Biofuels – Jan 31
Palm Oil — TOD Southeast Asia Report
Business Week: Food vs. Fuel
Biofuels could damage environment, stymie development, says report
Fueling a New Farm Economy
Year: 2006
Peak oil – Jan 31
Squeezing the last drop of oil /
Radio Ecoshock covers peak oil /
Oil reserves discussed on Radio New Zealand /
The carbon economy – in-depth /
Iran and energy news roundup /
Iran: Of nukes and oil /
The guerrilla oil cartel /
Chavez on Peak America
Politics & economics – Jan 31
Scotland and North Sea: Pouring oil on troubled borders /
NG costs draining farms /
How the US fell out of love with its cars /
Is a run on the (resource) bank behind rising inequality? /
Italy shivers as Europe’s cold spell hurts gas supply /
Saudis, Chinese agree to landmark energy accord /
Ford: Explorer era nearing a close /
Pricey oil is deflationary, not inflationary threat
Local Energy – Local Currency – Local Power
Loss of faith in national currencies could lead to economic paralysis. Local currencies can provide solutions while stimulating local trade and relocalisation efforts. Renewable energy backed local currencies may be an important economic invigorator in a post-peak world.
Walking the talk, speaking from the fire
Entrepreneurial optimism and a positive attitude have been the seat of success for visionaries in this land of opportunity, so where does the bad news of the planet fit into this be-positive, ever uplifting, inspirational, don’t-bum-me-out chatter?
Trading oil in euros – does it matter?
Is the threat of an Iranian oil bourse trading oil in euros the real reason for the possible military attack of Iran? First, we must understand exactly why central banks keep foreign exchange reserves explains CóilÃn Nunan.
Politics & economics – Jan 29
Yale study raises questions about sustainability of metal resources /
Globalization raises globalized risks – study /
India, China and the Asian axis of oil /
IMF’s Rajan: can’t rule out a run on the US dollar /
Suburban sprawl an irresistible force in US /
Sugar prices turn sour for consumers [ethanol fallout]
Environment – Jan 29
Cheap flights threaten UK targets for carbon emissions /
Good climate-change journalism: Jane Kay (SF Chronicle) /
Climate expert says NASA tried to silence him /
Debate on climate shifts to issue of irreparable change
Transport experts have seen the future, and it’s got pedals
The right to travel when and where we please will be eroded over the next 50 years as the shortage of cheap oil and environmental concerns force us to lead more local lives, according to a government report.
Other energy – Jan 28
Study gives mixed review of ethanol /
The great Alberta oil rush /
Your steel trash, China’s treasure /
Sea energy ‘could help power UK’
Peak oil – Jan 28
BBC: Energy gap – crisis for humanity? /
EU energy chief: Europe must cut consumption /
The 4 biggest oil fields in the world are in decline /
Peak oil crisis: Iran /
If you still think energy will not be THE issue in 2006, 2007, 2008, … /
Burnaby city: peak oil /
Oil vulnerability in the Australian city
Solutions & sustainability – Jan 28
News from sustainable Willits /
Germany agonises over 30% childless women /
It’s better to green your diet than your car /
Bringing global warming home /
Paved paradise in Berkeley /
EU legislators approve tough mining waste laws
