Category Archives: Minerals

The Oil Demand Debate

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Adam Bailey

Improved fuel efficiency and substitution of natural gas will restrain world oil demand over the next decade.  But will these effects be enough to offset increasing demand from emerging economies? This important debate could be sharpened by clearer economic language. … Continue reading →

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Managing Natural Capital in England

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Adam Bailey

England has established a Natural Capital Committee to advise the government on the efficient and sustainable management of the country’s natural wealth.  In April 2013 the committee published its first report and invited comments.  Below is an abbreviated version of … Continue reading →

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Perspectives on Coal

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Adam Bailey

Is coal the fuel of the past, the present or the future?  The answer may depend on where you are. You rarely hear about coal now in the UK.  Before World War 1 the UK produced almost 300 million tonnes … Continue reading →

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The Price of Oil and the Price of Food

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Adam Bailey

The price of oil has long had an influence on the price of food.  The recent rapid expansion of biofuel production has made the relationship both more significant and more complex. Effect of an Increase in the Price of Oil … Continue reading →

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