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DECEMBER 10, 2015

With OPEC breaking down and any kind of coordination among its members on price cuts looking increasingly unlikely, it now appears that oil prices could remain below $50 a barrel for a year or more. billion barrels of oil and 18.8 Mcf of natural gas. by Michael McDonald of Oilprice.com.

Oil Prices 150

Oil Prices Oil Price 2002 150

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JULY 20, 2012

savings stimulated by high oil prices led to a decrease of 3% in CO 2 emissions in the European Union and of 2% in both the United States and Japan. tonnes per capita—within the range of 6 to 19 tonnes per capita emissions of the major industrialized countries. Natural gas consumption increased globally by 2.2%

2011 236

2011 Emissions CO2 Global 236

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The analysis examines how these global forces may impact business and industry; calculates the environmental costs to business; and calls for business and policymakers to work more closely to mitigate future business risk and act on opportunities. Global food prices are predicted to rise 70 to 90 percent by 2030. Source: KPMG.

Climate Change 310

Climate Change Water Climate Global 310

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JUNE 26, 2009

Since 2002, the average annual increase was almost 4%. In addition to high oil prices and the financial crisis, the increased use of new renewable energy sources, such as biofuels for road transport and wind energy for electricity generation, had a noticeable and mitigating impact on CO 2 emissions. Source: PBL.

2008 170

2008 Oil Renewable Emissions 170