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May 20, 2010 | Posted by Daniel Saraceno, Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Research Intern - 8:29am | 2 Comments
- China is looking to build a rare earth mineral strategic stockpile, according to The Wall Street Journal's Market Watch.
- Check out what the U.S. Army has to say about energy in this cool video of a speech from Jerry Hansen, the Senior Energy Executive in the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, courtesy of Move Beyond Green.
- The Daily Nation reports that Kenya has signed onto the Nile water usage pact, but there are still no signs of Egypt or Sudan, the Nile's two biggest users, joining the agreement.
- DARPA is funding a project that would integrate alternative energy scavenging technology, including infrared photovoltaic cells, to extend the life and operation of UAVs, according to Defense Update.
- Water commissioners from India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet at the end of this month to discuss issues between the two nations over water, reports the South Asian News Agency.
Excellent analysis and
Excellent analysis and commentary on energy crisis and security by Charles Ebinger and Kashif Hasnie.
http://www.brookings.edu/opinions/2010/0519_pakistan_ebinger.aspx
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