Tag Archives: Gulf States

Dependency on fossil fuels: life and death

Posted on September 22, 2026 by borderslynn

How the U.S. Broke Its Dependence on OPEC Oil Published September 17, 2026 10:02 am By Niccolo Conte https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-u-s-broke-dependence-on-opec-oil/ Ukraine’s response to Putin’s illegal war : https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/russia-burning-as-ukraine-launches-huge-attack-as-trump-rages-over-strikes/ar-AA2cJeci https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/09/21/trump-zelensky-oil-refineries/ US defence to Saudi is conditional: Trump says Saudi nuclear pact hinges on kingdom … Continue reading →

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Asymmetric Warfare in the day of the drone

Posted on March 21, 2026 by borderslynn

Here is an extract of a Nigerian article on the subject: By Prof. Femi OlufunmiladeThe subject matter of this article is so urgent and important that I deemed it not appropriate for a restricted Nigerian Army Journal. Rather, I have … Continue reading →

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Aluminium Smelters with Gulf States under threat

Posted on March 15, 2026 by borderslynn

The biggest aluminum smelter in the world is the Huomei Hongjun Aluminium Smelter located in China, with a production capacity of 1,060,000 tonnes per year. Following it are the Dubai Aluminium Co (Dubal) and Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Works in Russia. Wikipedia gulfbusiness.com Gulf … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged Alba, aluminium smelters, Bahrain, disruption, GCC, greener, Gulf States, Inner Mongolia, London Metal Exchange, middle east, production of aluminium, reduction in output, smarter, Strait of Hormuz, US-Israeli illegal war on Iran | Leave a comment

Oil explosions inflict serious health issues

Posted on March 15, 2026 by borderslynn

Oil explosions can release harmful pollutants into the air, including volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter, which can lead to serious health issues for nearby communities. These emissions can contribute to respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer … Continue reading →

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Africa: Blood and Rare Earths

Posted on December 5, 2025 by borderslynn

The ‘Peace Accord’: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/signing-of-the-washington-accords-for-peace-and-prosperity-between-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-rwanda Summary: The conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group involves ongoing fighting primarily in the eastern regions, particularly North Kivu, where M23 has captured significant territories, including the city of … Continue reading →

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