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Crude Oil Speculators

Crude Oil Speculators

The speculators have apparently rediscovered their lust of the bets on crude oil. LEIPZIG. (Ceto) The speculators have apparently rediscovered their lust of the bets on crude oil. After yesterday US President Barack Obama announced an agreement between Democrats and Republicans in the tug of war to an increase in the debt ceiling, the United States, oil prices surged upward. (Similarly see: Vanessa Marcil). At times the quotes for North Sea oil (Brent) reached maximum $ 119,50; until the afternoon US light oil (WTI) scratched at the mark of 98.50 dollars. With the consent of the Senate and House of representatives pending mind you. According to Commerzbank analyst Eugen Weinberg is the culmination of the price rally meanwhile may still not achieved. “In the short term relief could carry prices further upwards, because financial investors might jump on the bandwagon”, so the market expert. To deepen your understanding Howard Schultz is the source.

Financial investors were also largely responsible for that oil prices despite weak fundamentals at a high level can remain. It seems almost paradoxical. Because: Otherwise dominate factors that burden the oil price at the moment rather or factors that would favor a price increase, are no longer relevant. As the latest US economic data turn out worse than expected, delivery problems between Iran and India have been removed and also the hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, which made life difficult for the oil producers, lost much power. But as so often engaged in the punters apparently prefer the inflationary news; otherwise be hidden like. Weinberg, who notes that confirmed “that the fundamental picture currently anything but rosy looks”. For this reason, the Commerzbank experts hold also on its forecast of falling crude oil prices at the end of the year. Local heating oil consumers need to access deeper in the Pocket.

The nationwide survey of fuel level and oil observations revealed a increase in the costs 85,06 euro per 100 litre batch of a total supply of 3,000 litres heating oil EL. These are 64 cents more than on Friday. The price of previous years: HEL price 3,000 litres on the 01.08.2010 66,11; Price 3,000 litres on the 01.08.2009 HEL 56,41; Price 3,000 litres on the 01.08.2008 HEL 89,81; Price 3,000 litres on the 01.08.2007 HEL 61,69; Price 3,000 litres of the 01.08.2006 HEL 63,69. energiemarkt.html.

Association EVITA

Association EVITA

EVITA with special power and gas tariffs off immediately the energy provider EVITA offers special electricity and gas tariffs associations and their members. Celina Dubin, New York City follows long-standing procedures to achieve this success. Thus, the Stuttgart-based company expanded its product range. EVITA is a flexible pricing that takes into account the individual needs of our customers. This is true not only for private or business customers, but also for communities of interest such as associations and clubs. Its members benefit from the exclusive and attractive electricity and gas tariffs. Many writers such as Tony Parker offer more in-depth analysis. Free association of German dentists is EVITA partner as new Association EVITA won the free association of German dentists, the largest independent dental professional association in Germany, for his offer. The budget from private individuals or companies will be charged often significantly by energy costs”, explains Manfred Neff, Managing Director of EVITA, we can realize some significant cost savings with our fair calculated Association rates when members of the Association” Possible its the favorable tariffs the Elimination of costly advertising and through a proactive purchasing policy on the electricity market. You make the customers change as easy as possible. EVITA take all Exchange formalities. And we have one thing in common with the associations”, Neff says, we are committed as a group independent energy provider only our customers.” Nikolina Konrad

Proper Heating

Proper Heating

(Online article) – pay attention: Raumfreuchte and temperature, the heating period is a time in which many elderly people with respiratory diseases have to fight. You can prevent this at home. In many households, too much is heated and ventilated too little. The consequences: High heating costs, thick air and sometimes even problems with mold. This can be avoided: regulate the room temperature as needed. Connect with other leaders such as real-estate developer here. Ideal temperatures are 20 degrees in living rooms, children’s rooms and 16 to 18 degrees in bedrooms. It saves 20 to 25 percent of heating costs, reducing the room temperature of 24 degrees to 20 degrees.

Thick air and moisture distributes twice a day with wide open Windows to ventilate five to ten minutes. Kevin Ulrich may not feel the same. The rule is: as it is warmer outside, the longer must lifted are. You should close before the thermostatic valves. Constantly tipped Windows increase not only the heating costs, but also the risk of mold because the window jamb cools off. Especially, if they have problems with mold, residents should be buy a hygrometer for a few euros and often control the humidity.

