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With the National average already up to almost $3.00 per gallon, there doesn't appear to be a stop to price increases.

A look into the actions of MEND and their fight against Nigerian Oil Refineries.

The oil problem is not one of reserves. It is from lack of developing infrastructure and refineries. The oil is there to be had, but it will take new technologies and another decade to relieve the strain on supply.

The quality of life in Latin America is being affected by three major environmental issues: soil degradation, air, and water pollution. Countries such as Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil are suffering from the effects of air pollution.

ConocoPhillips, the oil company that finally became somewhat better known on the West Coast when they bought out Union 76, is teaming up with Tyson Foods to create and sell diesel fuel formulated from animal fats.

Scientists now believe the enzymes needed to produce ethanol are inside all of us.

The United States consumes 400 million gallons of gas everyday. This huge daily demand is what keeps the gas prices high. Drivers all over the country are adjusting how they travel and how often they travel due to the ever-climbing gas prices.

A short look into nations and continents that have been economic disasters for quite some time. Based on the article, Losers by David S. Landes.

What you need to know

Refinery maintenance and crude prices aren't the only reasons fuel costs so much.

Last year ExxonMobil (XOM) produced about 4.2 million barrels of oil/day. Is that enough ? Probably not.

In today's society we have a number one problem which is affecting everyone, everyday. And, the problem is pollution. Pollution is everywhere and it's affecting our health

The environment is under an inordinate amount of stress. Holes in the ozone layer, global warming, acid rain, dying coral reefs will all eventually reach a critical level if there isn't a drastic change in the way we live our lives.

If the study is successful, cold carbon storage has the potential to reduce world CO2 emissions by up to 33%.

City development.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez recently announced he would nationalize power utilities and the country's biggest telecommunications firm CANTV VNT. After the announcement the share prices of CANTV tanked from trading around $20/share to $12/share. Ouch !!!

Biopower is really an evolution of the term biomass-energy -- which refers to energy (like the heat that warms a room thanks to the fire in a stove) that is generated by the consumption of biodegradable materials.

Ever since 9/11 our airports in America and in the rest of the world have increased security to the point of scrutiny in everything that is carried on or worn on a commercial airliner. However,smaller, private airports in industrialized cities are being overlooked.

Without effective planning and resolute action, nothing will be done to address the pollution crisis that has been found to permanently stunt kids lung growth, as well as other significant health issues.

With the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War coming up in five years time, I let my imagination run riot. Could it happen again? The USA has always been a two-party democracy, of course, but I cannot recall the country ever being so polarized.

How far will the government go to invade my private life? Why can't I make the choice to smoke or not, what to eat in a restaurant, or how I celebrate my religion?

Do you live in the Lone Star State, or do you just want to visit? It doesn't matter whether you are a Native Texan, a northern transplant, or just a visitor, below are a few things that you must experience for yourself.

Chuck Hagel said he would do everything he could to stop President Bush from sending more troops to Iraq. I will do everything I can to see that Chuck Hagel never carries the label of Republican Presidential nominee.

Ignoring road side bombs, religious warring factions, hypocrites in government, and the absense of feints confuses me. What tactics are being used??

Whatever the cause, the planet is warming up. It is happening. The effects are yet to be seen except one: it's a great way for oil companies to get the government to help pay for them to move to alternate products to insure sustained profitability...

A research paper that discusses the economic, environmental, and social connotations involved in finding alternative fuel sources. It needs to happen eventually, whether you believe it or not. And if you don't, then read this paper you idiot.

Utah has many hazardous toxins and heavy metals present in various areas of the state, and in varying concentrations.

While the need to supplant fossil fuels as the world's dominant energy source has been discussed for decades, the gas crisis of recent years has finally sobered America up to the reality that they need to act now before the world's oil is gone.

This is about various alternative fuels for the future, which might be cheaper for the economy. Ethanol is one fuel that's up for debate.

The purpose of this synopsis is to define or breakdown the article published by the University of Florida, "Higher gas prices cause dip in Florida consumer confidence."

This essay examines the pros and cons of both hybrid and hydrogen cars. It details why there is a need for a change from petrol and allows for one with no knowledge about the issues to make an educated decision.

An analysis of the company who, among other things, does construction for the US government in Iraq.

Some are angry at the Republicans for not holding to conservative values on frustrating subjects, and some are just itching to teach the GOP a lesson. Regardless, know what is at stake America, in this election.

Stop telling me there is no collusion in fixing gas prices

Oilmen are becoming 'Peak Oilers' out of fear of declining world oil supply. It's a long way down from here.

Discusses how China and India will affect future oil prices. Conservation in the U. S. will do little to ease rising prices

Current events covering Horoscopes, oil shortages, government bankruptcy and global warming. Discussing changes and affects in the coming years. Mild humor.

Our energy-hungry world could use more technology like this. It's called a biorefinery and it could virtually eliminate the waste we dump into landfills every year. Tires, slaughter-house waste, municipal sewage ... and it's turned into high-quality oil.

An overview of Mesothelioma, including traditional & complimentary diagnostic & treatment options.

Why people hate "big oil," and what they can do about it. Learn about the cost of everyday living compared to the cost of gasoline.

Despite reductions in industrial use, benzene remains a toxic agent at many job sites. Because high concentrations of benzene are linked to leukemia and blood disorders, benzene lawsuit settlements may be an option for financial recovery among victims.

While gas companies are earning record profits, those profits are being taken out of context and lost in the heated rhetoric of windfall profits

Adam Smith's concepts of the guiding invisible hand of capitalism providing the best benefit to the large number of people is nothing but a bunch of bunk. Too bad America placed its economic trust in such a fairytale system.

This article will provide the reader with insight into the current trends of hurricanes and their impact on society. It will provide factual and statistical information about the economic disadvantages they have on the economy.

The recent hearings in the Senate about oil industry profits has pushed their extraordinary profit levels more into the public eye. The feeble attempts to defend their profits are laughable. What does it all mean, and what can we do?

This paper was written in 1999 in Colorado and assessess the pros and cons to natural gas and electricity, and also alternatives such as solar and wind power, hydropower and wood burning. The popularity of wind and solar power have since increased.

The major oil companies in China have signed billion dollar contracts for exploration and importation crude oil.The economic growth in China has increased demand for energy.

Developing nations risk losing opportunity to grow freely in global age due to soaring oil prices

Main source of energy is crude oil is nonrenewable source. Alternative sources of energy: Biomas, Hydroelectric, Solar Power, Wind Energy, Tidal, Fusion Energy, and Fuel cells power. Second largest is Nuclear Energy. 109 nuclear plants in USA.

The geographical and physical aspects of the conflict in Chechnya.