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Iran: substantial emissions stem primarily from Iran’s heavy reliance on oil and natural gas

Climate profile: Iran As one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change, Iran’s climate crisis can only increase in severity and jeopardize the country’s future and the sustainability of its resources. Introduction Iran is one of the most vulnerable … Continue reading →

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There are no winners in war, only losers

The UK Isle of Grain Terminal, storage for Supplies of LNG gas, was a long term National Grid energy security plan, set up in 2025: https://www.centrica.com/media-centre/news/2025/investment-in-grain-lng/ The UK partnered with US Bridgepoint Group. The UK began receiving LNG from Qatar, … Continue reading →

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Pipelines in Middle East being put offline by Iranian drone strikes in days of illegal war on Iran

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Disappearance-of-Arab-Heavy-and-Medium-Crude-Hits-Asian-Refineries-Hard.html Hours after Qatar LNG strike, Saudi Aramco’s Samref refinery in Yanbu targeted in aerial attack FP News DeskMarch 19, 2026, 15:14:26 IST A drone strike hits Saudi Arabia’s Samref refinery in Yanbu, raising fears of widening Gulf tensions and … Continue reading →

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Airborne renewable energy

China has developed a ‘windmill in the sky’ alternative energy renewable source: https://biztechweekly.com/linyi-yunchuan-unveils-sawes-s2000-worlds-first-megawatt-class-airborne-wind-turbine-powering-sichuan-with-3mw-high-altitude-renewable-energy/

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Russian oil export hub hit by Ukrainian drones

Ukrainian Drones Strike Major Russian Oil Export Hub on Black Sea By Tsvetana Paraskova – Mar 02, 2026, 2:07 AM CST Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal at the Russian port of Novorossiysk, setting the depot on fire, according to a report by Russian … Continue reading →

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Vacation from world history

Some extracts from the Guardian coverage of Friedrich Merz speech at the Munich Security Conference: Patrick Wintour in Munich Fri 13 Feb 2026 The US acting alone has reached the limits of its power and may already have lost its role … Continue reading →

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You who are on the wrong side of history

When we get a power cut, it can be 6 days before it gets fixed. If it is during deep winter, that means it is difficult to stay warm. But we know the fault will be fixed soon. Living in … Continue reading →

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So rich and yet so poor

Mozambique https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/01/26/a-war-without-headlines-mozambiques-insurgency-and-the-global-security-blind-spot/ And in Gaza Province, the catastrophic flooding caused by increased carbon emission climate change: https://reliefweb.int/map/mozambique/mozambique-floods-gaza-province-overview-flood-extent-23012026 OCHA report: https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/mozambique/mozambique-flash-update-no4-heavy-rains-and-floods-central-and-southern-mozambique-21-january-2026 Accuweather reported in 2019: Kenneth is the first tropical cyclone with the equivalent of hurricane strength to strike Mozambique’s northern province of … Continue reading →

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Peace or War

Just monitoring early comments about the ‘Board of Peace’ which President Trump unveiled at Davos 2026, and who invited Putin to join. Trump is the Gatekeeper. Here is an extract from a Substack musing by Michael D Sellers: Just as … Continue reading →

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Venezuela under attack: there will be consequences

So, it has started. Jan 3, 2026. Venezuela covers an area of approximately 916,445 square kilometers (353,841 square miles), making it the 32nd largest country in the world. It is roughly 11 times smaller than the United States. Al Jazeera Wikipedia Venezuelans … Continue reading →

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