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By Neanda Salvaterra WSJ Mon., May 13, 2019 Conflict—whether it’s between regional rivals in the Persian Gulf or corporate foes in the Permian Basin—is seeping back into the oil business. Oil prices shot upward Monday after Saudi Arabia said two of its oil tankers came under attack Sunday near the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway in and out of the Persian Gulf -- a critical avenue for crude transportation. “The geopolitical risk premium increased over the weekend,” said consultancy Global Risk Management in a note. That became evident once markets opened in London this morning. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was up about 2% and West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. oil standard, was last up more than 1.5%. The attacks came days after the U.S. said it would heighten its military presence in the Persian Gulf to counter what it said is a growing threat from Iran. Saudi Arabia has pledged to help balance global oil markets as Washington … [Read more...] about Oil Prices Jump After Attack on Saudi Tankers—Energy Journal
Wildlife management journal
Tanzania to offer 26 big game hunting blocks in new auction
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania plans to introduce a new auctioning system for big game hunting blocks next month, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and curbing corruption in that part of the tourism industry.Allocation of hunting blocks by government officials to tourist companies has been dogged by allegations of impropriety and loss of revenues.But in a new initiative, the state-run Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) will next month auction 26 hunting blocks for the first time."TAWA invites applications ... for the allocation of tourist hunting blocks through electronic auctioning (e-auctioning)," the authority said in a statement on Monday (May 13)."Auctioning will commence on Jun 10, 2019 and will last for seven consecutive days."Eligible hunting companies will be allocated a maximum of five hunting blocks, each of different categories.Most of the hunting blocks are allocated within the 50,000 square-kilometre Selous Game Reserve ecosystem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site … [Read more...] about Tanzania to offer 26 big game hunting blocks in new auction
‘Great journalism holds the mirror to our souls’
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By Kathy English Public Editor Thu., May 2, 2019 Why does journalism matter? I asked. You answered. In anticipation of today’s World News Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the power of journalism to make a difference in people’s lives, I asked for your perspectives on why journalism matters to you. The responses, as always when I reach out to Star readers for your views were (for the most part) thoughtful and constructive, showing tremendous insight into the value of the public service mission of journalism and deep appreciation both for journalism’s purpose in our democracy and for the work of journalists who aspire to journalism’s highest ideals. Thank you to all who participated. Here is some of why you believe #NewsMatters: Good journalism speaks truth in the face of lies, without fear or prejudice. When the public is confused by those with powerful self-interest, then the duty of the journalist is to lay bare the facts as (s)he … [Read more...] about ‘Great journalism holds the mirror to our souls’
Evan goes wild over Palawan wildlife
MANILA, Philippines — Dr. Evan Antin has been dubbed Sexiest Beast Charmer and World’s Hottest Animal Doctor. But beyond such labels and screen-friendly looks is a 13-year work history dedicated to animal welfare and wildlife conservation. The 34-year-old, L.A.-based veterinarian and social media star is expanding the platform for his passion and advocacy via television. He goes on culturally-enriching trips and exciting rescue missions for some of the world’s most endangered and exotic creatures, including Palawan’s water monitor lizards and bearcats or binturongs, in his first-ever series Evan Goes Wild, premiering May 13, 8:05 p.m. on Animal Planet. The STAR interviewed Evan last Monday, ahead of the show’s pilot episode, to discuss his visit to the island-province of Palawan, which is also known as the Philippines’ “last biodiversity frontier.” He has been to the country three times, with the latest for Evan Goes Wild. … [Read more...] about Evan goes wild over Palawan wildlife
Ensure environmental sustainability of the ECRL
WE refer to the announcement by the government on the renegotiated East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. We welcome the news that the new alignment will no longer cut through the Main Range and any possible impacts to the Klang Quartz Ridge will be avoided. We also welcome the fact that the nation will be saving RM21.5 billion or more through the renegotiations. In an interview published on March 31, Tun Daim Zainuddin, who led the renegotiations, was quoted as saying that projects that were deferred or cancelled post-GE14 must be restarted as decided by the Cabinet, as long as the cost is lowered but with the same specifications. Therefore, in reducing the costs of the project, we hope that the specifications to avoid or reduce environmental impacts of the project will not be compromised. The specifications included incorporating tunnels and elevated tracks to avoid and reduce forest fragmentation. Based on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) which was carried out in 2017 for the … [Read more...] about Ensure environmental sustainability of the ECRL