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Peak Oil News Monday December 17th 2007



South Africa Looks to Diversify Energy ResourcesSouth Africa Looks to Diversify Energy Resources
(Resource Investor: Sun, 16 Dec) The South African government in the past month has released details of national biofuels strategy, and news broke revealing aspects of a national industrial policy aimed at developing a hydrogen-fuel cell economy.


Island Breath: The holidays are upon us — for better or worseIsland Breath: The holidays are upon us — for better or worse
(The Garden Island: Sun, 16 Dec) The American version of the holiday season is upon us, for better or worse. A s joyous as it can be, it is a time when many find themselves depressed and lonely. It might be in part because the hopeful expectations and cheerful decorations around us do not match the reality within. In reality, it can be dark and wet and nasty out. We know we are being conned into spending too much for too little.


Panelists discuss climate changes, peak oilPanelists discuss climate changes, peak oil
(The Daily Star: Thu, 06 Dec) ONEONTA _ "Kill your lawn."That was one of the recommendations from a panel discussion based around peak oil and climate change held Wednesday night at the First United Methodist Church.


Need for Cross Party Commission on Peak OilNeed for Cross Party Commission on Peak Oil
(Scoop.co.nz: Thu, 06 Dec) The Maori Party has today reiterated the call it made on 4 September 2005 to establish a cross-party parliamentary commission on peak oil.



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Harawira: Electricity Industry Reform Amendmt BillHarawira: Electricity Industry Reform Amendmt Bill
(Scoop.co.nz: Thu, 13 Dec) Earlier this year, the Maori Party Caucus met with AWATEA – the Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association … a most instructive hui. AWATEA told us that given Aotearoa’s likely energy demands over the next 10 years, we need to be creating a larger renewable energy ‘pipeline’ now.


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(Drowned In Sound: Wed, 12 Dec) Wordeth all, Just letting you know about a ecologically aware music night i'm running this saturday, Dec. 15th, called Power Down, at The Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, Holloway, N7 0SF, LONDON, England.


UN chief downplays carbon reduction targets at BaliUN chief downplays carbon reduction targets at Bali
(CTV.ca: Wed, 12 Dec) The UN's chief says that calls at the Bali climate talks for rich countries to slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 may have to wait for later negotiations.


HEADLINE NEWSHEADLINE NEWS
(Elmira Independent: Tue, 11 Dec) Ongoing discussions with local farmers have prompted plans for an organic food collective. While plans are still in their infancy, interest in the venture is gaining momentum.


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