Podcasts about arctic oil

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This episode is sponsored by Masterworks. Dr. Anas Alhajji is a leading energy markets expert, and advises governments, companies, and financial institutions on energy markets. He focuses on oil and gas market outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy. He is the Managing Partner at Energy Outlook Advisors LLC, and was previously the Chief Economist of NGP Energy Capital Management. He is also a contributing editor for top industry publication: World Oil. Before moving to industry, Anas taught economics at the University of Oklahoma, the Colorado School of Mines and Ohio Northern University. In this podcast we discuss: False ideas around what drives oil prices What supply and demand drivers matter Why OPEC doesn't matter Why peak oil is wrong Why bearish oil demand forecasts on ESG/climate change are wrong How governments and companies are not acting on carbon neutrality How Iran oil supply has continued despite sanctions Oil underinvestment in oil producing nations Saudi, US and Russian oil supply outlook The Arctic oil play China's dominance in oil markets The rise of private generators Book that Anas rates: Kuwait in the Time of British Empire (Khajah)  

  Episode 2 of this special three-part series ClimatenergyTalk! ready for download   The years 2020 and 2021 have shown how the role of scientists is all the more important. CET is excited to share this series of three podcasts on Climate Risk and Democratic Energy Policies. The project aims to communicate to the larger public on the role of science--the social and natural sciences--for depolarizing and democratizing energy policies. The podcast series is part of Klimafestivalen 112-Bergen and is endorsed by Norsk Klimastiftelse and Juridika Innsikt. The second episode focuses on the economic analyses for expanding the petroleum industry in the Norwegian Arctic, which were one of the objects of controversy in the one and only lawsuit ever filed in climate change matters in Norway, People v Arctic Oil. The government's economic analyses on the expansion of the petroleum industry became controversial as independent experts showed that drilling in the Arctic can be socially unprofitable for the Norwegian society. The Climate Casino: Drilling Down on the Norwegian Climate Change Case, hosting the two expert witnesses in the case, Prof. Mads Greaker and Prof. Knut Einar Rosendahl, who collaborated with lawyers and wrote a landmark report. Hosted by Esmeralda Colombo. Produced by Mainstream AS, Bergen.

Why Climate change will be a ‘really big' focus for ESG investors in 2021, plus Scotiabank becomes fifth major Canadian bank to refuse to fund oil drilling in Arctic refuge. Scientists discover a ‘climate refuge' for coral discovered off coast of east Africa, and a British science mission sails south toward a giant Antarctic iceberg to measure its impact on the environment and local species.

Today, on The Climate Daily, Bank of America pulls the plug on anymore Arctic Oil and Gas financing, plus Denmark stops exploring for oil and gas in the North Sea. Janet Yellen poised to use her clout at The Department of Treasury to fund the Climate Change battle, and, the Canadian government suspends logging in an endangered caribou habitat.  

COVID‐19 vaccines have been administrated to select groups in certain countries. But we need to vaccinate a large part of the world in order to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic. In this episode we discuss how low‐income countries are being left behind in the rush to vaccinate. And then, we discuss the lackluster auction by the Trump administration for oil and gas leases in the Arctic refuge.

COVID‐19 vaccines have been administrated to select groups in certain countries. But we need to vaccinate a large part of the world in order to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic. In this episode we discuss how low‐income countries are being left behind in the rush to vaccinate. And then, we discuss the lackluster auction by the Trump administration for oil and gas leases in the Arctic refuge.

Oslo was Europe’s “Green Capital” last year, yet it gets so much money from its fossil fuels that it is actually one of the biggest contributors to global pollution. Now a group of young people are aiming to change that. Guests: Andreas Randøy Deputy Head at Nature and Youth Hilde-Marit Rysst Leader of Labour Union Hans Petter Graver Professor of Law at University of Oslo Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

The Arctic and the Antarctic are privileged locations for observers interested in understanding how our world is shaped by the forces of nature and the workings of history. These areas have inspired countless humans to undertake epic expeditions of discov

The federal government says it is open to talks with territorial governments, industry, and Indigenous governments and communities on the future of offshore oil and gas development in the Canadian Arctic, raising hopes among some that Ottawa is ready to… »

