Biography
David is a writer for the popular economic news site Economywatch.
Latest articles from David
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Israel May Hold the World’s Third Largest Reserve of Shale Oil
Last summer huge deposits of natural gas were found along Israel's northern coastline. As with almost everything having to do with that controversial country, both…
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Putin Turns His Back on BP as Rosneft Deal Turns Sour
BP’s investment with Russia's national oil company, Rosneft, was announced in January, it was generally seen as a coup, giving BP access to exploration licenses…
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How Natural Gas is Changing the world of Energy and Politics
As the world watches in horror as the Fukushima disaster continues to unfold, it forces a new look at an on-going global revolution in perhaps…
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Just How Energy Efficient is Corn Ethanol
The race is on to find alternate sources of fuel and energy and quit dependence on oil, especially with ever increasing and volatile oil prices.…
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Global Shipping Industry the Latest Casualty of Japans Nuclear Disaster
Radiation fears have begun to play havoc with the global shipping industry, in which Japan is a key player on several levels. Fearing the potential…
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44 Million People Driven Into Poverty by Rising Food Prices
Rising food prices have driven an estimated 44 million people into poverty in developing countries since last June as food costs continue to rise to…
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Saudi Arabia and Iran's Interest in Oil Rich Bahrain's Growing Unrest
At the heart of the Bahrain crisis is a Sunni / Shia Muslim split that is not limited to the small island off Saudi Arabia,…
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Bought out by the Chinese: A Look at Chinese Takeovers
A decade ago China urged its companies to expand overseas under the slogan “go out”. Now it is finally happening -- and with great speed.…
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A Look At Oil Rich Venezuela’s Shrinking Economy
In booming South America, oil-rich Venezuela is the exception: the continent's only shrinking economy in 2010. Officials are rationing hard currency. Government takeovers of private…
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China's Enormous Appetite for Coal Causing Environmental Concerns
Even as developed countries close, or limit construction of, coal-fired power plants out of concern over pollution and climate-warming emissions, coal has found a rapidly…
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Ten Predictions for Solar Energy in 2011
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Big Coal’s Political Contributions to Congress Pay Off
As President Obama makes ever clearer his incomprehensible desire to do even more for the corporate sector than he has already, one industry that will…
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The Difficulties of Investing in China
As China President Hu Jintao visits President Obama and the rest of the US, most of the attention will be focused -- in our view,…
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Chinese Transform the Solar Industry at the Expense of Silicon Valley
A few years ago, Silicon Valley start-ups like Solyndra, Nanosolar and MiaSolé dreamed of transforming the economics of solar power by reinventing the technology used…
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Japanese Recycling Weakens China’s Rare Earth Stranglehold
As Deng Tsiao-Ping observed before his death, rare earth metals - which are crucial to producing all manner of "clean" high-technology - are China's oil.…
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China – Japan Relations at Low Following Dispute Over Natural Gas Fields
Because China’s economic growth has been so spectacular over the past 15 or so years, many people have forgotten its pre-condition has been a general…
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Growing Hunger for Iron Ore Upends Indian Politics
In the global rush to industrialize, and above all, make steel, the imperative element in manufacturing, iron ore has suddenly become a key element of…
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Despite Tension Israel and Turkey Continue their Economic relations
Israeli business executives here in Istanbul like to point out that most of the angry Turks who protested Israel’s deadly raid on a Turkish-led flotilla…
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Coal’s Incredible Comeback – But at What Environmental Expense?
Coal is currently experiencing a phenomenal comeback everywhere. Demand has grown considerably, making coal the second-most important energy source worldwide, after oil. Billions of people…
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Obama’s Economic Stimulus Plan Causing Controversy with Build America Bonds
They are supposed to help states and cities that are short of cash build roads, schools and bridges. But Build America Bonds, part of President…
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