Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Search For Alternatives
The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar power and wind power. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Conservation And Reduction In Demand
The U.S. government response to the embargo was quick, but of limited effectiveness. A National Maximum Speed Limit of 55 miles per hour ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Conservation And Reduction In Demand
The U.S. government response to the embargo was quick, but of limited effectiveness. A National Maximum Speed Limit of 55 miles per hour ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wood Fuel: Encyclopedia - Wood Fuel
Wood burning is the largest current use of biomass derived energy. Wood can be used as a solid fuel for cooking or heating, or occasional...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increase Of 1990: Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increase Of 1990
The 1990 (or third) energy crisis was the mildest and most brief of them all. It lasted only six months and occurred as a result of the G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Origins Of The 1973 World Oil Shock
1973 oil crisis - World competition over resources. The Arab-Israeli conflict triggered an energy crisis in the making. Before the emba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wood Fuel: Encyclopedia Ii - Wood Fuel - United States Use Of Wood Heat
Use of wood heat declined in popularity with the growing availability of other, less labor-intensive fuels. Wood heat was gradually repla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wood Fuel: Encyclopedia Ii - Wood Fuel - Environmental Impact
Depending on topography and climatic conditions, wood heating in certain areas can cause air pollution, particularly particulates. "Slow ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis
The 1973 oil crisis began in earnest on October 17, 1973, when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia - Petroleum
Petroleum (from Greek petra – rock and oleum – oil), crude oil, sometimes colloquially called black gold, is a thick, dark brown or g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil: Encyclopedia - Oil
Oil is a generic term for organic liquids that are not miscible with water. The name comes from Latin oleum (olive oil). Oil is frequentl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wood Fuel: Encyclopedia Ii - Wood Fuel - Firewood
Some firewood is harvested in purpose grown "wood lots", but in heavily wooded areas it is more usually harvested from natural forests. D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increase Of 1990: Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increase Of 1990
The 1990 (or third) energy crisis was the mildest and most brief of them all. It lasted only six months and occurred as a result of the G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries - Operations
OPEC's member countries hold about two-thirds of the world's oil reserves. They supply 40% of the world's oil production and half of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries - Operations
OPEC's member countries hold about two-thirds of the world's oil reserves. They supply 40% of the world's oil production and half of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Types Of Technologies
Most solar energy used today is harnessed as heat or electricity. Solar power - Solar design in architecture. Solar design is the use o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Types Of Technologies
Most solar energy used today is harnessed as heat or electricity. Solar power - Solar design in architecture. Solar design is the use o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Effects
There is controversy regarding the potential effects of oil-price shocks. Some see these increases in the price of oil leading to a reces...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Effects
There is controversy regarding the potential effects of oil-price shocks. Some see these increases in the price of oil leading to a reces...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries - History
OPEC consisted of thirteen nations, including seven Arab countries but also other major petroleum-exporting countries in the developing w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries - History
OPEC consists of 11 nations, including seven Arab world countries but also other major petroleum-exporting countries in the developing wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Energy From The Sun
The rate at which solar radiation reaches a unit of area in space in the region of the Earth's orbit is approximately 1,400 W/m², as mea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Classification
A wide range of power technologies exist which can make use of the solar energy reaching Earth. These can be classified in a number of di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Energy Storage
For a stand-alone system, some means must be employed to store the collected energy for use during hours of darkness or cloud cover. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Deployment Of Solar Power
Deployment of solar power depends largely upon local conditions and requirements. But as all industrialised nations share a need for elec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Energy Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - Energy Crisis - Economy
In a market economy the price of energy supplies such as oil, gas or electricity is driven by the principle of supply and demand which ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Energy From The Sun
