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Archive for April, 2006

Climate Change Changing UK Landscape

0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell April 24th, 2006 in Climate Change, climate change impacts

Climate change has brought about a rapid and dramatic shift in Britain’s landscape, according to a new report published today. Rising temperatures have allowed species such as orchids and ferns to flourish in the north, while other species retreat to cooler conditions on high land and mountainsides.

Are Oil Companies Price Gouging?

0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell April 24th, 2006 in Big Oil Profits, Oil, Politics

As crude-oil prices hit record highs, US congressional leaders are planning to ask President Bush to order an investigation into possible price gouging by oil companies.

The Blues Go Green: Cameron Calls for Carbon Targets

0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell April 21st, 2006 in Climate Change, Oil, Politics

Are the blues really becoming green? After his dog-sleigh ride to see melting glaciers in Norway yesterday, UK Conservative leader David Cameron, called for international targets to cut carbon emissions, as well as his support for a levy on carbon use.

UK Scientists Take Fight to Sceptics Over Climate

0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell April 21st, 2006 in Climate Change, Oil, Politics, Public Relations

Britain’s most prestigious scientific body, the Royal Society, has drawn up plans to fight renewed attempts by sceptics and industry-funded lobby groups to derail international action on climate change.

North Slope Crude Breaks $70 a Barrel for First Time

0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell April 20th, 2006 in Big Oil Profits, Oil, Oil Price

BP’s pipes in Alaska might be leaking like a sieve, but its coffers are nice and healthy. North Slope crude oil closed above $70 a barrel for the first time on Wednesday – on the back of concerns about Iran and tensions in Nigeria. It was only in May 2004 that the price hit $40 […]