In June 2016, the Norwegian government issued ten petroleum extraction licenses for a highly sensitive area of the Arctic Barents Sea for both Norway’s state-owned oil company, Statoil, and companies representing other developed nations from around the world. Prior to that, the 2014 revision of the Norwegian Constitution saw legislators insert Article 112 as a key constitutionally enshrined human right affording citizens enforceable rights to live in a healthy environment. But what does this mean exactly? And what duty does it place on the state in upholding such rights? Today we bring you an episode on something we've been following closely since 2016: the ongoing case challenging the constitutionality of Norway's Arctic petroleum extraction licensing, Greenpeace Nordic and Nature & Youth v The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of Norway, or more popularly referred to as "The People vs. Arctic Oil". And we were thrilled to be able to speak with the lead claimant in the case - Mr. Truls Gulowsen of Greenpeace. In todays episode, we discuss why we have witnessed an increasing use of the courts as the avenue for asserting environmental rights and what it may mean for the environmental preservation debate that claims have increasingly shifted from an environmental law framing to a human rights framing. We delve into the Norwegian case to evaluate the unique challenges facing climate litigation as a new avenue for challenging environmentally deleterious decisions and the difficult position national courts face in being being asked to be the adjudicator of claims for environmental rights. Join us! “Every person has the right to an environment that is conducive to health and to a natural environment whose productivity and diversity are maintained. Natural resources shall be managed on the basis of comprehensive long term considerations, which will safeguard this right for future generations as well. In order to safeguard their right, citizens are entitled to information on the state of the natural environment and on the effects of any encroachment on nature that is planned or carried out. The authorities of the state shall take measures for the implementation of these principles."  - Article 112, Constitution of Norway A special thanks to Mr. Truls Gulowsen, head of Greenpeace Norway, for discussing for taking the time to speak with us on several occasions about the ongoing legal challenge he leads. If you would like to support Greenpeace in their efforts in this case, or to follow the updates as the case progresses, visit their website at www.savethearctic.org. We would also like to thank Antje Neumann, from Tilburg's Department of European and International Law, and Dr. Benjamin Richardson, professor of environmental law and the financial sector at the University of Tasmania and recent Visiting Chair of our Global Law Programme, for their enthusiastic participation in this episode.  This episode of Nomosphone was produced and narrated by Benjamin Wiles. Research help for todays episode was provided by fellow global law colleagues Anni Luoma and Elisa Harvilahti. Be sure to subscribe to our Soundcloud and Facebook pages to stay up to date on our most recent episodes. And if you like what we do, please leave us a review in iTunes - it really helps get the word out about Nomosphone! A special thanks to Hindenburg podcast editing software. We acknowledge the following songs used in their original format in accordance with Creative Commons licensing: "Just Watching", “Golden Hour“, and “Blue” by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0) and https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode.

Denne episoden handler om alt klimasøksmålsrelatert. Jeg dro til Greenpeace Norge for å snakke med organisasjonens leder, Truls Gulowsen. Nedenfor finner du informasjon og ulike måter du kan bidra på. Klimasøksmålet: Info: 1. https://www.savethearctic.org/no/peoplevsarcticoil/the-people-vs-arctic-oil-court-case/ 2. https://www.facebook.com/klimasoksmal/ Bidra: Kronerulling: https://bidra.xn--klimasksml-95a8t.no/ Vipps: 13960 SMS med kodeord "NU arktis" til 2377 Kontonummer: 1254.62.25702 Podcast om søksmålet Unburnable The People vs. Arctic oil - - - anbefales!!! Abonner på podcasten og følg Veganpodden på Facebook og Instagram! Gode ressurser: 1. Cowspiracy www.cowspiracy.com + NETFLIX 2. Forks Over Knives www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ + NETFLIX 3. What The Health film www.whatthehealthfilm.com/ 4. Best Speech You Will Ever Hear - Gary Yourofsky på YouTube 5. Farm To Fridge på YouTube 6. Earthlings www.nationearth.com/earthlings-1/ 7. 101 Reasons To Go Vegan på YouTube 8. Lucent på YouTube 9. Speciesism The Movie speciesismthemovie.com 10. Nutritionfacts.org - Uprooting the leading causes of death 11. Why Vegetarians should go Vegan på YouTube 12. Complete Guide To Vegan Food på YouTube 13.Complete Guide To Vegan Clothing (Non-Graphic)på YouTube 14.Complete Guide To Vegan Cosmetics på YouTube 15.The True Cost på Netflix

How do you beat a government in court? With November’s court date approaching fast, we meet the legal team behind this unprecedented case. From former Supreme Court attorneys, to renowned international human rights lawyers, we hear how this unique case has brought together some of the best legal minds in both Norway and the world. When the doors of the Oslo District Court close on November 14th, a momentous legal battle will unfold on the floor of courtroom. With the future of the Arctic and the planet’s climate at stake, we journey into the minds of the lawyers themselves and explore the key arguments on which this historic case will be won and lost. Find out what you can do to support the fight against Arctic Oil by visiting savethearctic.org/unburnable

