Oil costs rise straining big oil firms profits
Global oil production costs are climbing as new sources in ultra deep waters sands and shale demand heavy spending. Major producers Exxon Mobil Shell BP report weak earnings while Chevron eyes lower profits. Experts note remote fields extreme costs and long lead times threaten consumer prices and new projects.
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Climate change linked to higher violence across eras
A large study of 60 histories and experiments finds extreme heat and drought raise violence risk. For Africa, added degrees boost rebellion and civil unrest 1 to 14 percent. in the United States violent crime could rise 2 to 4 percent per 5.4 degree rise. Global temperatures may rise about 3.6 degrees in 50 years.
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Hall of Fame for gay athletes opens in Chicago
Hall of Fame for gay and lesbian athletes launches in Chicago as inaugural inductees include Martina Navratilova Billie Jean King Greg Louganis and Jason Collins. Pallone recalls Chicago nights at Wrigley Field and praises the effort to encourage LGBT youth to pursue sports honestly.
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Jason Collins
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Collins
Lee's Summit district switches buses to natural gas
The Lee's Summit School District will convert 139 of 149 buses to natural gas within 10 years, with 106 new buses this month and 50 district vehicles also shifting. The $20.3 million plan aims to cut costs and emissions, aided by private investment and incentives, as first buses arrive this year.
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Metropolitan Energy Center
U.S. Department of Energy
Shark found blocking door at Sea Dog Brew Pub Nantucket
A five foot shark blocked the Sea Dog Brew Pub door on Nantucket prompting a local public works response. Pub staff reports dozens of calls and jokes after the discovery around 7 a.m. Thursday. Pub manager Jimmy Agnew credited the creature with drawing social media chatter and local humor.
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