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HBS Working Knowledge September 13, 2004	Readers Respond: How Do We Prepare for a World Without Cheap Oil? Fuel for thought: Create strong disincentives against sprawling commercial development in outlying and new areas... Much of global air business travel is unnecessary... International cooperation is necessary... etc.
HBS Working Knowledge September 6, 2004 Jim Heskett	How Do We Prepare for a World Without Cheap Oil? Given the trends in demand and supply, no action constitutes action. But is that the best alternative? In his newly-published End of Oil, Paul Roberts suggests that it isn't in anyone's immediate interest to conserve cheap oil
Geotimes July 2006 Rasoul Sorkhabi	Energy Problems Need Energy Solutions A sensible energy policy should plan to heal, not worsen, our country's addiction to oil. This can be achieved by reducing our oil consumption, and diversifying our energy sources to create an "energy-mix" market. Both strategies are necessary.
Geotimes July 2005 Linda Rowan	The Energy Bill: Is It Big and Broad Enough? Unfortunately, the House bill falls short of achieving a comprehensive national energy policy and will do little to prevent a potential global energy crisis.
The Motley Fool September 11, 2006 Robert Aronen	Oil Again on Center Stage The international economic and political response to the attacks of Sept. 11 put oil front and center. Investors, what now?
Salon.com November 20, 2001 Damien Cave	Oily waters Big oil isn't as powerful as it used to be, but when everyone is buying SUVs and gas prices are dropping, there's still little hope for alternative energy. Second of two parts...
Parameters Spring 2006 Nader Elhefnawy	Toward a Long-Range Energy Security Policy An overview of US and international energy policy, including the prospects for an economy based on renewable energy, the security problems likely to result from tightening oil supplies, and a possible basis for making the transition to alternatives.
Geotimes April 2003 Scott W. Tinker	Oil and Gas Research at a Critical Juncture Energy efficiency, environmental well-being, economic stability, health of the future energy workforce, supply distribution, U.S. and global security and mitigation of an energy crises are all reasons that U.S. policies should support a "decarbonization" of global energy.
Geotimes September 2007 Michael E. Webber	Energy: Don't Blame China for High Oil Prices Any way you slice it, America is the number one energy hog in the world. If we want to find someone to blame for high energy prices, then it's time to take a good long look in the mirror.
BusinessWeek June 25, 2007 Eugene Linden	From Peak Oil To Dark Age? Oil output has stalled, and it's not clear the capacity exists to raise production.
Salon.com May 8, 2001 Dan Ackman	A phantom energy crisis The Bush administration has convinced the nation that we're in the middle of a power emergency, but the facts indicate otherwise...
Finance & Development March 2008 Lorcan Lyons	Picture This The global energy system is on an increasingly unsustainable path. Stronger policies that encourage greater energy efficiency, as well as greater use of renewable energy and nuclear power, would make a major contribution.
Investment Advisor March 2006 Bob Clark	Clark at Large: The Latest Oil Crisis Some advice on how advisors should play the oil game.
Finance & Development December 1, 2001 Davis, Ossowski, Daniel & Barnett	Oil Funds: Problems Posing as Solutions? Heavy dependence on oil revenues---which are volatile and unpredictable, and will, sooner or later, dry up---greatly complicates a country's fiscal policy. To tackle these problems, many oil-producing countries are setting up oil funds. But are these really a solution, or just a problem posing as one?
The Motley Fool July 3, 2007 Rich Duprey	Saying No to Hugo Two oil giants refuse to become minor partners as Venezuela's Chavez seizes assets. When a government privatizes an industry, it's usually a good time to get in on the investment.
IDB America April 2008 Paul Constance	Latin America's Choice Brazil proves that voluntary changes in behavior, combined with modest investments in energy-saving equipment, can produce huge savings without compromising human welfare or economic growth.
Financial Planning May 1, 2007 Richard Vodra	Inconvenient Truths The economic effects of climate change and oil shortages present a unique challenge for financial planners.
Salon.com October 29, 2001 Damien Cave	Stuck in the Gulf Could Central Asian oil, piped through a rebuilt Afghanistan, wean the West from the Mideast? Chances are slim...
Reason July 2005 Kerry Howley	Soundbite: Energy Forever An interview with Peter Huber, author of The Bottomless Well: The Twilight of Fuel, the Virtue of Waste, and Why We Will Never Run out of Energy that contends environmentalists should love nuclear power, free marketers should embrace hybrid cars, and we should all calm down about high oil prices.
Popular Mechanics April 2008 Brad Reagan	America @ $100/Barrel: How Long Will the Oil Last? Major discoveries of oil within our own borders could help reduce foreign imports.
The Motley Fool December 28, 2007 David Lee Smith	Opening Your Energy Mailbag Oil consumption and production is discussed in this Energy Mailbag.
Geotimes March 2005	An Elevated View of Earth After four years of compiling data from the space shuttle Endeavour, the largest, most detailed topographic map of the world is now complete... Book Reviews - Beyond Oil: The View from Hubbert's Peak by Kenneth S. Deffeyes... etc.
BusinessWeek May 15, 2006	BP Remains Confident Despite Big Changes Oil giant CEO John Browne talks about his company's place in the oil game and the state of the industry.
Geotimes December 2005 William L. Fisher	Energy Outlook 2005 Analysts say political events and natural disasters might well interrupt world oil supplies, but lack of resources and production capability should not. Beyond oil, other energy sources will be creating their own economies in the near future.
