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Natural Gas Prices Could Boost Winter Heating Costs; Don't Blame Cars (Yet)
Edmunds.comThe American Gas Assn. is warning that natural gas for home heating may jump by 10-30 percent this winter, but don't blame the transportation sector. While there is a big push on to popularize compressed natural gas as an alternative to gasoline, it began... -
Justices reject LNG appeal
A proposed natural gas terminal at Sparrows Point overcame a crucial hurdle yesterday when the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not consider an appeal by Baltimore County that sought to stop the project. The court's decision eliminated what...Tags: Government, Plant Openings, AES Corp., Natural Resources, Dundalk
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COVENTRY: 'Community Visioning'
The planning and zoning commission is holding a "Community Visioning Session" on Oct. 16 to gather residents' opinions on recommendations for the town's plan of conservation and development. The session will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Coventry High...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources
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Foundation plans research center for Game Commission
Of The Morning CallA private foundation run largely by current and former Pennsylvania Game Commission officials wants to build the agency a $16 million, 60,000-square-foot wildlife research and education center in Centre County. The nonprofit Wildlife for Everyone...Tags: Government, Natural Science, Nature, Natural Resource Industry, Research
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Oil rebounds after recession fears plunge prices to 8-month low
Associated Press WriterVIENNA, Austria (AP) _ Oil prices rebounded above $91 a barrel Tuesday, a day after plunging to an 8-month low on concerns a significant slowdown in global economic growth will undermine demand for crude. With the world financial crisis far from over,...Tags: Economy, Energy Saving, Petroleum Industry, New York Mercantile Exchange, Weather Reports
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Violence in Nigeria offers lessons to oil companies hoping to operate in Iraq
Associated Press WriterBAGHDAD (AP) _ Recurrent violence in oil-rich parts of Nigeria may provide a sobering lesson for oil companies hoping to work in Iraq — a place that is much more dangerous despite the fact that attacks are at their lowest level in more than four...Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Corruption, Human Rights, Berkeley (Alameda, California), Petroleum Industry
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Government warns of sharp increase in winter heating costs, especially for homes using oil
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Although global oil prices have plummeted, the cost of heating your home this winter will be a lot more expensive, especially for households that depend on fuel oil, the Energy Department predicted Tuesday. Households that use fuel...Tags: Economy, Disasters, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Meteorological Disasters, Natural Gas
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The war: Gates backs reaching out to Taliban
Defense Secretary Robert Gates endorsed efforts to reach out to members of the Taliban or other militants in Afghanistan who may be considered reconcilable, much like what has happened in Iraq. And he rejected assertions made by a British commander that...Tags: Government, Osama bin Laden, Terrorism, Petroleum Industry, Local Authority
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American Legion Hall worker injured in natural gas incident
Sentinel Staff WriterA kitchen worker at the American Legion Hall on Highland Avenue was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center today after she tried to re-ignite a pilot light, Fire Chief Ronnie Snowberger said. The employee, who was not identified, was singed by the...Tags: Injuries, Natural Resources, American Legion, Natural Gas
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Federal government agrees to designate 'critical habitat' for polar bears next year
Associated Press WriterANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ The federal government will designate "critical habitat" for polar bears off Alaska's coast, a decision that could add restrictions to future offshore petroleum exploration or drilling. Federal law prohibits agencies from...Tags: Government, Disasters, Water Pollution, Endangered Species, Environmental Politics
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The shrinking nest egg
Stash your 401(k) statements in the drawer.
The third quarter was one of bailouts, near-collapses and takeovers on Wall Street that left many mutual funds down in the dumps. Investors had few places to turn for safety. Even money-market mutual funds,...Tags: $700 Billion Bank Bailout, Mortgages, Wachovia Corp., Stocks, Bill Miller
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Europe energy firms snub U.S.
TEHRAN, IRAN A high-profile natural-gas conference sponsored in part by two of Europe's largest energy companies opened Saturday in Tehran -- evidence, Iran said, that U.S. pressure was ineffective in preventing the country from developing its vast oil...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Business Enterprises, Natural Resources, Energy
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