Philadelphia Trumpet • July 2001 • Volume 12, NO. 6
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The Politics of Energy
As the world feeds its increasingly voracious appetite for energy from rapidly diminishing, non-renewable resources, a powerful new strategic weapon is being deployed to squeeze the giant U.S. economy.
Power On…Power Off! Power On?
Californians are facing rolling blackouts this summer. What is the real cause behind California’s energy crisis?
Running Out of Water
With the world’s attention focused on failing energy supplies, another vital resource—pure water—rapidly drains away.
Articles
Watch What You Say
Europe uses the blasphemy stamp, and free speech takes a hit.
America: The Global Outcast?
The world has given up on America’s leadership role, and the European Union couldn’t be more pleased. Rampant anti-Americanism shows that the stage has been set for a fast-rising EU to become the world’s next superpower.
Asia’s Power Game
As the U.S. withdraws from unhappy East Asia, who will fill the power void?
From Paradise to Poverty
Why the Philippines is on the road to collapse
Departments
From the Editor
Commentary
No Place Like Home
One of the best jobs on the market—and who’s doing it?
