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Opinion: OPEC Divorce And Self-Destruction Thanks To Saudi Oil Strategy?

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The first quote modifies a GEICO commercial describing a free-range chicken (If you’re a free range chicken, you roam free, that’s what you do), the second, the famous John Maynard Keynes quote about markets (The market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent), the third, another famous Keynes quote (In the long run, we’re all dead).

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The $32-Trillion Push To Disrupt The Entire Oil Industry

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The above shows that international hydrocarbon and mining sectors are facing a new obstacle, being confronted by large groups of socially and environmentally engaged shareholders, which are no longer looking at commercial value only. The latter is partly caused by “global warming constraints” and lower oil prices in general.

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Perspective: Government Leadership Needed for Electric Vehicles to Succeed

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The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of these organizations.]. That’s where government comes in.only the government can help influence [change] by having a price for carbon and technical incentives. ”. City vehicles are highly visible and EVs are most practical in an urban setting.

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Researchers show mixotrophic fermentation process improves carbon conversion, boosting yields and reducing CO2

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The production costs for most chemicals via microbial fermentation are currently high compared to oil-derived products primarily because of operating costs associated with feedstock and feedstock processing. The company first pursued Acetone Butanol Ethanol (ABE) technology when it was founded in 2012. Antoniewicz, Eleftherios T.

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

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And as a timely follow up to my story above, read yesterday’s NY Times article on Hawaii’s plan for Electric Cars after the jump. Here is the full text of the NY Times article (in case the link goes bad). The company plans test deployments of vehicles in 2009 and broad commercial sales in 2012. URL: [link].

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