One of the well known consequences of the invasion of Afghanistan had been the dramatic increase of opium production over the last few years. As much of the traditional economy is ruined as a result of fighting and warfare in country, farmers are often forced to turn to growing opium poppies. It’s no longer just [...]
Entries from January 2008
15 January 2008
America’s oil addiction is not OPEC’s problem
I know it’s been a while since I’ve last blogged, but I’ve been busy with school. I was also in Barcelona for a week. But now I’m back….
In today’s New York Times, there is an article about President Bush pointing out to the Saudis and OPEC countries “the toll that high oil prices are having [...]
