Malaysia to barter rice for palm oil | ASIAN commodity and currency markets could be plunged into chaos after Malaysia threatened to abandon standard trading in favour of a barter deal. | With Malaysia struggling to shelter its people fr... (photo: WN / patricia)The Australian
With markets in turmoil Malaysia turns to bartering in search of rice div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited { color:#06c; } | Asian commodity and currency markets could be plunged into chaos after the Malaysian Government threatened to aba... (photo: WN / Periasamy)The Times
Indonesia gets into hot water By Andrew Symon | DARJAT, West Java - In the shadow of steep volcanic mountains, Indonesia is seeking to develop a cleaner future for its energy industry. Pressurized steam from a score or more of wel... (photo: creative commons / Fishdecoy)Asia Times FutureIndonesiaJavaPhotosWater
Oily residue kills 53 ducks in Sask. | SASKATOON -- The provincial government is scrambling to deal with the deaths of 53 ducks at an oil-extraction site west of Saskatoon. | Energy and Resources Minister Bi... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)Canada Dot Com DucksEnvironmentPhotosWasteWildlife
Lawmakers agree on ocean zoning plan | Massachusetts legislative leaders have agreed on a bill that would allow wind farms and other renewable energy projects in state waters, putting the measure on track to... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)The Boston Globe LawmakersMassachusettsOceanPhotosWind