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What Iraq Conflict Might Mean for Gasoline Prices and Alternative Fuels

2014-06-16 21:42:49| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

by Jon LeSage Military conflict has returned to Iraq during a period of time the United States has been wrapping up its military presence. Oil traders are worried that the action could spread, threatening supplies and prices. Iraq is the second largest oil producer in the 12 OPEC-member countries, and has been producing the largest […] The Article What Iraq Conflict Might Mean for Gasoline Prices and Alternative Fuels appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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Iraq conflict sparks oil price rise

2014-06-13 04:28:11| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Oil prices rise to a nine-month high, and global stock markets decline, amid concerns that developments in Iraq may hurt global supplies.

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Climate change could lead to China-India water conflict

2014-06-10 23:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

RTCC: Melting Himalayan glaciers and erratic rainfall could exacerbate tensions between central Asian countries later this century, warn defence analysts in a new report. They say droughts or extreme rains linked to climate change could place growing populations in China, India and Pakistan under increased stress. Based on latest research by the UNs Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the study has been published by the Global Military Advisory Council on Climate Change and Cambridge...

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Electronics Manufacturers Look to Stay Current in the Changing Landscape of Conflict Minerals

2014-06-09 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Conflict Minerals: Staying Current in a Changing Landscape will take place on July 10, 2014 in Santa Clara, CA to provide manufacturers with up-to-the-minute information on changing landscape of conflict minerals. Offered by IPC, this one-day conference will feature speakers who will explain strategic overview of conflict minerals compliance, impacts on businesses by first reporting round, and lessons learned. Several other topics will be covered as well. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations

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