Solar Energy is made by the sun and gets stored in solar panels. Solar power does not just have to be used in the home it can be places l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Classification
A wide range of power technologies exist which can make use of the solar energy reaching Earth. These can be classified in a number of di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Industry: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Industry - Infrastructure
The Industry can be divided into two broad groups: upstream producers and downstream transporters (tanker, Pipeline transport), refiners,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum Industry: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum Industry - History
Oil in general has been used since early human history to keep fires ablaze, and also for warfare. Its importance in the world economy ev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Energy Storage
For a stand-alone system, some means must be employed to store the collected energy for use during hours of darkness or cloud cover. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Power: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Power - Deployment Of Solar Power
Deployment of solar power depends largely upon local conditions and requirements. But as all industrialised nations share a need for elec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Causes
Some people and news agencies argue that labor strikes, hurricane threats to oil platforms, fires and terrorist threats at refineries, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Spring & Summer 2005 Increase
After retreating for several months during the winter of 2004/2005, prices rose to new highs in March 2005. The price of light, sweet cru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina had a major impact on oil and gas prices, especially within the United States. The Gulf Coast is home to a major portio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Causes
Some people and news agencies argue that labor strikes, hurricane threats to oil platforms, fires and terrorist threats at refineries, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Spring & Summer 2005 Increase
After retreating for several months during the winter of 2004/2005, prices rose to new highs in March 2005. The price of light, sweet cru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Winter 2006 Increase
On January 17, sweet crude oil for February delivery rose by $2.38 (3.7%) to $66.30 a barrel. This was the highest increase since early O...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina had a major impact on oil and gas prices, especially within the United States. The Gulf Coast is home to a major portio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Origin
Petroleum - Biogenic theory. Most geologists view crude oil, like coal and natural gas, as the product of compression and heating of an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Immediate Economic Impact Of The Embargo
The effects of the embargo were immediate. OPEC forced the oil companies to increase payments drastically. The price of oil quadrupled by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Arab Oil Embargo
On October 16th, 1973, as part of the political strategy that included the Yom Kippur War, OAPEC cut production of oil, and placed an emb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Macroeconomic Effects
The 1973 oil crisis was a major factor in Japanese economy shift away from oil-intensive industries and resulted in huge Japanese investm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Effects On International Relations
The Cold War policies of the Nixon administration also suffered a major blow in the aftermath of the oil embargo. They had focused on Chi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Decline Of Opec
Since 1973, OPEC failed to hold on to its preeminent position, and by 1981 its production was surpassed by that of other countries. Addit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Origin
Petroleum - Biogenic theory. Most geologists view crude oil, like coal and natural gas, as the product of compression and heating of an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973 Oil Crisis: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 Oil Crisis - Decline Of Opec
Since 1973, OPEC failed to hold on to its preeminent position, and by 1981, its production was surpassed by that of other countries. Addi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Raël: Encyclopedia Ii - Raël - Revelation
Complete information about the Raelian Movement can be found at www.rael.org Claude Vorilhon claims that he has experienced two extra-ter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum Politics: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum Politics - U.s.: The Oil Presidents Since 1963
Petroleum politics - The Carter Administration. 1973 energy crisis, Carter Doctrine ... See also:Petroleum politics, Petroleum politi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Composition
In refining, the component chemicals of petroleum are separated by fractional distillation, which is a separation based on relative boili...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Extraction
Generally the first stage in the extraction of crude oil is to drill a well into the underground reservoir. Historically, in the USA some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - History
The first oil wells were drilled in China in the 4th century or earlier. They had depth of up to 800 feet and were drilled using bits att...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Environmental Effects
The presence of oil has significant social and environmental impacts, from accidents and routine activities such as seismic exploration, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Future Of Oil
