Nanotech: Up and Atom
A Nobel Prize-winning chemist says the impending world energy shortage requires several miracles of science that nanotechnology can help to deliver.
Businesses warn global energy demand could triple by 2050
Economic growth in the developing world combined with rising population trends mean that global energy demand could double or triple by 2050, putting a growing strain on the earth’s climate.
Energy efficiency comes at cost
Energy giant Exxon Mobil Corporation said while energy companies continued to work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, there were some big challenges in bringing clean energy products onto the market.
Saudi Arabia, China agree to formal political dialogue
Saudi Arabia and China have reportedly agreed to hold regular political consultations.
UK ‘green energy’ centre created
A new national marine renewable energy centre is to help lay the foundations for an industry based on wave and tidal movements.
EU executive amends nuclear plan, greens cry foul
The European Union’s executive amended its controversial proposals for nuclear safety and waste management legislation on Wednesday, but a leading environmental group slammed the package as misleading and helpful to industry.
Africa: Lifting the curse of black gold
The world’s oil giants may shy away from open book-keeping, but when national governments take the lead they have little choice but to fall into line.
Mexico Eyes Deep-Water Oil Reserves
Some say the estimates of the new reserves may be too optimistic. But even if the oil is there, Mexico may have hard time getting at it.
UK ‘will fail pollution targets’
The UK will fail to meet key objectives on reducing air pollution, resulting in further damage to human health, a leading expert has said.
Australia: Leaked documents reveal fossil fuel influence in White Paper
Leaked documents reveal that the Australian government’s recent Energy White Paper was heavily influenced by the country’s biggest polluters.
Oil that is – black gold, Texas tea: Three books on the politics, economics, and depletion of oil
A bevy of scholars and policy analysts have seized this important moment of high prices and oil-related war to write about petroleum. Three new titles focus on the evocative political implications of our national chemical dependence.
Oil slides as Saudi offers big discounts
Oil prices eased yesterday as top world exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its crude sales to the United States and Europe, however their excess production is heavier grade oil and not to refiners’ liking.
