News headlines for “Energy Security”, page 107
Is Ankara Getting Deeper Into The Iraqi Quicksand?
- Inter Press Service
ANKARA, May 25 (IPS) - The decision late Thursday by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to proceed with its first shipment of crude oil to Europe out of the port of Ceyhan in southern Turkey has received mixed reactions from all the parties concerned.
Peaceful Transitions From The Nuclear To The Solar Age
- Inter Press Service
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, May 23 (IPS) - Japanese Buddhist and president of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Daisaku Ikeda's Peace Proposal 2014 elevated my focus from the daily news to my longer term concerns for more peaceful, equitable and sustainable human societies to assure our common future. These broader concerns are now shared by millions of humans who have transcended purely personal, local and nationalistic goals and become prototypical global citizens.
Russian Manipulation of Reactor Fuel Belies U.S. Iran Argument
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 19 (IPS) - In the stalemated talks between the six powers and Iran over the future of the latter's nuclear programme, the central issue is not so much the technical aspects of the problem but the history of the Middle Eastern country's relations with foreign suppliers – and especially with the Russians.
U.S. "Political" Breakout Demand Could Derail Nuclear Talks
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 15 (IPS) - As diplomats began drafting a comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear programme and Western sanctions in Vienna Tuesday, U.S. officials were poised to demand a drastic cut in Iran's enrichment capabilities that is widely expected to deadlock the negotiations.
Mangroves Could Be Savior of Guyana’s Shrinking Coastline
- Inter Press Service
GEORGETOWN, May 14 (IPS) - Agriculture has always played an important role in the socioeconomic development of Guyana, the only Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state that straddles South America.
Tough Road in Vienna to Iran Nuclear Deal
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 12 (IPS) - Iran and world powers will resume negotiating a final deal on Tehran's nuclear programme Tuesday in Vienna while experts warn the hardest work is about to begin.
Springtime Conflict Spells Winter Crisis for Ukraine
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, May 08 (IPS) - It's springtime in Ukraine, but conflict and economic threats are bringing an early chill. During these months when the country normally stores up energy reserves for winter, access to natural gas may be Russia's best weapon to influence Ukraine's new government.
Desperate Gazans Turn Plastic Into Fuel
- Inter Press Service
GAZA CITY, May 07 (IPS) - On the roof of a modest house amidst the alleys of Nusseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, Ibrahim Sobeh and his sons spent more than 200 days working on a primitive device that converts waste plastic into fuel.
Azerbaijan’s Rights Situation Deteriorating, Group Warns
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 06 (IPS) - The Azerbaijan government crackdown on civil society has worsened in recent months, human rights campaigners are warning, and activists are increasingly falling victim to official efforts to limit dissent.
Community Electricity Lights Up Spain
- Inter Press Service
MÃLAGA, Spain, May 06 (IPS) - Until recently it was inconceivable for small groups of organised citizens in fully electrified industrialised countries like Spain to generate their own power from clean sources of energy, challenging the prevailing energy model.
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