Main article: Hubbert Peak The Hubbert peak theory, also known as peak oil, is a theory concerning the long-term rate of production of co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Classification
The oil industry classifies "crude" by the location of its origin (e.g., "West Texas Intermediate, WTI" or "Brent") and often by its rela...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Pricing
References to the oil price are usually either references to the spot price of either WTI/Light Crude as traded on New York Mercantile Ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Top Petroleum-producing Countries
Source: Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government (Ordered by amount (barrels per day) produced in 2004): Saudi Arabia (OPEC) Russia Un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Extraction
Generally the first stage in the extraction of crude oil is to drill a well into the underground reservoir. Historically, in the USA some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - History
The first oil wells were drilled in China in the 4th century or earlier. They had depth of up to 800 feet and were drilled using bits att...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Environmental Effects
The presence of oil has significant social and environmental impacts, from accidents and routine activities such as seismic exploration, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Future Of Oil
The Hubbert peak theory, also known as peak oil, is a theory concerning the long-term rate of production of conventional oil and other fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Classification
The oil industry classifies "crude" by the location of its origin (e.g., "West Texas Intermediate, WTI" or "Brent") and often by its rela...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nuclear Energy Policy: Encyclopedia Ii - Nuclear Energy Policy - International Use Of Nuclear Energy
(see also energy development, future energy development and renewable energy development) Nuclear energy use has been growing steadily si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Pricing
References to the oil price are usually either references to the spot price of either WTI/Light Crude as traded on New York Mercantile Ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia Ii - Petroleum - Top Petroleum-producing Countries
Source: Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government (Ordered by amount (MMbbl/d = millions of barrels per day) produced in 2004): Saudi A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford Fiesta: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford Fiesta - History
In the early 1970s, demand from consumers for small cars was rising, as Ford's competitors were launching cars like the Fiat 127 and the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Speed Limits In United States: Encyclopedia Ii - Speed Limits In United States - Federal Speed Limit Controls
Immediately before the 1973 energy crisis, the highest posted limit was 75 mph (120 km/h) (Kansas's turnpike speed limit had been previou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Think Big: Encyclopedia Ii - Think Big - History
In the late 1970s the New Zealand economy was suffering: from the aftermath of the 1973 energy crisis, from the loss of New Zealand's big...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cape Breton Development Corporation: Encyclopedia Ii - Cape Breton Development Corporation - Expansion Not Retraction
The October 1973 Yom Kippur War and the ensuing 1973 oil crisis led the federal government of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to re-examine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Camaro: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Camaro - Generation 3
Chevrolet Camaro - 1982. The 1982 model introduced the first Camaros with factory fuel injection, four-speed automatic transmissions (t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petroleum: Encyclopedia - Petroleum
Petroleum (from Greek petra – rock and oleum – oil), crude oil, sometimes colloquially called black gold, is a thick, dark brown or g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Effects
There is controversy regarding the potential effects of oil-price shocks. Some see these increases in the price of oil leading to a reces...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina had a major impact on oil and gas prices, especially within the United States. The Gulf Coast is home to a major portio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Causes
Some people and news agencies argue that labor strikes, hurricane threats to oil platforms, fires and terrorist threats at refineries, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - Oil Price Increases Of 2004 And 2005 - Spring & Summer 2005 Increase
After retreating for several months during the winter of 2004/2005, prices rose to new highs in March 2005. The price of light, sweet cru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amory Lovins: Encyclopedia Ii - Amory Lovins - Life And Work
Lovins spent much of his youth in Silver Spring, Maryland and in Amherst, Massachusetts. In 1964, as a former award-winning high-school s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Airline Deregulation Act: Encyclopedia Ii - Airline Deregulation Act - History Of Airline Regulation And The Cab
Since 1938, the federal Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) had regulated all domestic air transport as a public utility, setting fares, routes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appropriate Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - Appropriate Technology - Some Appropriate Technologies