What makes an activist? What drives someone to devote their life to protecting the planet? We hear from individuals who have chosen to break the mould and take the path less travelled - from Sini Saarela and the Arctic 30, to captain of the open seas Mike Fincken, this episode explores the power and pressure of activism. Meanwhile, in the waters above the Arctic circle, Statoil is pressing ahead with plans to commence drilling despite the legal dispute. Our story brings us aboard the Greenpeace ship, and joins the team who have decided to confront the oil rig face-to-face… Find out what you can do to support the fight against Arctic Oil by visiting savethearctic.org/unburnable

Can a people-powered movement really win a global fight? In this episode, the unprecedented wave of climate justice cases from around the world come together in a single location - the beautiful Lofoten Islands of Norway. From the American youth activists who are suing Trump, to the Swiss Senior Women who have come out of retirement to hold their own government to account, a camp unlike any other brings this global movement together. In an age of planetary challenges which transcend national borders, has the time come to move into the era of global citizenship? We explore this pressing idea, and discover how technology and social media may not just be making the world smaller - this communication revolution may also be changing the nature of power itself. Find out what you can do to support the fight against Arctic Oil by visiting savethearctic.org/unburnable

Our modern world was built on oil. But how did we get to this point? With much of the ‘easy oil’ already consumed, we explore why the petroleum industry is now pushing into ever more remote and vulnerable areas like the Arctic. From indigenous life in the far north, to first-hand accounts of the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico, we embark on a journey which brings us to the dawn of the next great energy revolution. Norway may have used its oil to become one of the richest nations on Earth but its leaders now have a big choice to make. And this time it’s not just an environmental debate… Find out what you can do to support the fight against Arctic Oil by visiting savethearctic.org/unburnable

Growing up in the Philippines, Joanna always loved typhoon season; it meant time off school, at home with the family. But in late 2013, when Typhoon Haiyan - the strongest storm in recorded history - struck her home, Joanna’s life changed forever. Her story joins the global voices which echo how climate change has moved beyond just theories and statistics; it now threatens our fundamental right to a safe environment. Protecting this basic right has become paramount. As the government of Norway moves to open up new areas of the Arctic for oil exploration, we meet the people pioneering a new way to combat climate change - by taking the government itself to court. Find out what you can do to support the fight against Arctic Oil by visiting savethearctic.org/unburnable

In this Episode of Oil & Gas This Week – Digitalization’s Place in Upstream’s Future, Trump Aims for Arctic Oil & Gas, Russia’s Rosneft’s 3-Country JV, Largest Offshore Oilfield Back in Action, Total Joins Chevron in Gulf of Mexico Development, Phillips66 Partners to buy Phillips66 Assets in $2.4B Deal, OPEC’s Second Largest Producers Could Split in Two and Start an Oil War, World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Hits $1T ,  China Implements UN Sanctions Against North Korea. Have a question? Click here to ask. Show Notes & Links: 2017 on the road sponsors: Totaland  The World’s Most Advanced Field Land Management System The Landman’s Virtual Office https://www.totaland.com Lee Hecht Harrison As global experts in talent management, LHH is currently helping 75% of the Fortune 500 Oil & Gas companies simplify the complexity of leadership and workforce transformation.  http://www.lhh.com API-YP Events Stories: The New Rock Stars Of Oil And Gas: Digitalization’s Place In Upstream’s Future  Trump Aims For Arctic Oil And Gas  Russia's Rosneft Buys India's Essor Oil  The World's Largest Offshore Oil Field Is Back In Action  Total Joins Chevron In Gulf Of Mexico Development  Phillips 66 Partners To Buy Phillips 66 Assets In $2.4B Deal  OPEC’s second-biggest producer could possibly split in two — and start an oil war  World's largest sovereign wealth fund hits $1 trillion for first time  China moves to implement UN sanctions with limits on some refined oil exports to North Korea  Weekly Rig Count As of 9/25/2017 – The American Rig count is 1021 active rigs. Redwing Has A Winner! Jessica Rowlands, Supply Chain Manager at Marathon you’re this week’s winner! Congrats! CLICK HERE TO ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Get Mark’s Monthly Events Email Get Automatically Notified About Oil & Gas Events Once a Month Denver Energy Tech Showcase  When: October 17th Where: Denver, Colorado Description: Denver is a center for the development and adoption of Energy Tech, with a powerful mix of operators, developers, and that ‘can-do' Western entrepreneurial spirit.

