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Tag Archives: Natural Resources
Global Food and Oil Prices On the Rise
Just two years after record high global good and oil prices, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has stated that global prices of commodities are experiencing a renewed peak. In fact, in January the wholesale cost of food reached … Continue reading
Japanese Oil Company Invests in Solar Energy
A Japanese oil refiner, Showa Shell Sekiyu KK, has invested a large stake in alternative energy sources, says the Wall Street Journal. Showa Shell is one of Japan’s largest oil companies. Its $1.25 billion investment in Solar Frontier KK will … Continue reading
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Rare Earths as a Political Bargaining Tool?
As Secretary of State Clinton visits the Far East, concerns have arisen over China’s change in export policies of rare earths. Trading partners such as Japan worry that China has manipulated export quotas of rare earths for use as a … Continue reading
Are the Moon’s Water Sources Useful?
Newly discovered evidence suggests that the moon holds water sources that may be able to sustain astronauts. An analysis of recent impact testing in the southern pole revealed pockets of water-ice reserves and water-rich soil. Is it possible to sustain … Continue reading
Does Biodiversity Have Economic Value?
According to a new UN study, the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB), released on October 20, 2010, the environment has an economic value that needs to be acknowledged on a global scale. Protecting biodiversity has huge implications for the … Continue reading