Geotimes December 2005	Highlights 2005 -- Energy Gas Prices Keep Rising... Congress Passes Energy Bill...
IDB America September 2002 Ramon Espinasa	The case for hemispheric energy integration An oil industry expert argues that Latin America and the Caribbean could help to diminish U.S. dependence on petroleum imports from the Middle East
The Motley Fool June 1, 2006 Robert Aronen	Is the Oil Boom Over? The oil patch is undoubtedly cyclical. Do the numbers support the notion that the oil boom is coming to a close? Investors, take note.
InternetNews August 10, 2007 Stuart J. Johnston	Datacenters: What's That Giant Sucking Sound? The Internet and the massive data centers that support it have changed our lives, but at what cost? A new EPA report on energy use in data centers.
BusinessWeek October 25, 2004 Cooper & Madigan	OPEC: Where All Those Petrodollars Will Go With oil prices touching $54 per barrel, how will the transfer of wealth from oil-consuming countries to oil producers play out in the global economy?
Finance & Development March 1, 2003 Bright E. Okogu	Middle East to Dominate World Oil for Many Years With oil exports from MENA projected to more than double by 2020, this region will continue to dominate the oil market for the foreseeable future.
BusinessWeek April 18, 2005 Peter Coy	Oil Prices: Don't Count On A Dip Why are prices so high when crude inventories are above average? Because traders are looking past the inventory numbers to the potential for trouble ahead.
Finance & Development March 1, 2003 Eifert et al.	Managing Oil Wealth The political economy of oil-exporting countries -- why some of them have done so poorly
BusinessWeek February 9, 2004 Peter Coy & Forest	Why Is Oil So Expensive Again? More demand and fears of Mideast extremism are two reasons, but prices could ease soon
BusinessWeek July 25, 2005 Jason Bush	What's Holding Back A Flood Of Russian Oil If Russia is pumping so much crude, why does oil cost $60 a barrel? One reason is that Russia's oil boom has been followed by a dramatic crunch.
BusinessWeek May 17, 2004 Coy et al.	Energy: The Big Squeeze Crude oil and gasoline prices are soaring. Shortages for the U.S. aren't impossible. How worried should you be?
Geotimes November 2004	Book Reviews "The End of Oil: On the Edge of a Perilous New World" by Paul Roberts... "The Oil Factor: Protect Yourself, and Profit, from the Coming Energy Crisis" by Stephen Leeb and Donna Leeb... Digital Mapping in Kentucky... etc.
The Motley Fool September 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Saudi Oil: A Slippery Future? Saudi Arabia's oil minister makes several reassuring comments, but can we rely on them? With so much of an important resource concentrated in one place, we'll likely see plenty of nervousness and volatility for years to come.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2006 Robert Aronen	Hugo Chavez Makes His Move Venezuela's leader wants to be OPEC's top dog. The other members of OPEC are unlikely to welcome this development, but it will not be easy for them to simply reject the proposal. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek October 18, 2004 Cooper & Madigan	U.S.: How The U.S. Is Riding Out The Energy Storm Broader demand plus lower inflation and interest rates help bolster growth in the U.S. economy.
Home Toys December 2005 Brian Golden	The Energy Crisis Gets Personal Just as the Internet empowered millions with easy access to information and brand new ways to communicate, emerging technologies will also bring sweeping changes in energy production and consumption.
Reason May 2006 Ronald Bailey	Peak Oil Panic Is the planet running out of gas? If it is, what should the Bush administration do about it?
Finance & Development December 1, 2006 Raghuram Rajan	The Great Game Again? Countries seeking economic security by acquiring commodity producers risk violating good business sense.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2005 Robert Aronen	Is Oil Nearing Its Peak? According to the peak oil theory, today's gas prices may seem like bargains in the future. Though challenging, investing in oil looks like a good bet.
Real Travel Adventures May 2006 Bonnie Neely	Amores Project: Lisbon 2020 Olympic Games Portugal is designing a floating island city of the future to be exhibited at the future Olympic Games in Lisbon.
BusinessWeek May 31, 2004 Gary S. Becker	Let's Make Gasoline Prices Even Higher It is not too late to implement policies that would greatly reduce the world's economic vulnerability to disruption of oil production in the Middle East.
Registered Rep. January 1, 2006 Bob Hirschfeld	Running on Empty? An interview with the Houston oil and gas analyst Matthew Simmons on dwindling natural resources and what investors can expect from the volatile world energy market.
Geotimes July 2005 Hirsch et al.	Peaking of World Oil Production: Is the Wolf Near? We are finding less and less oil in spite of vigorous efforts, suggesting that nature may not have much more to provide. As such, many credible analysts have recently become much more pessimistic about the possibility of finding the huge new reserves needed to meet growing world demand.
The Motley Fool May 29, 2007 Selena Maranjian	The Petrochemical Plant Strategy Some companies are dealing with rising oil costs in unique ways. Enterprising investors intrigued by the Dow-Saudi Aramco deal might want to keep up with this story, as it looks like both parties will be spinning off part of this joint venture via an IPO on the Saudi exchange.
Financial Planning October 1, 2005 Richard Vodra	The Next Energy Crisis Diminishing oil supplies could be considered a variable that, like inflation, should be part of a judicious financial plan. Here's what advisers and consumers need to know.