oil Yet, but Tiny African Isle Finds Slippery Dealings

July 3, 2007

Iraqi cabinet backs draft oil law

7/3/07 BBC, Iraqi cabinet backs draft oil law

Berezovsky charged with plot to overthrow Russian regime

7/3/07 Gutterman, AP, Berezovsky charged with plot to overthrow Russian regime

Saudi prince's $135m Aspen home sets US price record

7/3/07 Doyle, Independent, Saudi prince's $135m Aspen home sets US price record

Janjaweed Using Rape as 'Integral' Weapon in Darfur, Aid Group Says

7/3/07 Boustany, WP, Janjaweed Using Rape as 'Integral' Weapon in Darfur, Aid Group Says

July 4, 2007

Brazilian ethanol 'slaves' freed in raid on plantation

7/4/07 Howden, Independent, Brazilian ethanol 'slaves' freed in raid on plantation

Clean or Not Thailand Sees Dollars in Palm Oil

7/4/07 Macan-Markar, IPS, Clean or Not Thailand Sees Dollars in Palm Oil

Origins of Our Food

7/4/07 NYT, Origins of Our Food

July 5, 2007

Next-Gen Car Batteries Promise Longer Life, More Power

7/5/07 Orzech, Wired, Next-Gen Car Batteries Promise Longer Life, More Power

Oil a factor in Iraq conflict, says Australian defence minister

7/5/07 Sturcke, Guardian, Oil a factor in Iraq conflict, says Australian defence minister

July 6, 2007

Global warming threatens alternative-oil projects

7/6/07 Wood, CSM, Global warming threatens alternative-oil projects

Oil, Oligarchs and Opulence

7/6/07 Pearlstein, WP, Oil, Oligarchs and Opulence

July 7, 2007

Iran ends petrol-only car making

7/7/07 BBC, Iran ends petrol-only car making

July 8, 2007

China vs. Earth

7/8/07 Economy, Nation, (from 4/19/07) China vs. Earth

July 9, 2007

Watch Your Foodometer

7/9/07 Schwartz & Schaper, Nation, Watch Your Foodometer

July 10, 2007

Energy watchdog warns of supply crunch within five years

7/10/07 Moore, Independent, Energy watchdog warns of supply crunch within five years

Iraqi Unions Fight the New Oil Law

7/9/07 Moberg, ITT, Iraqi Unions Fight the New Oil Law

July 12, 2007

Zimbabweans risk all for a new life

7/12/07 Al Jazeera, Zimbabweans risk all for a new life

July 13, 2007

Sudan 'resumes bombing in Darfur'

7/13/07 BBC, Sudan 'resumes bombing in Darfur'

July 14, 2007

Arabs pile into Darfur to take land 'cleansed' by janjaweed

7/14/07 Bloomfield, Independent, Arabs pile into Darfur to take land 'cleansed' by janjaweed

July 15, 2007

Eleven-month high for oil futures

7/15/07 Chicago Sun Times, Eleven-month high for oil futures

July 16, 2007

Hundreds of Iraqis Protest Draft Oil Law

7/16/07 AFP, Hundreds of Iraqis Protest Draft Oil Law

July 17, 2007

Japan admits more nuclear leaks

7/17/07 BBC, Japan admits more nuclear leaks

MALAWI: Uranium Mining Sparks Controversy

7/17/07 Semu-Banda, IPS, MALAWI: Uranium Mining Sparks Controversy

Somalia PM Unaware of Reported China Oil Deal

7/17/07 VOA, Somalia PM Unaware of Reported China Oil Deal

Niger aims to double uranium output in four years

7/17/07 Tattersall, Reuters, Niger aims to double uranium output in four years

Goldman Sachs warns oil could reach $95

7/17/07 RTE, Goldman Sachs warns oil could reach $95

July 22, 2007

Asda palm oil ban to save rainforests

7/22/07 Jowitt, Guardia, Asda palm oil ban to save rainforests

Energy firms threaten legal action over fuel poverty

7/22/07 Webb, Independent, Energy firms threaten legal action over fuel poverty

Gas Prices Rise on Refineries' Record Failures

7/22/07 Mouawad, NYT, Gas Prices Rise on Refineries' Record Failures

Niger Asks Algeria to Help Fight Desert Rebels

7/22/07 Reuters, Niger Asks Algeria to Help Fight Desert Rebels

July 23, 2007

Hope, Concern Greet China's Growing Prominence in Africa

7/23/07 Diebert, IPS, Hope, Concern Greet China's Growing Prominence in Africa

Gas pipeline in Brazil seen as a model

7/23/07 Llana, CSM, Gas pipeline in Brazil seen as a model

In Alaska, a Road Marked With Controversy

7/23/07 Kaufman, WP, In Alaska, a Road Marked With Controversy

Fuel for Thought

7/23/07 Surowiecki, New Yorker, Fuel for Thought

Study Confirms Plug-In Hybrids Could Dramatically Reduce Emissions

7/23/07 Martin, Wired, Study Confirms Plug-In Hybrids Could Dramatically Reduce Emissions

Ecuador plan seeks balance of environment, oil

7/23/07 Reuters, Ecuador plan seeks balance of environment, oil

Nigeria: Tackling the Niger Delta Crisis

7/23/07 Adedoja, All Africa, Nigeria: Tackling the Niger Delta Crisis

July 25, 2007

Russians to dive below North Pole

7/25/07 BBC, Russians to dive below North Pole

July 26, 2007

Shell makes £1.5m an hour

7/26/07 Macalister, Guardian, Shell makes £1.5m an hour

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Unequal Water Resources Present a Challenge

7/25/07 Lang, IPS, SOUTHERN AFRICA: Unequal Water Resources Present a Challenge

July 27, 2007

Navajos and Environmentalists Split on Power Plant

7/27/07 Barringer, NYT, Navajos and Environmentalists Split on Power Plant

July 28, 2007

Chevron's profit soars in quarter

7/28/07 Baker, SF Gate, Chevron's profit soars in quarter

July 30, 2007

Darfur and the Fight for Water

7/30/07 Baldauf & Stetson, CSM, Darfur and the Fight for Water

German Hard-Coal Production to Cease by 2018

7/30/07 Whitlock, WP, German Hard-Coal Production to Cease by 2018

July 31, 2007

Energy Bill Aids the Expansion Plans of Atomic Power Plants

7/31/07 Andrews & Wald, NYT, Energy Bill Aids the Expansion Plans of Atomic Power Plants

August 1, 2007

Saudis back US Middle East plans

8/01/07 BBC, Saudis back US Middle East plans

Gazprom to cut Belarus supplies

8/01/07 BBC, Gazprom to cut Belarus supplies

Is China Good for Africa?

8/01/07 CSM, Is China Good for Africa? (3 part series)

A Win in the Water War

8/01/07 Tady, ITT, A Win in the Water War

UN to send 26,000 troops to halt conflict in Darfur

8/01/07 Usborne, Independent, UN to send 26,000 troops to halt conflict in Darfur

Japan's hybrid train hailed as the future of rail travel

8/01/07 McNeill, Independent, Japan's hybrid train hailed as the future of rail travel

August 2, 2007

Russian subs reach Arctic floor

8/02/07 BBC, Russian subs reach Arctic floor

Darfur: The evidence of war crimes

8/02/07 Grice, Independent, Darfur: The evidence of war crimes

King coal makes a comeback

8/02/07 Independent, King coal makes a comeback

House Drops Tougher Auto Fuel Economy

8/02/07 Hebert, AP, House Drops Tougher Auto Fuel Economy

August 3, 2007

Nigerian gunmen attack oil boats