Politics & economics – Apr 27

Thai govt vows ‘No oil shortage’ /
Kuwait MPs call for cap on oil production /
With oil skyrocketing, Tokyo may have to make friends with some of Washington’s enemies /
Bush’s proposals viewed as a drop in the oil bucket /

Declaration of energy independence

When in the course of modern events it becomes necessary for one people to assume greater control of their energy needs through indigenous sources provided by the Creator, a decent respect for humanity impels them to explain the rationale for their decision.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all sources of energy are not created equal, that some are endowed with indisputable flaws, most especially fossil fuels.

Other energy – Apr 26

Monbiot: ‘This is embarrassing – I’ve become a fossil fuel supporter’ /
Call by Swiss minister at Doha to invest in renewables /
Your cars are an incredible luxury /
Bush seeks to curb oil tax breaks /
The truth about sugar /
Petroleum Inst economist on oil supply, prices /
Bold idea for energy woes: global cooperation

Politics & economics – Apr 26

Chavez may escalate fight with Exxon, oil producers /
As oil prices soar, talk of economic ruin subsides /
Oil price blame game misses point /
Insurgents cripple Iraq oil sector – inspector /
Oil fight in Nigeria reaches turning point