Issue May 27, 2008
Dear Reader, Energy prices are heading in the same direction everywhere – up. Energy security, however, seems to mean something different all over the world. While Americans dream of independence from oil imports, Europe worries about Russian gas, and India and China struggle to keep up with demand. Read our top story for a detailed analysis. Didier Houssin of the International Energy Agency, the world’s leading energy think tank, tells us that lack of investment in energy is a bigger problem than any shortage of resources. Safety and Security – the newest topic section on the Allianz Knowledge Partnersite - covers more than just energy. Gunnar Miller, head of equity research at the Allianz investment company RCM, explains why the next global pandemic will probably be less of a problem than the ensuing panic. Developed countries face another risk: germs that have become resistant to antibiotics. We discuss the threat of these “superbugs” lurking in modern hospitals. Enjoy our newsletter and don’t miss next month’s issue on how to fight climate change. Your Allianz Knowledge Team PS: If you like the Allianz Knowledge Newsletter and our idea of sharing knowledge, why not share it with others?	Most Recent Media Animation 10 Deadly Pandemics > more Interview of the Month International Energy Agency on Oil: "If You Invest More, You Find More" > more Allianz Expert Gunnar Miller, RCM Equity Research, on Pandemics: "Don’t Panic!" > more
Top Story Energy Security: More Than Just Oil With oil prices topping 130 dollars a barrel, energy security is the talk of town. But energy security means different things to different people. Find out what matters for your region. > more News The Grapes of Bath Climate change could help Britain become a major wine-producing country by the end of this century, according to a new book by geologist Richard Selley of Imperial College London. Increasing summer temperatures could make the UK suitable for wines like merlot and cabernet sauvignon, typically produced in warmer regions like southern France and California. News to Use Road Safety: Harness Life Every six seconds, someone is killed or injured on the world’s roads. Even though correctly used seat belts reduce the risk of death in a crash by over 60 percent, many people still don't use them. Think twice if you don't feel like buckling up. Four out of five fatalities occur on short journeys at speeds under 80 km/h. And if you find seat belts uncomfortable, just think about how uncomfortable it is to crash into your windshield > more Editor's Choice Hospitals: Breeding the Superbug Bacteria that have grown resistant to conventional antibiotics are infecting tens of thousands of hospital patients a year. The prescription: better hygiene and less antibiotics. > more Calendar May 28 | International Transport Forum This year’s International Transport Forum in Leipzig, Germany is dedicated to "Transport and Energy: The Challenge of Climate Change". Keynote speakers will be German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Nobel Prize Laureate Rajendra Pachauri, head of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. > more June 5 | World Environment Day Every year on June 5th, World Environment Day draws worldwide attention to environmental problems. This year, it is dedicated to the effects of climate change on polar ecosystems and communities. > more
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