Some technologies that may be considered appropriate technology in the right context: Appropriate technology - Communication. Wind-up R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daylight Saving Time: Encyclopedia Ii - Daylight Saving Time - Usage And History By Location
Daylight saving time - Africa. Egypt switches to DST on midnight of the last Thursday of April, since the weekend holiday for most Egy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colin Campbell Geologist: Encyclopedia Ii - Colin Campbell Geologist - Current Debate
However, oil discovery did peak in the 1960s, and since the early 1980s oil production has outpaced new discoveries. The world currently ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft - Categories And Classification
Aircraft fall into two broad categories: Aircraft - Heavier than air. Heavier than air aerodynes, including autogyros, helicopters and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dirigisme: Encyclopedia Ii - Dirigisme - France
Before the Second World War, France had a relatively fragmented capitalist economic system, which generally operated under traditional la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 - Events
1973 - January. January 1 - United Kingdom, Ireland, and Denmark enter the European Economic Community, now known as the European Uni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yom Kippur War: Encyclopedia Ii - Yom Kippur War - Background
Yom Kippur War - Causes. This war was part of the Arab-Israeli conflict, a conflict which has included many battles and wars since 1948...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of Africa - Regional Variation
Economy of Africa - Variation. While no African nation could be considered wealthy enough to join the ranks of the developed nations in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daylight Saving Time: Encyclopedia Ii - Daylight Saving Time - Observation Of Dst
Daylight saving time is generally a temperate zone practice; day lengths in the tropics do not vary enough to justify DST. Hawaii, the on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of Africa - Economic Sectors
Economy of Africa - Agriculture. Africa's economy is more reliant on agriculture than that of any other continent, with around 60% of A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daylight Saving Time: Encyclopedia Ii - Daylight Saving Time - Rationales For Dst
One of the major reasons given for observing DST is energy conservation. Theoretically, the amount of residential electricity needed in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economy Of Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - Economy Of Africa - History
Main article: Economic history of Africa Before the advent of the Roman Empire, Ancient Egypt had been one of the most prosperous and adv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daylight Saving Time: Encyclopedia Ii - Daylight Saving Time - Origin
It is sometimes asserted that DST was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in a letter to the editors of the Journal of Paris. (Read the f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daylight Saving Time: Encyclopedia Ii - Daylight Saving Time - Criticism Of Dst
DST is not universally accepted; many localities do not observe it. Opponents claim that there is not enough benefit to justify needing t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 - Deaths
1973 - January. January 22 - Lyndon Johnson, President of the United States (b. 1908) January 23 - Kid Ory, American musician (b. 1886...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yom Kippur War: Encyclopedia Ii - Yom Kippur War - The Cease-fire And Immediate Aftermath
Yom Kippur War - Egypt's trapped Third Army. The United Nations passed a cease-fire, largely negotiated between the U.S. and Soviet Uni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yom Kippur War: Encyclopedia Ii - Yom Kippur War - The War
Yom Kippur War - In the Sinai. The Egyptian units would not advance beyond a shallow strip for fear of losing protection of their SAM m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1973: Encyclopedia Ii - 1973 - Births
1973 - January. January 1 - Danny Lloyd, American actor January 8 - Sean Paul, Jamaican singer January 11 - Rahul Dravid, Indian crick...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yom Kippur War: Encyclopedia Ii - Yom Kippur War - Long-term Effects Of The War
The peace discussion at the end of the war was the first time that Arab and Israeli officials met for direct public discussions since the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Airline Deregulation Act: Encyclopedia Ii - Airline Deregulation Act - Legislative Terms
Senator Howard Cannon of Nevada introduced S.2493 on February 6, 1978. It passed and was signed by Carter, becoming Public Law 95-504 on ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colin Campbell Geologist: Encyclopedia Ii - Colin Campbell Geologist - Earlier Predictions
The oil industry started when Edwin Drake drilled the first commercially-successful oil well in 1859 in the Appalachian Mountains of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Raël: Encyclopedia Ii - Raël - Career In The Arts And Sport
Under the pseudonym Claude Celler, Vorilhon released the following five songs inspired by his idol Jacques Brel (the first four in 1966 a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colin Campbell Geologist: Encyclopedia Ii - Colin Campbell Geologist - Personal Background
Campbell has over 40 years of experience in the oil industry. He earned a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Oxford in 1957, and has...   » Read the article