Tens of Thousands of Species At Risk Because of Climate Change

April 11, 2006By Andy RowellBlog Post

Tens of thousands of animals and plants could become extinct within the coming decades as a direct result of climate change, according to a new study. Scientists believe that if atmospheric levels of CO2 double – as expected by 2100 – then biodiversity will be devastated, leading to a “catastrophic” loss of species.

Arnie in Show-Down on Global Warming

April 10, 2006By Andy RowellBlog Post

Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is said to be set for a show down after Democratic lawmakers unveiled legislation last week aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. The bill, backed by the Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez and a whole host of environmental groups, sets firm limits on carbon dioxide emissions and goes further than recommendations … Read More

BP: Beyond Pathetic

April 10, 2006By Andy RowellBlog Post 1 Comment

Given what we have been saying about BP on the site recently, it is amusing to read a a different angle from Thomas Borelli, the editor of FreeEnterpriser.com and a senior fellow at The National Center for Public Policy Research, about BP’s advertising campaign.

Imperial Oil in Africa

April 7, 2006By Andy RowellBlog Post

A typically insightful piece from Anna Zalik and Michael Watts from the University of California on the deteriorating situation in the Niger Delta. Called “Imperial Oil: Petroleum Politics in the Nigerian Delta and the New Scramble for Africa”, it is worthwhile reading if you are interested in the effect of US geo-politics on Africa. Read … Read More

Exposing Exxon’s Pit Bull

April 7, 2006By Andy RowellBlog Post

Great article from Business Week Magazine about how Exxon attacked Greenpeace through an organisation called Public Interest Watch. Although this was recently reported in the Wall Street Journal, what was not reported was the role of the shadowy PR firm called Dezenhall Resources, whom the article calls the “pit bull of PR”.  If you want … Read More

BP’s Arctic Troubles Mount

April 6, 2006By Andy RowellBlog Post

For years oil analyst-turned whistleblower, Chuck Hamel, has been saying that the oil company operations in Alaska are a sham. He has become a conduit for whistleblowers working on the North Slope and for Alyeska -the joint pipeline company. They have bought to him information concerning corrosion, quality assurance, health and safety and many other … Read More

BP Back on Track

April 5, 2006By Andy RowellBlog Post

BP is set to make a full recovery after last year’s setback with Hurricane Katrina, and has just announced oil production of over 4 million barrels of oil a day in first quarter 2006.

Chevrolet Shoots Itself in the Foot

April 5, 2006By Andy RowellBlog Post

Keen to market its latest gas-guzzler by the trick of online viral marketing, American car company Chevrolet introduced a Web site allowing visitors to take existing video clips and music, and then insert their own words to create a customised 30-second commercial for its 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe model.