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This article from the BBC exposes the rate at which oil is running out, and the consequences it will have on society. The implication is that the market price of oil is far cheaper than its real value, and this means that consumption is rapidly exceeding production. The article questions whether oil rationing should be imposed in order to preserve this scarce resource.

How far will a nation go for energy? Sweden is now allocating its resources in a more productive manner: bunnies are turned into heat. Due to the overpopulation of rabbits in the region, Konvex, an incinerator firm, uses rabbits to heat homes in Sweden. Since there are so many rabbits, representatives explain, this method is quite efficient in terms of energy production.

That's a reall interesting article. Who would think of burning rabbits to make green fuel? It is efficient but it might cause a problem with the animal rights groups.

This article refers to the dilemma of producing energy but through wasting a huge amount of resources, in this case electricity vs. water. The Solar Millenium, a German developer, would provide hundred of jobs and generate electricity, but this would imply the use of 1.3 billion gallons of water a year, 20 percent of the water available to the town.

The EU, which has adopted the common market system comprised of most European countries, is seen affected as a whole by one country's actions, Belgium's dependence on cheap raw materials.

This article explains that not only is there a food and shelter problem, but docotrs and medical staff are in a short supply and are needed now more then ever. medical supplies and resources have improved, but the crush of volunteer doctors in Port-au-Prince can complicate treatment in the city while there is great need for help in other places hit by the earthquake.As the city's main hospital is brimming with doctors, it is in need of nurses and physical therapists.

Poverty is fueling the protests in the Middle East. This article is relevant to this week's topic because lack of education and unhealthy environment leads to low-quality human resources, and thus the slowdown in the economic growth.