Consumption
Energy is a commodity, and like any commodity, its level of consumption is largely a reflection of its price. However, unlike most other commodities, energy is not valued as a good unto it...
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Japanese makers of ''natto'' -- fermented soybeans -- are
frantically trying to stop a consumption slump by turning out new
products highlighting collagen, black rice vinegar and the taste of...
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The nation's largest gold-producing state is being asked to investigate whether mercury emissions from its mines are contaminating area fisheries.Citing a recent study by the University of Nevada, ...
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The Japanese government kept its assessment of the economy unchanged on Monday, saying sluggish consumption was hurting the country's economic recovery, as the central bank's governor remained caut...
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The U.S. House aims to slash its energy consumption by 50 percent in 10 years under a "Green the Capitol" initiative.A final report Thursday by the House's Chief Administrative Officer also pledges...
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President Bush on Tuesday asked Congress to help the nation reduce its gasoline consumption during the next ten years, outlining an energy plan that would seek increased fuel economy standards from...
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The European Union on Wednesday announced plans to lower energy consumption, develop renewable sources such as wind power and biofuels and increase research into cutting carbon emissions from fuels...
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Oil futures rose sharply Tuesday after the government predicted that a colder winter ahead will help lift worldwide demand for crude during the fourth quarter.In a monthly report, the Energy Depart...
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Despite his recent wishy-washy remarks on the politically
sensitive proposal of raising the consumption tax, Prime Minister
Shinzo Abe, deep inside, does not like the idea because he
priorit...
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Department store operator Daimaru Inc. failed to declare about
17 million yen in consumption taxes in the three years to February
2006 in connection with deals involving foreign customers who...
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Finance Minister Koji Omi indicated Tuesday the government will
not rule out the possibility of raising the consumption tax rate from
the current level of 5 percent when it implements a compr...
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Consumption
FEATURE: Natto makers battle declining consumption
