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Transportation
Fear of Peak Oil
Oct 4th, 2011 | By jeff
Daniel Yergin, author of "The Prize" and "The Quest," discusses the fear of "peak oil" in this article in the Wall Street Journal. This is the fifth time in modern history that there has been widespread fear that the world is running out of oil. But is that really the case?
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Transportation
Review of "The Quest"
Oct 4th, 2011 | By jeff
Stephen F. Hayward reviews Daniel Yergin's new book, "The Quest" for the Wall Street Journal.
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Transportation
The Link Between Ethanol and Financial Speculation
Oct 4th, 2011 | By jeff
In an article by Greg Lindsay, published on September 22, 2001 on FastCompany.com, the author discusses the link between ethanol and financial speculation.
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Food System
Salad Greens in Suburbia
Sep 21st, 2011 | By jeff
In a movement propelled by environmental concern, nostalgia for a simpler life and a dollop of marketing savvy, developers are increasingly laying out their cul-de-sacs around organic farms, cattle ranches, vineyards and other agricultural ventures. They're betting that buyers will pay a premium for views of heirloom tomatoes—and that the farms can provide a steady stream of revenue, while cutting the cost of landscaping upkeep.
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Food System
The Link Between the Energy Market and the Food Market
Sep 21st, 2011 | By jeff
In this article from the Wall Street Journal on September 3, 2011, Brian M. Carney asks the question, "Can the World Still Feed Itself?"
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Transportation
A Look At Fuel Efficiency
Mar 25th, 2011 | By jeff
Check out this article on Autoblog.com for an interesting graphic that provides some insight into the fuel efficiency of vehicles powered by:
- Gasoline
- Diesel
- Electric
- Combination (hybrid)
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