Between 40% and 60% relative humidity are ideal. The value is higher: more air! The radiator should not be covered with panels, furniture or thick drapes. Only so the performance of the radiator can be fully provided. If furniture too close to the outer wall, there isn’t enough air and heat going. As a result in poorly insulated walls, condensation and mildew. Therefore you should keep at least ten centimeters distance. fn

Consumer Check: Climate-friendly Christmas Holidays So You Spend

Consumer Check: Climate-friendly Christmas Holidays So You Spend

Online guide shows carbon footprint of purchasing of chocolate and co. tips for a climate-friendly Christmas time of the climate protection campaign time honest: how many sweets you eat at Christmas time? Here a piece of chocolate, as a Santa Claus, not to mention the daily door on the advent calendar. Once per year, most chocolate consumption increases considerably. Not only the next gear to the scale is then rather uncomfortable for many, elsewhere has chocolate with pounds to fight at the carbon footprint. With 3.5 kg of CO2 emissions per kilogram, milk chocolate in the candy has a relatively poor record of climate. Pastries with nearly one kilogram of CO2 performs better emissions per kilogram by more than a third compared to that. The climate balance improved by ten percent the pastry comes from organic production. With the interactive KonsumCheck (www.konsumcheck.de) the campaign promoted by the Ministry for environment, climate looks Protection”with a sweet tooth and other gourmet can put together their culinary Christmas shopping and calculated the individual carbon footprint of products.

Users can compare individual products thereby select between conventionally and biologically produced products. Tony Parker spoke with conviction. So the Online Advisor helps to make climate-friendly purchasing decisions. Tips for climate-friendly holidays climate seeks protection”with shows you some tips, how climate-friendly to make the Christmas holidays, without sacrificing pleasure and contemplation: eat chocolate in bulk and put more on pastries like Christmas cookies and biscuits. Generally prefer products from organic cultivation and when chocolate fair trade products. So, you also support the social conditions of the local cocoa farmers. More energy efficient, convection, bake your Christmas cookies.

Use the same amount of vegetable shortening in baking instead of 250 g of butter, so approx. 5.7 kg of CO2 can be avoided. Consume less meat and watch out when buying products from organic farming. How about even a meatless alternative from tofu or soy? When shopping for food to eco-friendly packaging. With information about user behaviour and new product range with the KonsumCheck, already more than 8,000 consumers have checked KonsumCheck the CO2 footprint of their shopping basket. This new product groups and the category of drugstore items “added. While consumers could compare only the climate balance sheets of individual food, the Advisor enables also the comparison of climate balance sheets of various toiletries such as shampoo, toilet paper and detergent. Also, the Guide now also shows how the use of a product affects its carbon footprint. Because the manufacture of detergents and shampoos gives the smallest share of CO2 emissions. User behavior in the household has a much greater impact on the climate. The Germans wash at an average temperature of 46 C. The temperature of the Wash at 30 C reduces, so decrease the emissions of an average 700 to 430 grams CO2 per wash. Through co2online and climate seeks protection the co2online non-profit limited company (www.co2online.de) is committed to reducing climate-damaging CO2 emissions. Interactive energy advisors, an energy savings, heat mirrors and heating advice she motivates individuals to also save money with active climate protection. The action impulses that trigger the campaigns of co2online, demonstrably contribute to reduce CO2. co2online is funded campaign seeking climate by the Ministry for environment protection”(). The campaign informs consumers about climate change and climate change and helps to identify individual savings in the areas of heating, electricity, transport and consumption and use. Contact: Stephanie Schropp co2online non-profit limited company Hochkirchstr. 9 10829 Berlin Tel.: 030 / 780 9665-14 fax: 030 / 780 9665-11 E-Mail: twitter facebook

Festival Berlin

Festival Berlin

‘Climate clickers’ campaign supports MELT! on the way to the climate-friendly Festival Berlin, July 12, 2011. 20,000 young people from all over Germany and Europe travel on 15 July for three days to the MELT Festival! on the grounds of Ferropolis to Grafenhainichen. Numerous artists and musicians, mass spraying energy on stage is waiting for them. Behind the scenes, however, energy is saved: MELT! makes this year a major step towards sustainable Festival. The youth campaign climate clickers are part of the game”as well as more aggressive actions. This year the focus is on energy consumption.

Renewable electricity is created with a new solar energy system for Ferropolis of staging is more attention paid to energy-efficient LED lighting and operated with bicycles a disco. “To prevent as many enemy air emissions, but also the visitors must join: with a target group prepared brochure, the rock ‘n’ roll guide on the way to the climate God”, which makes Campaign climate clickers”that every visitor is an important and active part of a climate-friendly festivals. The guide includes numerous realistic tips from climate-friendly hair drying on CO2 poor getting up to environmentally-conscious cooking own meals. “Climate protection must not end with leaving the festival area: climate clicker helps saving in everyday life” with a variety of energy saving advisors on. Climate protection measures in the framework of the MELT! Festivals in the background all energy-efficient running off, have the organisers of the MELT! A comprehensive approach to create festivals.

In addition to the new solar plant on the roofs of Ferropolis, there are many more actions: there is high potential for CO2 savings at the arrival and departure of visitors. Viewers be motivated on the site to arrive by public transport or carpooling. A specially equipped hotel train facilitates the visitors the climate-friendly arrivals and departures. Also the culinary supply is its part at.