US: Energy Industry, the Party Animals
At lavish invitation-only bashes, corporations can freely spend unregulated dollars to woo political insiders.
Society
Power blackouts in Cuba to last through end of year
Power blackouts that have plagued Cubans all summer will continue through the end of the year, an electricity official told local media in an interview published Thursday.
The neo-cons give Iran the Iraq treatment
Sexed-up reports, pressure on the United Nations… here we go again.
Expect a Very Different War on Terror
How might a terrorist attack inside the United States change the American political dynamic on the eve of what is expected to be an extremely close presidential election?
Russia and Georgia battle for control
Hostilities have erupted over South Ossetia, while the US is worried about a crucial oil pipeline slated to open next year through Georgia.
Getting There on Less: Transportation Without Oil
Americans are addicted to the joys of the open road. But the joys come at too high a price and we’re about to hit bottom. We can get around without oil. Here’s the 12-step program to do it.
Asia Farmers Sucking Continent Dry
Asian farmers drilling millions of pump-operated wells in an ever-deeper search for water are threatening to suck the continent’s underground reserves dry, a science magazine warned on Wednesday.
Scientists Say Risk of Water Wars Rising
The risk of wars being fought over water is rising because of explosive global population growth and widespread complacency, scientists said.
The Thief of Baghdad
Missing: one-third of the Pentagon’s equipment and $1.9 billion of Iraqi money. Guess who has it?
Japan’s trade minister rejects US demand to give up oil deal with Iran
Japan’s Trade Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Sunday his country has no intention of changing its policy of pursuing an oil development deal with Iran due to a US request to reconsider.
The Connection: Water and Energy Security
The energy security of the United States is closely linked to the state of its water resources.
US: Blackouts Are Inevitable, Coping, Not Prevention, Should Be the Primary Goal
In a large, complicated arrangement such as our system for generating, transmitting and distributing electricity, blackouts simply cannot be prevented.
