Mullahs in Teheran are relentlessly testing patience of the free world, and get away with it. In a few months Iran or Iran-supported militias had sabotaged UAE tankers, kidnapped a British tanker, smuggled oil to Syria and partially shut down Saudi oil infrastructure with drone attack. What was the West response? Trump fired John Bolton, the 27th National Security … [Read more...] about As long as Iran is not dealt with force, the Iran-sponsored attacks against oil supply infrastructure will continue
Statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Initial investigations have indicated that the weapons used in the attack were Iranian weapons
In an unprecedented act of aggression and sabotage, petroleum facilities in the Kingdom that are vital for global energy supplies were subjected to an attack on Saturday, September 14, 2019, which resulted in the suspension of approximately 50% of Saudi Aramco's production, as noted by the Ministry of Energy's statement. Initial investigations have indicated that the … [Read more...] about Statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Initial investigations have indicated that the weapons used in the attack were Iranian weapons
Trump Firing Bolton = Trump Going Soft on Iran and North Korea
When Bolton was going hard after Iran and North Korea he grossly miscalculated one thing in Trump's approach - it has been never about these evil regimes, it was always about Trump's re-election. Press Briefing by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin … [Read more...] about Trump Firing Bolton = Trump Going Soft on Iran and North Korea
Social costs of U.S. air pollution are down across economy, but vary widely between sectors
Air pollution negatively impacts the U.S. economy, costing the U.S. roughly 5% of its yearly gross domestic product (GDP) in damages ($790 billion in 2014). The highest costs come from early deaths, attributable to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5). However, damages from air pollution in the U.S. are sharply falling, as levels of outdoor air pollutants have … [Read more...] about Social costs of U.S. air pollution are down across economy, but vary widely between sectors
Esper: Russia, China Want to Disrupt International Order
BY TERRI MOON CRONK Warning that Chinese economic power and Russian aggression pose threats to global security, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper urged European allies to commit to keeping the world safe. Speaking today at London's Royal United Services Institute, Esper said the political and economic leverage wielded by the Chinese is already eroding the sovereignty of … [Read more...] about Esper: Russia, China Want to Disrupt International Order