Author: Thomas Bush
Ukraine fears loss of support as media loses interest
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 13, 2022Ukraine has expressed concern that it will lose international support at media interest fades. Ukraine is reporting a shortage of ammunition, threatening to halt their defense against Russia. International governments have so far been generous with weapons. Poland has announced that it will sell $650m worth of heavy weapons, including self-propelled Howitzers, to Ukraine. Sweden and …
Read MoreAustralia: China’s military buildup “most ambitious” since WWII
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 12, 2022Australia’s defense minister has said that China’s military buildup is the “most ambitious” since WWII and could endanger geopolitical stability. China has launched an AI-piloted, unmanned naval ship capable of carrying and launching dozens of drones. Taiwan has deployed advanced, fourth generation fighter jets in a show of force to stand up to China. China …
Read MoreNearly all Portugal in severe drought
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 11, 2022Almost all of Portugal is in severe drought after a hotter than average May. Antarctic glaciers are melting at their fastest rate in 5,500 years, according to a recent study. A recent study in Nature Climate Change suggests there’s a 42% chance that earth will warm by 1.5 degrees C above pre-Industrial levels even if …
Read MoreUkraine low on ammunition
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 11, 2022Ukraine is reporting a shortage of ammunition, threatening to halt their defense against Russia. International governments have so far been generous with weapons. Poland has announced that it will sell $650m worth of heavy weapons, including self-propelled Howitzers, to Ukraine. Sweden and the UK have also joined a growing list of countries sending another round of …
Read MoreRussia almost totally in control of Donbas region
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 9, 2022Russia is now almost entirely in control of the Donbas province, despite their persistent losses. President Biden has accused Russia of stealing and selling Ukrainian wheat, taking advantage of the food crisis caused by Russia itself. There has been a recent uptick in international outcry over Russian war crimes. Ireland has joined several other nations …
Read MoreEven if emissions stop now, there’s a 42% chance earth warms 1.5º C
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 8, 2022According to a recent study in Nature Climate Change, there’s a 42% chance that earth will warm by 1.5 degrees C above pre-Industrial levels even if we cut emissions right now. Carbon dioxide levels are the highest they have in something like four million years. On the upside, Europe has reduced its greenhouse admissions by …
Read MoreRussia shells Ukrainian monastery
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 6, 2022Russia has shelled a Ukrainian monastery, according to President Zelensky. Ireland has joined several other nations in labeling Russia’s actions in Ukraine genocide. Lithuania has also called Russia’s war in Ukraine a genocide, and it has also labeled Russia a terror state. According to the Pentagon, Ukrainians are being sent to Russia against their will. …
Read MoreSpain sending state of the art tanks to Ukraine
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 6, 2022Spain is sending state of the art, German-designed tanks to Ukraine to help fight the Russian invaders. Germany has announced that it will send modern anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems to Ukraine. The United States will also be sending Ukraine medium-range rockets, according to President Biden. The Russians, by contrast, are beginning to struggle in …
Read MoreCar tires produce more pollution than exhaust
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 5, 2022A new studied has revealed that car tires produce far more pollutants than car exhaust. The pollution comes from wear and tear, and it gets into the air, water, and soil. Carbon dioxide levels are the highest they have in something like four million years. On the upside, Europe has reduced its greenhouse admissions by …
Read MoreCO2 levels highest in human history
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 5, 2022Carbon dioxide levels are the highest they have in something like four million years. On the upside, Europe has reduced its greenhouse admissions by 34% since 1990, beating the target of 20%. New Zealand and California have agreed to share best practices and ideas for fighting climate change, as well as putting more electric cars …
Read MoreEurope reduces greenhouse emissions more than anticipated
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 3, 2022Europe has reduced its greenhouse admissions by 34% since 1990, beating the target of 20%. New Zealand and California have agreed to share best practices and ideas for fighting climate change, as well as putting more electric cars on the road. Three elderly women have died in a brief heatwave in Chicago, prompting renewed alarm …
Read MoreIreland calls Russian war crimes genocide
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 3, 2022Ireland has joined several other nations in labeling Russia’s actions in Ukraine genocide. Lithuania has also called Russia’s war in Ukraine a genocide, and it has also labeled Russia a terror state. According to the Pentagon, Ukrainians are being sent to Russia against their will. The WHO is gathering evidence of Russian war crimes committed …
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