  In this Episode of Oil & Gas This Week – Digitalization’s Place in Upstream’s Future, Trump Aims for Arctic Oil & Gas, Russia’s Rosneft’s 3-Country JV, Largest Offshore Oilfield Back in Action, Total Joins Chevron in Gulf of Mexico Development, Phillips66 Partners to buy Phillips66 Assets in $2.4B Deal, OPEC’s Second Largest Producers Could Split […] The post New Rockstars of O&G | Iraqi Oil War? | Trump Aims for the Arctic | North Korea’s UN Sanctions – OGTW126 appeared first on Oil and Gas This Week Podcast.

There are no Ewoks in this third installment, but Platts senior editors Brian Scheid and Herman Wang complete their trilogy on US offshore oil and gas policy by examining the cancellation of future US Arctic lease sales.Randall Luthi, president of the National Ocean Industries Association, talks...

Another potential relationship fizzling with the end of the summer: After seven years and $7 billion, Shell has decided to abandon pursuing oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, despite its offshore Alaska activity just this summer. In an exclusive interview with Platts senior editors Herman Wang and...

Ross Coen’s new book is Fu-go: The Curious History of Japan’s Balloon Attack on America. Near the end of World War II, in an attempt to attack the United States mainland, Japan launched its fu-go campaign, deploying thousands of high-altitude hydrogen balloons armed with incendiary and high-explosive bombs designed to follow the westerly winds of the upper atmosphere and drift to the west coast of North America. Ross Coen is also author of Breaking Ice for Arctic Oil and the book The Long View: Dispatches on Alaska History. He has taught at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Washington.

with Dima Litvinov A line in the ice was drawn by Greenpeace, which has made the Arctic the main focus of its global environmental protection efforts. The exploitation of natural resources, especially offshore energy reserves, is a particular cause for concern, as an eventual oil spill in the remote reaches … more >>

Climate change isn't bad news for everyone. As Arctic ice melts at historically rapid rates, some people brace for rising sea levels, and some brace for new opportunities to drill for oil in waters that were once too icy for rigs. Recently, several Greenpeace activists were captured by Russian forces and charged with piracy after protesting one such drill site in the Arctic. Today, Phil Radford, Greenpeace USA's executive director, joins Go Green Radio to discuss his organization's concerns about oil exploration in the Arctic Circle, and the plight of the “Artic 30” activists imprisoned in Russia.

Climate change isn't bad news for everyone. As Arctic ice melts at historically rapid rates, some people brace for rising sea levels, and some brace for new opportunities to drill for oil in waters that were once too icy for rigs. Recently, several Greenpeace activists were captured by Russian forces and charged with piracy after protesting one such drill site in the Arctic. Today, Phil Radford, Greenpeace USA's executive director, joins Go Green Radio to discuss his organization's concerns about oil exploration in the Arctic Circle, and the plight of the “Artic 30” activists imprisoned in Russia.

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the final session in its Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series, which evaluated the development of Arctic oil and gas resources. The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world.  A 2008 U.S. Geological Survey study estimated the recoverable oil resources of the Arctic region at 90 billion barrels, about 13 percent of the world’s remaining oil resources and the gas resource at 1,670 trillion cubic feet, about 30 percent of the world’s remaining gas resource.  These oil and gas resources are located throughout the Arctic region and each of the five Arctic nations has prospective areas.  However, the development of these oil and gas resources faces a number of daunting issues. The conference examined several key issue areas including: the state of play in development plans and activities in each of the Arctic countries, oil spill risks, and the possibilities for international cooperation to reduce the risk of major accidents and contain accidents that do occur. Panel Discussions covered: Development and Infrastructure Options in Alaska's Arctic and Market Challenges International Arctic Resource Developments and Opportunities Environmental Challenges for Arctic DevelopmentSpeakers include:Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senior Republican Member, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeDavid J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the InteriorFrances Ulmer, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission A detailed agenda is available on the righthand side of the page.

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the final session in its Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series, which evaluated the development of Arctic oil and gas resources. The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world.  A 2008 U.S. Geological Survey study estimated the recoverable oil resources of the Arctic region at 90 billion barrels, about 13 percent of the world’s remaining oil resources and the gas resource at 1,670 trillion cubic feet, about 30 percent of the world’s remaining gas resource.  These oil and gas resources are located throughout the Arctic region and each of the five Arctic nations has prospective areas.  However, the development of these oil and gas resources faces a number of daunting issues. The conference examined several key issue areas including: the state of play in development plans and activities in each of the Arctic countries, oil spill risks, and the possibilities for international cooperation to reduce the risk of major accidents and contain accidents that do occur. Panel Discussions covered: Development and Infrastructure Options in Alaska's Arctic and Market Challenges International Arctic Resource Developments and Opportunities Environmental Challenges for Arctic DevelopmentSpeakers include:Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senior Republican Member, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeDavid J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the InteriorFrances Ulmer, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission A detailed agenda is available on the righthand side of the page.

