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Oil Prices Do Not Reflect Demand

LMerker — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:05:10 +0000

According to Fareed Zakaria on CNN, oil prices are higher than normal for the current demand. Political instability in the middle east has as inflated oil prices. Speculators have helped drive up prices. As a result, there may be increased interest in alternative energy. Oil prices may fall when fear of political instability eases, unless demand increases.

Mitt Romney’s Views on Conventional and Alternative Energy

LMerker — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:48:44 +0000

Mitt Romney has an excellent chance of becoming our next president. He won the primary in New Hampshire today.

His website contains a lot of excellent information about him and his views. For his views on conventional and alternative energy, please visit mittromney.com/jobs/energy .

New Hampshire Republican Primary

eblock — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:53:48 +0000

Jan 9, 2012 – The 2012 New Hampshire Republican Primary is tomorrow. Mitt Romney has a comfortable lead as of today. Will any more prospective candidates quit after this primary? Michelle Bachmann left after the Iowa caucuses. How will this affect green energy going forward? Please leave your predictions here.

Rick Perry Seems to be Staying in the Race

eblock — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:15:17 +0000

Jan 6, 2012 – First it seemed as if Rick Perry was pulling out of the Republican primary race when he didn’t immediately head to New Hampshire. Now he seems to be staying in the race, but just avoiding the winter weather in New Hampshire in January. Keep reading here for further updates. How will this affect green energy during the upcoming debates?

Currency Rates Correspond to Energy Prices

LMerker — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:45:54 +0000

When oil prices rise, the Canadian dollar usually rises because Canada is a major exporter of oil. The Canadian Economy benefits from higher oil prices. The reverse is true for Japan, which imports most of its oil. The Japanese Yen falls in value when oil prices rise. In addition to the correlation with these currencies, higher oil prices creates more interest in alternative energy including solar power, wind energy and biofuels. The stocks of companies in these industries often rise when oil prices increase.

First Solar Stock Dives

eblock — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:55:02 +0000

Dec 14. 2-11 – First Solar missed analysts’ earnings projections and the stock tanked down 20% today. On CNBC, Bencik just said he felt First Solar was the best house on a bad block. Although he said he thought it has now hit bottom at a 5-year low, he does not have a “buy” on it because of problems in the whole industry. He has a “Hold” on First Solar. He expects more bankruptcies after Solyndra and Evergreen Solar. Oil and natural gas are both down in price.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa Concludes

eblock — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:09:12 +0000

Dec 12, 2011 – The international United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban concluded after generating mostly hot air! The expression we hear many times with the politicians with regard to fixing the economy is that they are kicking the can down the road. The 1997 Kyoto Protocol is being extended for several years instead of being replaced. The terms of any replacement agreement will be negotiated in the future. There was agreement to develop a fund, the Green Climate Fund, for poor countries, but the details will be decided in the future. Please leave your comments here.

UN Climate Conference

eblock — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:12:20 +0000

Dec 5, 2011 – Are you at the UN Climate Conference in Durban, South Africa. Please write your comments here.

Do You Need Qualified Green Energy Employees?

eblock — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:36:57 +0000

Dec 1, 2011 – Do you need qualified green energy employees. They are reading this blog and similar blogs and websites around the world. Post your available jobs by clicking through on the posting to the right. It is only $10 for 30 days of posting. Please note that your posting will be seen on blogs and websites around the world, not just GreenEnergyForEarth.com. Do it now.

Black Friday Getting Closer: Buy Energy Conserving Devices to Make it a Green 2012

eblock — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:31:17 +0000

Nov 21, 2011 – Black Friday, November 25, 2011 is even closer. There will be major sales around the United States, some beginning as early as midnight Thursday night. Make sure that your shopping list includes items that will help you conserve energy or use alternative energy sources. Many hybrid cars will be on sale during December. Go green now for a better 2012. Leave your comments here as to what you are doing to conserve energy. Where are you going to shop on Black Friday? Which store are you going to or are you going to shop online to save even more energy? Leave your comments here to assist other readers.