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World's cheapest gas: Top 10 countries
While Americans and Europeans bemoan the cost of gasoline at the pumps, people in some other parts of the world enjoy filling up their tanks cheaply thanks to subsidies provided by wealthy, oil-rich governments. Here are the 10 cheapest countries on Earth to fill a gas tank.
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How Mideast turmoil affects oil prices. Six questions answered
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Gallery: World's biggest energy hogs
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Opinion: Swift action in Libya vs. years of delay in Darfur: What gives?
If we are to make sense of why the world moved so quickly to protect civilians in Libya and not in Darfur, then we would do well to look beyond the easy answers.
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Top priority in US earthquake study: nuclear power plant near New York City
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls the Indian Point nuclear power plant near New York City a 'catastrophe waiting to happen.' Federal nuclear power regulators promise to make Indian Point, which sits near a fault, a top priority in their review of seismic hazards.
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Opinion: Should you panic about oil prices?
Not yet. Middle East turmoil may increase the danger of rising oil prices triggering a double-dip recession. But while a short-lived oil price spike is quite possible, a sustained spike causing serious economic damage isn't likely. Still, the US should consider two approaches for insurance.
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How Mideast turmoil affects oil prices. Six questions answered
From the first spark of Middle East unrest in Tunisia in December until the violent suppression of protests in Libya in late February, the price of a barrel of crude oil rose from $88 a barrel to more than $100. But rising demand – from oil-hungry China and other fast-growing nations – was pushing prices up even before the turmoil. How much prices rise depends largely on whether supplies flow unimpeded from the Middle East. Here’s a rundown on oil supply-price issues affecting the US.
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Oil prices ease as Saudis step up
Oil prices slipped to around $97 a barrel as fears eased on Libyan supply cuts. Saudi Arabia signals it could boost supplies to contain surge in oil prices.
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Should US draw on strategic reserves to temper rise in oil prices? (video)
Rapidly rising oil prices, and fears it could harm the US economy, make tapping the strategic reserves a tempting option. But analysts say it would work only for the short term.
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Europe rethinks dependence on Libyan oil
Italy and Spain depend on Libya for as much as 22 percent and 13 percent of total crude consumption, respectively, a supply not easily replaced on short notice.
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Oil prices reach 2-1/2 year high
Oil prices hit $96.08 a barrel in the US because of concerns over Libya oil disruptions. Then oil prices retreated a bit.
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Global temperature to rise 3.5 degrees C. by 2035: International Energy Agency
Unless governments cut subsidies for fossil fuels and adopt new policies to support renewable energy sources, the Copenhagen Accord to hold global warming to less than a 2-degree increase will not be reached.
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International Energy Agency says 'peak oil' has hit. Crisis averted?
'Peak oil' hit in 2006, and a future of declining oil production means that ‘the age of cheap oil is over,’ says the IEA's chief economist.
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What does China want with south Texas? Hint: cleaner energy know-how
Drilling shale to capture oil and gas is a technology that China, which burns a lot of coal, is eager to learn. That's why it's a partner in a south Texas 'fracking' project.
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China to mold future world energy use: IEA
China will drive rising energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions over the next 25 years, says Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency. But it will also lead the way in new sources of renewable energy.
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Privatizing electricity puts Nigeria on the right track: IEA economist
The chief economist for the International Energy Agency says oil-rich Nigeria has the capacity to extend electricity to all its 150 million citizens.
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To meet UN Millennium Development Goals, fight energy poverty, report says
The chief economist for the International Energy Agency says the international community must mobilize to target the 1.4 billion people worldwide without electricity, and to meet the UN Millennium Development Goals.
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Americans using less energy, thanks to recession, technology
Coal and oil use in the United States saw a significant dip in 2009 because of the current economic downturn and advances in technology, particularly wind power.
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China's energy crackdown: more PR than big efficiency step?
As part of a China energy crackdown to meet efficiency targets, leaders are directing 2,000 factories to close. But it appears many of the locales have already been shuttered.
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Q&A: Will new Iran sanctions dent Iran's oil industry?
The EU today implemented tough new Iran sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions. The sanctions specifically target Iran's oil industry, which accounts for roughly 80 percent of Iranian exports but faces numerous challenges.
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Five ways to cut China energy use
Despite the breakneck speed at which the country surpassed the United States as the world's biggest energy consumer, International Energy Agency chief economist Fatih Birol says China energy use can be slowed.
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China energy use surpasses US. Who didn't see that coming?
China passed the United States as the world's No. 1 energy consumer. China denies it. But followers of China energy use are not surprised by the International Energy Agency's announcement.
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Gallery: World's biggest energy hogs
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China overtaking US as world's top energy user?
China on Tuesday disputed the IEA estimate that it had overtaken the US last year to become the world's top energy user, and defended its efforts in boosting cleaner energy sources.
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After BP oil spill, 'peak' oil seems nearer than ever
Without alternative supplies of energy to offset it, a decline in oil production would send shock waves through the world, rattling economies and politics alike.
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Opinion: Earth Day: Five driving tips that could save you gas money and help the environment
Follow these five Earth Day driving tips and you could save up to 20 percent of the fuel you normally use and help reverse US dependence on oil.
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The Monitor's View: China can’t be cool to Obama demands on global warming
The world’s largest carbon emitter must submit to outside review of its efforts against climate change for the US and others to sign an agreement.
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Opinion: Opportunity in Copenhagen: take on energy subsidies
Their goal is to spur growth, but these billions spent on fossil fuels just drain budgets while helping the rich.
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