Center for a New American Security

The New York Times features a story about a private company’s report claiming that oil demand in developed countries has been declining since 2005. Meanwhile, Forbes sees an imminent fall in oil prices due to weak demand.

The Washington Post explores local efforts to foster a clean-energy industry.

The Philippines appear to be preparing for the consequences of future disasters—like the recent devastating floods—by importing more rice reserves to ensure food security, according to Business Week.

The Los Angeles Times profiles efforts to bring the Mountain Pass rare earth element mine back online—efforts that have become high profile lately due to concerns over China's potential control of the rare earth market.

A Scientific American story on China's hydropower ambitions demonstrates some of the tradeoffs associated with renewable energy: the proposed dams may end up threatening unique fish species and ultimately releasing damaging methane into the air.