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Peak Oil News Wednesday May 7th 2008



The end of cheap petroleum Local group works to educate public about living in a world with expensive energyThe end of cheap petroleum Local group works to educate public about living in a world with expensive energy
(Chatham This Week: Tue, 06 May) Rising fuel prices haven’t escaped the notice of the Chatham-Kent Oil Age Planning Group, which has been forecasting the end of the petroleum era for some time.


Falklands : Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 06 May 2008Falklands : Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 06 May 2008
(SARTMA.com: Tue, 06 May) Analysts reports that demand won’t be affected by price, coupled with a veiled supply threat were the major factors in today’s crude price increases. Also on today’s palate are the weakening US Dollar and declining production in Mexico


By Mark HertsgaardBy Mark Hertsgaard
(Adirondack Daily Enterprise: Tue, 06 May) Never underestimate a politician’s ability to pander. With gasoline prices nearing $4 a gallon and the summer driving season approaching, presidential candidates John McCain and Hillary Clinton have responded by calling for a consumer holiday from the federal gasoline tax.


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(Scottish Green Party: Thu, 01 May) Thu., May 01, 2008. 16:47. Today the Scottish Parliament debates a Scottish Conservative Party motion on food security, and Greens warmly welcomed the Conservatives' decision to bring this debate.



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(Bega District News: Tue, 06 May) 29/04/2008 | A PUBLIC meeting at Tathra on Sunday afternoon called for the early adoption of the Bega River Estuary Management Plan (BREMP). 29/04/2008 | THE Member for Bega, Andrew Constance, has welcomed assistance from the Salvation Army to provide support to women patients affected by the actions of Dr Reeves.


'Green' movie screening tonight in Groton'Green' movie screening tonight in Groton
(Lowell Sun: Wed, 30 Apr) GROTON -- Are you concerned about the increasing cost of fuel and food? Tonight, Groton Local, a grass-roots organization advocating for sustainable living, will host a screening of The Power of Community -- How Cuba Survived Peak Oil.


City Council to look at gas-price effectsCity Council to look at gas-price effects
(The Bellingham Herald: Sat, 03 May) BELLINGHAM — Delta Airlines limited services here recently because of gas prices.


Is it time to build a bunker?Is it time to build a bunker?
(BBC News: Fri, 02 May) Water? Check. Canned food? Check. Seed and fertiliser? Check. Record oil and food prices, flooding, hurricanes, earthquakes and the fear of avian flu are leading "rational" folk to build survivalist shelters.


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