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Peak Oil News Saturday April 28th 2007



The Peak Oil Crisis: Have the Troubles Begun?The Peak Oil Crisis: Have the Troubles Begun?
(Moldova.org: Wed, 25 Apr) By Tom Whipple // Falls Church News-Press In recent years, numerous books have been written about life after world oil production peaks. Most depict radical change, as oil-powered transportation, suburban living, and large-scale food production and distribution wither. The truth is nobody really has a good idea about what is going to happen. The world has never been to peak oil before. There are ...


Peak Oil Passnotes: Refinery Bottleneck ReduxPeak Oil Passnotes: Refinery Bottleneck Redux
(Resource Investor: Fri, 27 Apr) We have been hearing how well the oil industry has been doing in terms of refining margins. This is true, but one major reason is because their refineries keep breaking down.


Sustainability must start at local level, speakers saySustainability must start at local level, speakers say
(Stevens Point Journal: Thu, 26 Apr) Speakers at the Peak Oil/Global Warming forum Wednesday painted a bleak picture for the future of the planet.


On the Road, Hope for a Zero-Pollution CarOn the Road, Hope for a Zero-Pollution Car
(New York Times: Sat, 28 Apr) Scientists and engineers are searching for ways to reduce the cost and improve the practicality of hydrogen-powered vehicles.



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Uranium's set to make waves in futuresUranium's set to make waves in futures
(Market Watch: Fri, 27 Apr) SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- It's hard to ignore any commodity that's seen a more than 1,000% price climb over the course of five years, especially one that's about to be traded on a futures exchange for the first time.


Talks focus on environmentTalks focus on environment
(Stevens Point Journal: Tue, 24 Apr) The organizers of Wednesdays forum on global warming and peak oil use are hoping to spur a community discussion.


Panel offers 'green' ideasPanel offers 'green' ideas
(Groton Landmark: Fri, 27 Apr) GROTON -- Groton Local, a grassroots organization seeking community-based solutions to issues such as global warming and the coming end of cheap fossil fuels, hosted a "Sustainable Building" panel discussion at Lawrence Academy's MacNeil Lounge.


Documentary series delves into issues of the dayDocumentary series delves into issues of the day
(Kansas City Star: Fri, 27 Apr) All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church has announced its May schedule of free documentaries. All screenings are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the church, 4501 Walnut St. The lineup:


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