For decades the citizens of Falkland Islands have been accustomed to both the simple life and 180 years of British rule. But oil could change everything.

One year after the February 14 uprising, Bahrain’s government is still harassing its citizens and denying them basic human rights. Can businesses operating here do anything to exert pressure on the Al Khalifa family, who rules Bahrain with an iron fist?

This article, submitted for the United Nations World Environment Day blogging competition, covers how two very different cities with yet intertwined fates, Detroit and Doha, boast citizens building a new green economy.

Eight19 confronts the problem that the world’s poor face when choosing a fuel: high expense and dirty energy. The IndiGo product provides pay-as-you-go solar.

Thanks to its energy resources, Azerbaijan experienced for years one of the world’s highest GDP growth rates. A sovereign fund was established to manage these windfall revenues. International initiatives in favor of transparency keep an eye on the country’s main oil and gas company.

This week in Doha, Qatar, over 12,000 attendees will gather for the triennial World Petroleum Congress (WPC), which promises to be carbon neutral.

Across America green motor oils are beginning to line the shelves of auto garages, dealerships and commercial retailers. Universal Lubricants is one such company.

All eyes will be on Doha December 4 as the 20th World Petroleum Congress opens in Qatar. This year the WPC promises a carbon-neutral event.