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Global battery demand expected to QUADRUPLE by 2030

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The analysis done by Bain & Company found that the worldwide demand for batteries is expected to grow by four times to 4,100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) between 2023 and 2030. It added that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must refine their battery strategies in response to this anticipated growth.

The analysis also noted that lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have long been the gold standard, and will remain so in the global electric vehicle (EV) market. However, sodium-ion ...

The CrowdStrike global outage shows the serious dangers of a centralized, digitized world

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(Article by Dr. R P republished from DailySceptic.org)

It appears that in many cases, while the update was distributed automatically over the internet to systems, the workaround to fix the problem requires the machines to be rebooted in Windows’ safe mode, which usually requires physical access. The person at the keyboard then needs to know the password for the computer’s administrator account, and use this level of access to delete a file within a subdirectory of Windows’ ...

Trump’s would-be assassin reportedly flew a drone over the fairgrounds before the speech and could have dropped explosives on Trump

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Well, it’s supposedly not too much for a “lone gunman” who’s twenty years old and can’t shoot a watermelon with a rifle from 100 yards away. They’re saying Thomas Matthew Crooks worked alone to try to murder former President Donald Trump, but did he? If he was working alone, why did he have drones, multiple ladders, multiple encrypted cell phones and a homemade IED with a detonator (but he supposedly did not do any research on how to construct a bomb)?

The bigger question ...

Offshore wind turbine in Massachusetts suffers BLADE FAILURE, debris washes up on beaches

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The incident occurred at the Vineyard Wind 1 project, an 804-megawatt project in federal waters about 15 miles south of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The incident now raises specific questions about the safety and dependability of offshore wind projects, in addition to the regulatory structure governing the emerging industry.

"The blade experienced a breakage approximately 20 meters out from the root," said Vineyard Wind 1 spokesperson Craig Gilvarg. "The turbine was in ...

Must-have items for your heatwave emergency kit

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Before disaster strikes, stock up on food supplies and prepare a heatwave emergency kit for yourself and your family. With the necessary supplies, you can ensure that your family is well-fed and comfortable even if things get a little too hot when SHTF.

Hopefully, the power will be on even during a heatwave. But if you experience a blackout during a heatwave, items like battery-powered or manual fans can help everyone stay cool. (h/t to HereComesTheApocalypse....

Bureaucrats slaughter millions of chickens amid “bird flu” fakedemic

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Polis "verbally" declared the disaster after "an avian flu outbreak in a commercial poultry facility in Weld County," reads an official statement from Polis' office on July 8. The statement does not name the facility that was allegedly impacted by H5N1.

The emergency disaster declaration allows Polis and his regime to use emergency powers to "take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist with response, recovery, and mitigation efforts."

The Colorado Department ...

Nearly 1 million Californians rely on 385 failing public water systems

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According to the State Water Resources Control Board, around 913,000 California residents are affected by the 385 public water systems that are currently failing; this amounts to roughly 2% of the state’s population.

Not surprisingly, minorities and disadvantaged people are being affected disproportionately, with 56 of the systems serving “disadvantaged communities” and 67% serving “majority communities of color.” The report states that the failing water systems are largely ...

Germany secretly sent ‘huge arms package’ to Ukraine – media

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(Article republished from RT.com)

The package included 39 pieces of various heavy armor from the stocks of Germany’s military and of its defense enterprises, Merkur reported, after analyzing government data. Kiev received ten more Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks and 20 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), among other extra donations, the outlet said.

According to open data published by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet, the total number of Leopard 1A5 tanks and ...

Failed GREEN deal? Biden awards nearly $2B to carmakers to boost EV sales because almost nobody wants to buy them at fair market prices

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Claiming to help the EV industry compete with foreign subsidies, save 15,000 jobs and create nearly 3,000 new positions, the current administration will extend grants to 11 selected manufacturing plants in eight states, including in Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania, that have temporarily closed or were at risk of closing. The money will be dedicated to retrofitting factories, installing equipment and bolstering annual production.

This will also allow at-risk facilities to ...

Trump shooter spotted with a RANGEFINDER ahead of assassination attempt – but no one stopped him

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NBC's affiliate in Pittsburgh, WPXI, reported that officers on the ground from neighboring Beaver County Sheriff's Office's Emergency Services Unit first noticed the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, nearly half an hour before he opened fire on Trump and rally attendees.

One local law enforcement officer who was directly involved in the incident said that three snipers from local tactical teams who were supporting the Secret Service were stationed inside the same building that ...

