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