The power of the consumer cartel
An editorial in the Minneapolis Star Tribune looks at a key factor behind this fall’s downward shift in fuel prices — the changing of Americans’ consumption habits.
October 15, 2008In Gas Prices, A Silver Lining
Falling demand is sinking gas prices, but frugal consumers don’t see their mileage climbing back up anytime soon. (Washington Post — Steven Mufson)
October 3, 2008Oil prices fall further on demand fears
A negative economic outlook and continued drop in demand drags down the price of oil. (AFP)
October 3, 2008Houston with oil at $70 or $300
Oil experts Matt Simmons and Henry Groppe talk about the future of oil prices, its impact on Houston, and the potential for conservation. (Houston Chronicle — Rick Casey)
September 29, 2008Editorial: One More Chance on Energy
The New York Times bashes Congress’ fixation on looking for short-term solutions to high gas prices and pushes policymakers to do more to encourage the production of renewable energy.
September 25, 2008A Bailout We Don’t Need
Examining the implications of the financial crisis and the opportunities for recovery, commentator James K. Galbraith argues that the United States can go after a vast unmet need in our economy by building a program of “energy conservation, reconstruction and renewable power.” (Washington Post)
September 24, 2008Bill Would End Coastal Oil Drilling Ban
Continuing their gradual shift on offshore drilling, House Democrats are now pushing a bill to open up U.S. coastlines to oil exploration. (New York Times — Carle Hulse)
September 23, 2008Here comes $500 oil
Matt Simmons, one of the world’s leading oil analysts and a lifelong Republican, talks about peak oil and describes his party’s presidential candidate as “energy illiterate.” (Fortune Magazine — Brian O’Keefe)
September 18, 2008Focus on transport costs, not gas prices
Hoosier Environmental Council Executive Director Jesse Kharbanda argues that Americans should begin looking at the entire costs of transportation — not just the price of gas. (Indianapolis Star)
September 15, 20082020 Global Sustainability Centers
Looking at factors that range from transportation and housing to innovation and investment, Ethisphere Magazine lists 10 large cities and 10 mid-size cities that are working to become “global sustainability centers” by 2020.
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