One can only be highly skeptical about the news that Tony Blair is to lead a new international team to try to tackle the intractable problem of a deal on climate change which has the backing of both China and America. The former British prime minister believes he can help prepare a blueprint for an … Read More
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Canada Seeks Excemption for Oil Sands from US Law
The Economist notes that the Canadian government is now scrambling to secure an exception to The Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 over Canada’s dirty oil. “The Act bans federal agencies from buying alternative or synthetic fuel, including that from non-conventional sources, if their production and use result in more greenhouse gases than conventional oil. … Read More
IEA to Analyse Oil Highs
It does not seem too long ago when we were getting worried that oil might reach $100 a barrel. Now it’s nearly $110 and showing no signs of stopping. So the International Energy Agency has convened talks with global oil experts to help determine “whether current oil prices are justified by market fundamentals”. The talks, … Read More
New US Air Quality Standards “Tainted by Political Science”
The US Environmental Protection Agency is tightening air quality standards in an effort to help improve public health. It is lowering the amount of smog-forming ground-level ozone permitted in the atmosphere for the first time in more than 10 years. The EPA says the change could save 4,000 lives each year.
Third Runway at Heathrow “Will Increase Mortality and Morbidity”
The battle of a third runway at Heathrow in the UK is really intensifying. Now the British Government Agency in charge of environmental issues – the Environment Agency – has added its weight to the growing criticism by saying the government has failed to prove that expansion plans will not breach EU rules on air … Read More
RIP Milton Copulos
The movement to reduce the United States’ addiction to oil suffered a blow today, with the passing of Milton Copulos. He was President of the National Defense Council Foundation, senior fellow at Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS) and a founding member of the Set America Free Coalition. Oil Change International extends our … Read More
Ed Plays it Tough…
He’s gruff and tough, wears a cowboy hat and won’t be messed around. That’s the image of Alberta’s Premier Ed-the-Earth-Destroyer Stelmach. His message to the World Heavy Oil Conference was that Alberta won’t be pressured by the Canadian federal government into accepting “unreasonable” deadlines for reducing greenhouse gases. [Note: Vote for Ed now as the … Read More
US Transport at Risk from Climate Change
Flooded highways, railroads and airport runways are among the transportation snarls looming as the world’s climate changes, and officials should plan with this in mind, a U.S. study says. “We’re not just concerned about gradual changes in temperatures,” said Henry Schwartz, who chaired the National Research Council panel that wrote the report. “We’re mostly concerned … Read More
Nigerian Rebel Pipeline Uncovered
Ever fancied having you own oil supply on tap? Nigerian security forces have discovered a pipeline they say was used by a powerful Niger Delta gang leader to steal petroleum products from a state oil refinery. The pipeline runs from the refinery in Port Harcourt through a secret camp in the creeks of Rivers state … Read More
Spare a Thought for Bob at BP
When the history of BP is written, poor Robert White will probably not get a mention. Tucked away in Canada Tower in London, Robert – shall we call him Bob –is in the Group Trade Mark Department. Although it may not be the most glamorous of jobs, it is vital in defending the BP image … Read More