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Russia and the New Great Game

Posted on February 28, 2008
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
Russia appears to be perfectly situated in the global scramble to secure energy resources. This position is giving rise to a more assertive and possibly antagonistic Russia.
Keywords: competition, energy, oil, conflict, economy

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The Ecology of Cities

Posted on November 20, 2007
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Increased urbanization and the growth of megacities are leading to a way of life that is harmful on many levels, argues Lester Brown, founder of Worldwatch.
Keywords: ecology, urbanization, energy, megacities

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Return to Trees for New Biofuel

Posted on July 5, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Environment
Scientists are exploring wood chemistry to find new sources of energy.
Keywords: biofuel, trees, energy, treethanol, Cellulosic ethanol

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International Oil Markets and the Global Economy

Posted on June 18, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Global Economy
Oil has a significant influence on international trade, economics and politics.
Keywords: OPEC, petroleum, energy, trade

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Unethical Ethanol Tariff

Posted on April 10, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Trade
Researcher Adam Dean examines the United States tarriffs on ethanol and their effects on sugar and corn exports.
Keywords: ethanol, tarriffs, Energy Trade, economy, environment, energy, trade

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Crude Poverty

Posted on October 23, 2006
Countries: Liberia
Previously filed under: Africa, General Globalization
Many African communities with oil riches under their soil still face poverty.
Keywords: shell, resource, oil, Nigeria, MNC, energy, Chad, Africa

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Petronoia

Posted on October 16, 2006
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Are high oil and gas prices a symptom or a cause of global instability?
Keywords: oil, gas, energy, Iran, nuclear, freedom, stability

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Energy Cooperation and Confrontation in the Western Hemisphere

Posted on October 2, 2006
Previously filed under: South America, Trade
Cooperation and Disagreement over energy trade and politics take center stage in Western Hemisphere relations.
Keywords: oil, South America, energy, mercosur, natural gas

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Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 05:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

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Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

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New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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New York Times - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 02:59
China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan as President Hu Jintao visited the area affected by the earthquake.

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New York Times - Wed, 05/14/2008 - 15:38
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.

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