The Sydney Morning HeraldAmnesty International alleges human rights abuses in global palm oil productionThe Sydney Morning HeraldColgate-Palmolive, Kellogg's, Nestlé and Unilever are among nine global food and household companies selling products conta …

ReutersSaudi king showcases mining hub in push to move beyond oilReutersThe vast complex showcases the government's ability to use its oil wealth to push big industrial projects, but also shows how dependent the economy remains on state spending in the …

The Star Online4 most likely outcomes, and market reactions, from OPEC's pivotal meetingMarketWatch“After three months of talks, it looks as though the so-called Algiers accord that outlined overall reductions to 32.5-33.0 [million barrels a day] in [O …

Wall Street JournalThe 4 most likely outcomes, and market reactions, ahead of the OPEC meetingMarketWatch“After three months of talks, it looks as though the so-called Algiers accord that outlined overall reductions to 32.5-33.0 [million barrels a day] in …

Financial TimesOil currencies poised for boost if Opec secures output cutFinancial TimesAlternatively, any deal deemed credible should cause a jump in oil prices, and — providing the US dollar (USD) does not see another surge higher — should boost the usua …

RecodeThe FAA banned drones from flying at the Standing Rock oil pipeline protestRecodeThis weekend the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction over the Standing Rock oil pipeline protest in North Dakota, banning all airc …

Engineering students work to bring clean water to the worldCorvallis Gazette TimesFrom left, Jessa Sequeira, Conor Fitzgerald, and Doanh Nguyen prepare their biosand water filter during a workshop as part of Oregon State University's Engineers Without …

Interesting EngineeringGerman Lawmakers Vote to Kill Internal Combustion EnginesInteresting EngineeringGermany's top legislative body, Bundesrat, hopes to only have zero-emission cars on the roads by 2030. Spiegel Magazin reported that the agreement wa …

Interesting EngineeringThe Terrifying Power of Nuclear WeaponryInteresting EngineeringThroughout history, the idea of nuclear weapons have scared many. When you realize the scale of modern versions, nuclear warheads get even more terrifying. Nine countries …

Firstpost (satire)Engineering students demand 'Dosa Making' to be added to curriculum after roadside dosa vendor declares black moneyFirstpost (satire)Do you know how difficult is it to get admission in an engineering college? I started IIT coachin …