Author: Robert Leonard
FCC bans Chinese tech
Posted by Robert Leonard / November 27, 2022The FCC has banned communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE. China has warned of a potential arms race after learning that the US was sending nuclear-capable bombers to Australia. President Biden has said that the United States would defend Taiwan if China invaded. China has been simulating attacking United States ships, according …
Read MoreUkraine gradually restores power
Posted by Robert Leonard / November 27, 2022Ukraine is gradually restoring heat and electricity afterRussian missile strikes damaged almost every Ukrainian hydroelectric and thermoelectric power plant. Escaped employees of the captured nuclear power plant in Ukraine said that Russian soldiers tortured them. According to Zelensky, Russia has deported 11,000 Ukrainian children. Zelensky has said that Ukraine has already uncovered evidence of 400 …
Read MoreFinland and Sweden amp up Ukraine aid ahead of winter
Posted by Robert Leonard / November 24, 2022Finland and Sweden are increasing their aid to Ukraine so that the country can better fight during winter. The Pentagon has said it will support Ukraine as long as it takes. The White House is asking for another $38 billion for Ukraine, in addition to the $400 million it already sent—not to mention a new …
Read MoreUS, Japan begin joint exercise
Posted by Robert Leonard / November 11, 2022The United States and Japan have begun massive joint exercises with an eye towards China. China has warned of a potential arms race after learning that the US was sending nuclear-capable bombers to Australia. President Biden has said that the United States would defend Taiwan if China invaded. China has been simulating attacking United States …
Read MoreIndia facing deadly toxic smog crisis
Posted by Robert Leonard / November 5, 2022Delhi is faced with a toxic smog crisis, forcing the nation to shut down factories and schools and urge people to work from home. NASA and NOAA has said that the hole in the ozone layer continues to shrink. The UN has warned that time is running out to address greenhouse gas emissions. Scotland is …
Read MorePutin aims to modernize Russian weapons
Posted by Robert Leonard / November 4, 2022Putin has said that Russia’s weapons need to be modernized. Two pilots have died in a crash of a Russian jet. Russian military equipment is suffering in this war. Russia is unable to make advanced weapons because of the massive sanctions against them. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that Russia has used nearly a …
Read MoreGermany plans to make plastic companies pay for cleanups
Posted by Robert Leonard / November 3, 2022Germany has announced to force plastic makers to pay for cleanups. The UN has warned that time is running out to address greenhouse gas emissions. Scotland is snow free for the fourth time in six years—it has only been so nine times total in the last 300 years. After the Paris climate deal, the World …
Read MorePutin hints at possible peace talks
Posted by Robert Leonard / November 2, 2022Putin has hinted that “necessary conditions” may arise that could lead him to reopen peace talks with Ukraine. The United States has slammed Russia for “weaponizing food” after Russia suspended a grain deal brokered by the UN. Putin has warned that the world is facing its most dangerous decade since World War 2, and the …
Read MoreUS criticizes Russia for “weaponizing food” with grain deal suspension
Posted by Robert Leonard / October 31, 2022The United States has slammed Russia for “weaponizing food” after Russia suspended a grain deal brokered by the UN. Putin has warned that the world is facing its most dangerous decade since World War 2, and the fault, he says, largely lies with the West. The Russian military is preparing to operate in radioactive conditions, …
Read MoreAtmospheric greenhouse gases hit record high
Posted by Robert Leonard / October 28, 2022Atmospheric levels of all three greenhouse gases—methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide—are at an all time high. The UN has warned that time is running out to address greenhouse gas emissions. Scotland is snow free for the fourth time in six years—it has only been so nine times total in the last 300 years. After …
Read MoreMercedes-Benz leaves Russia
Posted by Robert Leonard / October 27, 2022Mercedes-Benz has left Russia and sold its assets. Nissan has shuttered its operations in Russia, making yet another huge corporation to leave the nation. Recently, Lindt left Russia, joining Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, who are allegedly also looking to leave Russia. Lego has shut down its store in Russia, laying off 90 employees. Russia is struggling …
Read MoreUS running war games near Ukraine
Posted by Robert Leonard / October 22, 2022The 101st Airborne division of the U.S. Army is practicing for war with Russia just three miles from the Ukrainian border. Estonia has declared Russia a terrorist state, and the “biggest danger to world peace.” The move comes as the European Union is set to vote on calling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. The …
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