NO MATCH: High-tech Western weapons “USELESS” against Russia’s superior jamming technology

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Back in early 2022 when the war in Ukraine first started, the United States announced the delivery of GPS-guided Excalibur artillery shells to Ukraine. Pro-Kiev media outlets, which is most of them, predicted that the $100,000-per-shot projectiles would make "Ukrainian artillery a whole lot more accurate" and "cause Russia a world of pain," but that is not what is happening.

Within weeks of receiving the Excalibur shells, Ukraine's military commanders told the Journal that ...

Panama finally cracking down on Darien Gap migrant problem following reports from Michael Yon

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Immediately after being sworn into office on July 1, Mulino that very same day announced that Panama signed an agreement with the U.S. to block the flow of illegal aliens through the isthmus. The U.S. will pay for deporting people who enter Panama illegally, including "equipment, transportation, and logistics," while Panama does the heavy lifting of getting the job done.

"By returning such individuals to their country of origin, we will help deter irregular migration in the ...

GRID DOWN: California utility provider cuts power off to thousands amid wildfire threat

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After warning on Monday that there could be deliberate outages in parts of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay area, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) cut power to roughly 2,000 customers across eight counties as well as one tribal community. The outages, which are known as Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) started at around 12:30 AM on Tuesday.

Although the company originally believed that around 12,000 homes and businesses could be affected by deliberate outages, ...

Power outage preparedness: Staying safe and comfortable during a blackout

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Unlike other emergencies such as an earthquake or civil war, a power outage is more likely to happen throughout the year. The better prepared you are, the greater the chance that you and your family will be comfortable after the lights go out.

Below are some tips that can help your family stay safe and comfortable during a long- or short-term blackout. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com)

Prepare flashlights and other light sources

Keep flashlights in several easily ...

IDF demands evacuation that will displace tens of thousands of people in Gaza

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The total number of displaced people in Gaza has already increased from 1.7 million in May to an estimated 1.9 million now, according to the United Nations, which means that approximately nine out of 10 people in Gaza are now considered internally displaced, many of them multiple times.

"Mass displacement has been predominantly driven by evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military, extensive destruction of both private and public infrastructure, restricted access to ...

Satellite images show China is rapidly expanding SPY BASES in Cuba

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The Washington, D.C.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) first revealed this development in a July 2 report, accompanied by satellite images taken in March and April. The think tank pointed out that four military facilities in the island – Bejucal, El Salao, Wajay and Calabazar – have had upgrades. It showed current construction at Bejucal, Wajay and Calabazar, along with work on the earlier unreported El Salao site.

According to CSIS, Bejucal is the ...

NATO aiming to provide Ukraine 40 billion euros annually

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Despite initial enthusiasm, several member states have found it politically and legally difficult to commit to a specific amount for several years. Instead, according to Bloomberg, the 32 members of the alliance have set a target with the proviso that it will be reviewed every year. (Related: NATO chief calls for annual contribution of 40 BILLION EUROS for Ukraine until Russia is defeated.)

The target could therefore increase or decrease depending on the situation.

Funding ...

Israel to invade Lebanon before August, German media giant claims

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As Israel and Lebanon continue to trade fire across their shared border, German newspaper Bild, citing diplomatic sources, claims that Israel will proceed with a full-scale invasion of Lebanon unless Hezbollah stops attacking northern Israel. Israel is also demanding that Hezbollah withdraw from Israel's northern border region to areas beyond the Litani River, which is probably a tall order.

The Litani River is located about 18 miles north of the Israel-Lebanon border, which ...

Russian military DESTROYS 9 Ukrainian jets in one day

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The Russian Ministry of Defense (MOD) made this announcement in a July 2 post on its Telegram channel, with accompanying footage. According to the ministry, Russian forces launched a major attack on the Myrhorod Air Base in the country's central Poltava province. The attack on the air base destroyed and damaged seven Ukrainian fighter jets in total.

"As a result of the Russian army's strike, five active Su-27 multi-purpose fighters were destroyed and two under repair were ...

BIDENOMICS claims another victim: Retail store chain Bob’s Stores to close down all locations by July 14

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The chain currently has "Going Out Of Business" sales that offer customers massive discounts of between 30 to 70 percent off, and the company's website is no longer operational.

Shoppers can find reduced prices on top national brands like Nike. Additionally, select store fixtures, furniture and equipment, including TVs and registers, are available for purchase.

The 40-year-old chain, which operated in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York ...