GULF OIL DISASTER
Apache May Need Relief Well to Seal Gas Leak in Gulf
Deep-Water Oil Drilling Stalemate Pits Explorers Against U.S. Regulators
Due Diligence for Offshore Drilling
US House cuts budget to 2008 levels, rig inspections could take hit
GOP lawmaker downplays drilling risks, compares to 'slipping on ice'
Democrats Offer Measure to Adopt Oil-Spill Panel Safety Proposal
Oil industry pans Obama's State of the Union address
MISSISSIPPI
Miss. still seeing tar balls from Gulf oil spill
WEST COAST
West Coast senators push Pacific shore drilling ban
OIL SUPPLY AND DEMAND
On the supply side, it's clear that the world is at or fast approaching "peak oil"where crude oil production can not rise due to finite economically recoverable reserves. But on the demand side, look at the graph below. If you're wondering why gas prices are going up (and will continue to go up), look no further. More proof that increased offshore oil drilling is Not the Answer.
ALTERNATIVES TO OIL