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"Transmission Losses:" West African pirates

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West Africa's burgeoning oil industry has a pirate problem. Most were related to the oil industry. By 2015 the region is expected to be supplying 25 percent of U.S. They robbed the crew, shooting and wounding the captain and six of his men. The Westhaf, built in 1986, is used as a floating storage and processing terminal.

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Water Levels Dropping in Some of the Worlds Major Rivers

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suggests that the reduced flows in many cases are associated with climate change, and could potentially threaten future supplies of food and water. Many factors may affect river discharge, including dams and the diversion of water for agriculture and industry. Freshwater being a vital resource, the downward trends are a great concern.

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Oil Prices Running Out Of Reasons To Rally

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percent in intraday trading on Monday, after a report at the end of last week showed another solid build in the US rig count, the tenth consecutive week that the oil industry added rigs back into the field. The OPEC deal is slated to take oil off the market, while US drilling is expected to add new supply.