"Bells at the largest church in Newfoundland and Labrador tolled Wednesday evening for the 17 people lost last week when an offshore oil helicopter crashed into the Atlantic Ocean." The Roman Catholic Basilica of...
created by Mary Richard | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 577 views | 54 recommendations | 3 comments
See recent news on this Canadian Helicopter tragedy - Newfoundland: Mourners Gather at Prayer Service Update March 18th:A multi-faith prayer service will be held this evening at the 154-year old Basilica...
created by Mary Richard | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 4986 views | 59 recommendations | 6 comments
See recent news on this Canadian helicopter tragedy - Newfoundland Helicopter Crash - Update. Update March 14th:Flags of provincial government buildings now fly at half-mast as the province mourns the 17...
created by Mary Richard | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 3921 views | 95 recommendations | 21 comments
Swiss banking system is known for its secrecy and have been safe haven for keeping money from middle ages. But now secret hush hush world of swiss banking system is coming to an end. In a move which will herald a new...
created by Sanjay Jha | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 657 views | 43 recommendations | 6 comments
This is very good news for oil hungry humans , but the explopration of oil with the declining trend of oil prices along with weakening US economy is going to be very tough task.The Cuban economy...
created by Amitjha | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 243 views | 2 recommendations | 3 comments
Democratic Party Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden took the gloves off and railed into GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin Thursday night. He also hammered her running mate John McCain for not making his...
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As previously reported, the House Democrats agreed to let the 26-year offshore drilling ban expire on September 30.Despite growing public outrage at the decision, it is a response to high gasoline prices and...
created by Amy Judd | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 301 views | 12 recommendations | 10 comments
"Democrats have decided to allow a quarter-century ban on drilling for oil off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to expire next week, conceding defeat in a months-long battle with the White House and Republicans set...
created by Albert Milliron | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 176 views | 2 recommendations | 2 comments
It was decided today that the House Democrats will now allow a drilling ban to expire, meaning oil can now be drilled off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts starting next week.This could be very hazardous for the...
created by Amy Judd | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 165 views | 7 recommendations | 2 comments
Floating wind turbines; cheaper and simpler than turbines fixed to the sea floor. Offshore windfarms take advantage of stronger and more consistent winds, and aren't an eyesore to land-dwelling humans."Floating in the Mediterranean Sea 12 miles off the coast of southern Italy...
created by Erik Larson | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 160 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
The US House voted last night to approve a measure that would ease off a ban on offshore oil drilling and perhaps try to encourage a greater use of alternative fuels.Democrats and Republicans don't see eye to eye...
created by Amy Judd | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 152 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
The US House of Representatives will most likely vote today on an energy package that will open a lot of coastline to offshore drilling."The package proposed by Democrats would give states the option to allow...
created by Amy Judd | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 912 views | 4 recommendations | 17 comments
"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Monday to resume their fight over legislation allowing more offshore oil drilling, in a bid to help relieve sky-high gasoline prices that are hurting the economy and infuriating voters. ...
A realistic plan to provide 1/3 of Europe's energy needs from renewable sources could be just the thing needed to jumpstart renewable energy advances to take advantage of alternative energy trading between...
created by PlanMyGreen | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 663 views | 18 recommendations | 6 comments
" By ALAN SAYRE AP Business Writer NEW ORLEANS — More than three-quarters of the Gulf of Mexico's offshore oil production had been cut off Saturday as energy companies evacuated petroleum platforms in the face of Hurricane Gustav. The federal Minerals Management...
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