The strange survival of nationalism
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Nationalist sentiments emerging in Europe and elsewhere stem from the diverse ethnic makeup of many countries and the disregard for minority national identities when borders were drawn. This has led to political conflict ranging from demonstration to battle, as minorities attempt to agitate for economic or political privilege. The decrease in national identity that is seen with the creation of the European Community has induced groups like the Scots and Basques to seek full, independent recognition. A confederal approach is more attractive to small national groups, but will have more difficulty succeeding.
Publication Name: Geographical Magazine
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0016-741X
Year: 1992
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Orimulsion's tarnished promise
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Orimulsion is a fuel mixture of 70% high viscosity crude and 30% water and emulsifier, that compares favorably to with coal. Britain's PowerGen and National Power have been trying to convert idle fuel-oil power plants to use orimulsion, but have run into difficulties with the environmental groups and the Labour Party over sulphur emissions. The source for orimulsion is the Orinoco River Region in Venezuela and Friends of the Earth and the World Wildlife Federation are concerned for the ecological safety of the area if the proposed 1500 wells and 1200 km of pipeline goes into place.
Publication Name: Geographical Magazine
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0016-741X
Year: 1992
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Beating a path to wildlife survival
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Climatic changes caused by global warming could have a devastating effect on plant and animal species protected by wildlife refuges. Migration routes and climatic regions may shift with increase in greenhouse gasses, changing habitats faster than the plants and animals can alter their lifestyles. Planning is underway to expand protected areas, create corridors to permit migrations of wildlife from refuge to refuge and preserve species that are unable to change swiftly.
Publication Name: Geographical Magazine
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0016-741X
Year: 1992
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