Archive for July 21st, 2010

Greek mythology: The real story of the European debt crisis

by: admin July 21, 2010

Cafés are full in Athens, and droves of tourists still visit the Parthenon and go island-hopping in the fabled Aegean. But beneath the summery surface, there is confusion, anger, and despair as this country plunges into its worst economic crisis in decades.

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Peak oil, prices, and supplies - July 21

by: admin July 21, 2010

-The Impending Peak and Decline of Petroleum Production: an Underestimated Challenge for Conservation of Ecological Integrity
-How Much Does a Gallon of Gas Cost?
-Offshore Oil Drilling and Hurricane Risks
-BP’s Tony Hayward ’set to step down’

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China’s oil grab

by: admin July 21, 2010

An amazing thing has happened. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China has now surpassed the United States as the world's biggest energy consumer.

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