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Voyage to the Bottom of an Oily Sea
By David Shukman Posted Jul. 26, 2010
It’s not for the claustrophobic, the seasick or anyone fearful of venturing underwater, but the minisubmarine operated by the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers an unparalleled glimpse into the potential impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Some New Rings of Power as the Gulf Enters a Third Age
By Robin M. Mills Posted Jul. 26, 2010
The under fire BP chief executive Tony Hayward’s recent visit to the Middle East may mark a new chapter in the long running relationship between this region and the supermajor oil companies.

Latin America, A Blind Spot in US Energy Security Policy
By Dr. Nancy E. Brune Posted Jul. 26, 2010
For more than a decade, America’s relationship with Latin America could most accurately be described as unfocused engagement, driven by reactions to events or crises at best and benign neglect at worst. Apart from intermittent efforts to secure free trade agreements, combat drugs, and weigh in to political events, the US has failed to engage the nations of resource wealthy Latin America in any strategic manner.

Growing Shortages of Water Threaten China’s Development
By Christina Larson Posted Jul. 26, 2010
With 20 percent of the world’s population but just 7 percent of its available freshwater, China faces serious water shortages as its economy booms and urbanization increases. The government is planning massive water diversion projects, but environmentalists say conservation, especially in the wasteful agricultural sector, is the key.

China says Ocean Cleared of Oil 10 days After Spill
By Lily Kuo Posted Jul. 26, 2010
Chinese officials say crude from the July 16 pipeline explosion near the port city of Dalian has successfully been cleaned up. Environmentalists say that, despite the removal of oil, damage is extensive.

Venezuelan President Threatens to Cut Off US Oil in Colombia Dispute
By Xinhua Posted Jul. 26, 2010
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez threatened on Sunday to cut off oil supplies to the United States if his country was attacked by US backed Colombia in a dispute over allegations that Venezuela provides a haven for Colombian guerrillas.

Rebates Galore for Going Energy Efficient
By Lesley Mitchell Posted Jul. 23, 2010
First, there was Cash for Clunkers. Now, there’s Cash for Appliances.

BP Accused of Trying to Silence Science on Spill
By Yahoo! News Posted Jul. 23, 2010
The head of the American Association of Professors accused BP Friday of trying to buy the silence of scientists and academics to protect itself after the Gulf oil spill, in a BBC interview.

In Asia, a Gulf’s Worth of Oil Awaits Transport
By Andrew E. Kramer Posted Jul. 23, 2010
Even as the petroleum industry continues drilling in the Gulf of Mexico at considerable expense and risk, a single field here in Central Asia stands ready to produce two thirds as much oil each day as the entire gulf does, with less danger to the environment.

Japan Said to Consider Kazakh Uranium Imports Through East Russian Ports
By Tsuyoshi Inajima and Shigeru Sato Posted Jul. 23, 2010
Japan, the third largest nuclear power producer, plans to ask Russia to allow it to ship uranium from landlocked Kazakhstan through ports along the country’s Pacific coast to cut the cost of importing the atomic fuel.

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