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the final session in its Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series, which evaluated the development of Arctic oil and gas resources. The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world.  A 2008 U.S. Geological Survey study estimated the recoverable oil resources of the Arctic region at 90 billion barrels, about 13 percent of the world’s remaining oil resources and the gas resource at 1,670 trillion cubic feet, about 30 percent of the world’s remaining gas resource.  These oil and gas resources are located throughout the Arctic region and each of the five Arctic nations has prospective areas.  However, the development of these oil and gas resources faces a number of daunting issues. The conference examined several key issue areas including: the state of play in development plans and activities in each of the Arctic countries, oil spill risks, and the possibilities for international cooperation to reduce the risk of major accidents and contain accidents that do occur. Panel Discussions covered: Development and Infrastructure Options in Alaska's Arctic and Market Challenges International Arctic Resource Developments and Opportunities Environmental Challenges for Arctic DevelopmentSpeakers include:Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senior Republican Member, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeDavid J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the InteriorFrances Ulmer, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission A detailed agenda is available on the righthand side of the page.

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the final session in its Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series, which evaluated the development of Arctic oil and gas resources. The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world.  A 2008 U.S. Geological Survey study estimated the recoverable oil resources of the Arctic region at 90 billion barrels, about 13 percent of the world’s remaining oil resources and the gas resource at 1,670 trillion cubic feet, about 30 percent of the world’s remaining gas resource.  These oil and gas resources are located throughout the Arctic region and each of the five Arctic nations has prospective areas.  However, the development of these oil and gas resources faces a number of daunting issues. The conference examined several key issue areas including: the state of play in development plans and activities in each of the Arctic countries, oil spill risks, and the possibilities for international cooperation to reduce the risk of major accidents and contain accidents that do occur. Panel Discussions covered: Development and Infrastructure Options in Alaska's Arctic and Market Challenges International Arctic Resource Developments and Opportunities Environmental Challenges for Arctic DevelopmentSpeakers include:Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senior Republican Member, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeDavid J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the InteriorFrances Ulmer, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission A detailed agenda is available on the righthand side of the page.

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the final session in its Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series, which evaluated the development of Arctic oil and gas resources. The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world.  A 2008 U.S. Geological Survey study estimated the recoverable oil resources of the Arctic region at 90 billion barrels, about 13 percent of the world’s remaining oil resources and the gas resource at 1,670 trillion cubic feet, about 30 percent of the world’s remaining gas resource.  These oil and gas resources are located throughout the Arctic region and each of the five Arctic nations has prospective areas.  However, the development of these oil and gas resources faces a number of daunting issues. The conference examined several key issue areas including: the state of play in development plans and activities in each of the Arctic countries, oil spill risks, and the possibilities for international cooperation to reduce the risk of major accidents and contain accidents that do occur. Panel Discussions covered: Development and Infrastructure Options in Alaska's Arctic and Market Challenges International Arctic Resource Developments and Opportunities Environmental Challenges for Arctic DevelopmentSpeakers include:Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senior Republican Member, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeDavid J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the InteriorFrances Ulmer, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission A detailed agenda is available on the righthand side of the page.

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted the final session in its Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series, which evaluated the development of Arctic oil and gas resources. The oil and gas resources of the Arctic region represent one of the most promising, largely untapped hydrocarbon resources in the world.  A 2008 U.S. Geological Survey study estimated the recoverable oil resources of the Arctic region at 90 billion barrels, about 13 percent of the world’s remaining oil resources and the gas resource at 1,670 trillion cubic feet, about 30 percent of the world’s remaining gas resource.  These oil and gas resources are located throughout the Arctic region and each of the five Arctic nations has prospective areas.  However, the development of these oil and gas resources faces a number of daunting issues. The conference examined several key issue areas including: the state of play in development plans and activities in each of the Arctic countries, oil spill risks, and the possibilities for international cooperation to reduce the risk of major accidents and contain accidents that do occur. Panel Discussions covered: Development and Infrastructure Options in Alaska's Arctic and Market Challenges International Arctic Resource Developments and Opportunities Environmental Challenges for Arctic DevelopmentSpeakers include:Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senior Republican Member, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeDavid J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the InteriorFrances Ulmer, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission A detailed agenda is available on the righthand side of the page.

On this week's NewsFlash we hear how the Arctic Circle could contain far more oil and natural gas than originally suspected, how the ratio of different fats in your diet alters your immune system, and how lasers can monitor mitosis. Plus, we discover the earliest known case of leprosy and the huge diversity of bacteria living on your skin.