The Guardian BP oil spill: A Louisiana tragedy | For Tim Gautreaux, a Louisiana local whose family is immersed in the oil industry, the BP leak means the death of his whole community. And things can only get worse… 'The spill is slathering four ... (photo: AP / Patrick Semansky)
The New York Times Trying to Spread Africa's Wealth | NICE — In years past, Africa was always the outsiders’ cornucopia, the font of gold and diamonds, slaves and minerals, cotton and rubber and, more latterly, oil. | These days, the contin... (photo: AP / George Osodi)
The New York Times Chevron 2Q Income Triples on Higher Energy Prices | Filed at 10:47 a.m. ET | NEW YORK (AP) -- Chevron's second-quarter earnings tripled on better refining margins and higher prices for oil and natural gas, the company said Friday. | Chevron reported ... (photo: Creative Commons / Coolcaesar) ChevronEarningsEnergyPhotosPrices