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World crude oil production may peak a decade earlier than some predict

In a finding that may speed efforts to conserve oil and intensify the search for alternative fuel sources, scientists in Kuwait predict that world conventional crude oil production will peak in 2014 — almost ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 10, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (14) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

Satellite captures images of sandstorm

ESA's Envisat satellite has captured images of a sandstorm over Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and southern Iraq and Iran.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Taking the Earth's pulse: Scientists unveil a new economic and environmental index

A growing world population, mixed with the threat of climate change and mounting financial problems, has prompted University of British Columbia researchers to measure the overall 'health' of 152 countries around the world.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Kuwait: Swine flu cases detected among US soldiers

(AP) -- Several swine flu cases have been detected among U.S. soldiers passing through Kuwait, officials said Saturday.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Climate change in Kuwait Bay

Since 1985, seawater temperature in Kuwait Bay, northern Arabian Gulf, has increased on average 0.6°C per decade. This is about three times faster than the global average rate reported by the Intergovernmental ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (13) | comments 1