Oil giants dominate reserves and alternative fuels
An AP study shows the 20 largest oil companies control most of the nation’s known oil reserves and dominate shares of alternative fuels. The Senate probes competition, with data indicating extensive holdings in gas, coal, uranium, and oil shale. Critics warn of monopolistic trends amid diversification.
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Associated Press
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Gas rationing plans could cost states billions in revenue
Federal efforts to cut gasoline use through rationing or higher taxes may cost states about $2 billion annually in lost revenue. States would see reductions in funds for schools and hospitals as fuel taxes dropped, with varied state figures from California to Alaska and forecasted losses across Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, and D C. The Nixon administration weighs a 30 to 40 cent per gallon tax change and rationing as options this month.
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Trash to fuel plan eyed by Memphis researchers
Tennessee researchers from Memphis State University analyzed city waste and found 82 percent is organic and recyclable into fuel while 7 percent is metal and 6.8 percent glass. An $8 million plant is projected, with Memphis contributing $2 million, to convert trash to energy and recover metals and glass for sale.
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Associated Press
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Memphis State University
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Hardline Protestants vow wreck any fries to link Ireland
Belfast AP reports Northern Ireland faces turmoil as hardline Protestant leaders oppose a proposed Council of Ireland meant to unite Protestant Northern Ireland with the Catholic Irish Republic. A coalition government was formed in London and Dublin with cross community talks, while leaders push for reunification despite internal opposition and potential leadership challenges.
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London
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