Media – Nov 19
A new Al Jazeera with a global focus
The death of news
The truth is out there … somewhere
America’s media bubble
Biofuels – Nov 19
Ethanol production spikes corn prices
100 million acres needed for energy crops
Impact of corn ethanol on grain, oilseed, and livestock sectors (study)
Analysis of the link between ethanol, energy, and crop markets
CERA peak oil report – Nov 19
CERA report: Don’t worry, be happy (Puplava)
What does an ‘undulating plateau’ really mean?
Peak-oil debate crackles anew
Does The Oil Drum threaten CERA’s market share?
I’m sticking with writers of The Oil Drum, their kindred spirits, and the information that is publicly available. If CERA would like to join the conversation instead of merely engaging in public relations campaigns, that would be a step in the right direction
Energy Descent Scenarios: Integrating Climate Change & Peak Oil
Peak oil and climate change have the potential to shake if not smash the unstated assumptions of government planners. A simple scenario planning model can help.
Economics – Nov 17
Bush’s Chernobyl economy
Ex-energy secretary sees further rise in oil prices
U.S. energy chief: high oil prices could wreck economies of many countries
1927-1933 Chart of Pompous Prognosticators
Shale oil and tar sands – Nov 17
US approves shale oil projects
Israel sees shale replacing oil
Report: Oil sands global warming threat
Bitumen inventory blowout sale
Oil Industry – Nov 17
Will Mexico be ready when oil runs dry?
Mexico’s energy crisis has arrived
Feeding frenzy for African oil fields gathers pace
Uganda urged to Emulate Libya
Big Oil headed for tougher Congress
Australia’s Woodside cuts 2006 output target
Fifty Million Farmers
One way or another, re-ruralization will be the dominant social trend of the 21st century.
US Politics – Nov 17
How green will the 110th Congress be?
Next Congress will be greener, but not much
Robert Gates at the Pentagon gate
The Democratic conga line in the American House of Lords
Russia – Nov 17
The uneasy Russia-E.U. energy relationship
Video: Sakhalin’s Black Tears
Head of Russian oil fund shot dead in Moscow
Recent assassinations shake confidence in Putin’s system
Food & agriculture – Nov 17
Eric Schlosser on America’s food industry and his new film
NYT: Why roots matter more (local food)
Research needed to balance food, energy needs
Australia importing grain – so they can export it
