Super Bugs In New Dehli

In this article it talks about how there has a recent surfacing of a bacterial gene in the tap and ground water in New Dehli. The gene, which some experts describe as "super superbuhgs" has spread to germs that can cause cholera and dysentery. The NDM-1positive bacteria is being exposed to the 14 million people in New Dehli through their tap water. This is a major health concern becauuse the bacteria is resistant to all drugs, and as of now there are no cures. It is also off putting that researchers and experts are saying that they doubt there will be a cure found in the next 5-6 because there are only 2 leading antibiotic researchers still in the field today.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/07/uk-bacteria-superbugs-india-idUSLNE73600F20110407

Second Chance for BP?

In this article it talks about how BP is in talks with the United States Government to resume drilling in the Gulf Of Mexico less than one year after the largest oil spill in American History which ended in the death of 11 people. While nothing is written in stone yet, it is believed that in order to resume drilling, there will be no more new drill sites added, and BP will have to abide to stricter safety guidelines than before. Also, the US Government is also looking into the deaths of the 11 people that resulted from the oil spill. The government is pursuing bringing up manslaughter charges on several BP Officials who made crucial decisions that ultimately led to the oil spill.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/bps-gulf-of-mexico-drilling-could-resume-in-july-2011-04-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Crude Oil High

In this article it talks about how the price of crude oil per barrel has hit a 2.5 year high. In the US the price per barrel is fluctuating around $108-$109 a barrel, however in other countries the price per barrel is much higher fluctuation around $120-$121 per barrel. Experts are attributing this oil shortage to the hostility in Iran, Libya, and other parts of north africa. However, at the same time they say that this shortage should be balanced by the decreasing demand in Japan for crude oil after the recent effects from the tsunami.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/2011/04/04/crude-oil-hits-25-year-high-brent-nears-120/#

GE's Opinion on Disaster in Japan

In this article, it talks about how General Electrics chief executive Jeffrey Immelt feels on the topic of the nuclear crisis in Japan. The Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant is currently leaking Radioactivity in the worst nuclear accident then the one at Chernobyl. However, Jeffrey Immelt does not consider Chernobyl to be a "real" nuclear accident because the facilities at Chernobyl were neither western of Japanese designs. He says that the nuclear industry has been a very safe industry at that, and that he expects it to remain the same for years to come.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/04/ge-japan-idUSL3E7F41GV20110404

Japan Nuclear Crisis (make-up blog)

In this UK News Article, it talks about the recent news regarding the nuclear problems occuring in Japan after the recent tsunami and eartquake in the Japan. The article talks about how several of the reactors have been stabilized and are now being ran on generators and other new electricity lines. The article also states how the spent-fuel being held in tanks have also returned to normal temperatures. However, some of the other more unstable reactors like reactor number 2, it is still too early to tell the true nature of the damage that occured there. In the area surrounding the nuclear power plant as of now there are elevated levels of radiation found in the tap water, spinach, and local milk. If radiation levels escaping from the power plant increase, measures such as entombing the plant in concrete may need to be taken.

Bitumen new king of Alberta's oilsands box

In this article from the Calgary Herald, a canadian newspaper, it talks of the digging of oil sands, and how prosperous this is for the canadian economy. The oilsand, a bitumen mixture, has now become the king of Alberta's oilpatch and is projected to account for 50% of non renewable resource revenue in the next upcoming year. This year, the oilsands are expected to bring in $4.1 billion in revenue, and by 2013 this number is expected to grow to $7.1 billion.





http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Bitumen+king+Alberta+oilsands/4342968/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

New Heinz Ketchup bottles

In this article, it talks about how in June 2011 Heinz will begin to switch over to more ecofriendly ketchup bottles. Heinz will now be offered in the same bioplastic bottles introduced by Coca Cola in 2009. The switch to this more eco friendly product is Heinz attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emmissions, water consumption, solid waste, and energy consumption by 20% by 2015. I think that all companies should begin to switch over to more eco friendly packaging options such as this one because in 2010 alone, the use of bioplastic packacged reduced emissions of carbon dioxide by 30,000 metric tons. (which is equivalent to about the burning of 60,000 barrels of oil)

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/28/idUS185188331720110228