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Deep sea mining: discovery of 6 new species in unexplored hydro-thermal vents

January 04, 2017 -

Unfortunately, the poorly studied home of these newly discovered species is already slated for deep ocean mining.

The case highlights the great threat to ocean life posed by the up-and-coming industry of sea floor mining, the scientists warn.

Greenpeace has previously warned that though there are between 500,000 and 5 million unidentified marine species, the coming boom in deep sea mining places these creatures at risk of extinction before they can even ...

STUDY: Deep-sea mining for EV metals can slash ocean animal populations in half

July 26, 2023 -

A new study published in Current Biology revealed that the rapid expansion of deep-sea mining of metals needed for electric vehicles (EVs) can slash ocean animal population in half.

In the study, captured from an underwater cobalt mining site off the coast of Japan, a short mining test was conducted by the Japanese government and analyzed by the researchers involved in the study to determine the harmful effects.

One year after the mining ...

Russia halts Black Sea grain deal but denies its connection to Ukrainian sea drone attack

July 19, 2023 -

Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, denied the link between the Ukrainian sea drone attack and Russia's decision to suspend the Black Sea grain deal. Peskov stated that the decision to quit the deal stemmed from the failure to meet its demands to implement a parallel agreement easing rules for its grain and fertilizer exports. Additionally, Russia pointed out the insufficient grains reaching poor countries. (Related: Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal following ...

Deep state censorship exposed

November 08, 2023 -

(Article republished from RWMaloneMD.Substack.com)

In that report, the committee laid out the role of the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP) and other astroturf organizations contracted (that means paid for) by the Department of Homeland Security to censor Americans.

Representative Jim Jordan on his Twitter account also provided the receipts how the Election Integrity Partnership was founded, by attaching a letter from the Atlantic Council advising a “sync-up” ...

Trump says either “the deep state destroys America, or we destroy the deep state”

August 10, 2023 -

Most of Trump's op-ed deals with the allegation that he colluded with Russia to steal the 2016 election. Also known as Russiagate, the allegations are false, Trump says, despite relentless attempts from his opponents to dub him a criminal.

Trump made mention of his many promises while on the campaign trail in 2016, including his rhetoric about ending mass illegal immigration and globalist trade deals to restoring U.S. sovereignty in the face of threats from communist ...

Brother of Biden’s clean energy advisor lobbies for Chinese mining company

2 months ago -

This relationship has drawn attention due to potential conflicts with the Biden administration's clean energy investments and a 2021 executive order aimed at restoring ethics in government service.

Tony's connection to China was first highlighted in 2022, when a report from Judicial Watch noted the significant role his brother played in disbursing the administration's $370 billion worth of taxpayer-funded clean energy funds. (Related: Climate Emergency Fund is an eco-money ...

How deep runs the corruption?

September 10, 2023 -

(Article by Jeffrey A. Tucker republished from TheEpochTimes.com)

They simply couldn't believe the brazen manipulation of science for political purposes. They couldn't believe that so many people within these agencies and journals went along with it for reasons of career protection. They've been appalled that science and public health have been deployed in this way.

They worry about the future with this level of corruption. And they've been quite passionate ...

Escalating tensions could spark Russia-NATO war at sea

August 21, 2023 -

Just recently, Russian servicemen fired warning shots and boarded a Palau-flagged ship after it failed to respond to a demand for it to stop. Carrying automatic weapons, the Russians entered the vessel’s bridge and confronted the ship’s captain while crew members were made to put their hands on their heads and kneel.

After carrying out the inspection, the ship was allowed to continue its journey to the port of Izmail in southwestern Ukraine.

Incidents like this ...

Chinese mining companies accused of human rights and environmental abuses in pursuit of “green transition”

July 10, 2023 -

This is according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Center (BHRRC), a London-based non-government organization and corporate watchdog that tracks the local impact of thousands of businesses around the world.

According to the BHRRC's report, there were at least 102 alleged abuses linked to Chinese mining interests across 18 countries in 2021 and 2022. (Related: Car companies are expanding into the lithium mining business to secure their supplies for EV manufacturing....

Maersk to customers: Brace for complications, disruptions in Red Sea

January 23, 2024 -

The Houthi rebels' continued attacks on commercial vessels in the region have led to significant repercussions for the international shipping industry.

Top container shipper AP Moller-Maersk, recognizing the heightened risks, sent a memo to its customers advising them to brace for complications and disruptions in the Red Sea region. The memo expressed the company's commitment to contributing to a sustainable resolution while acknowledging the potential for a prolonged ...

Steve Bonta: Deep State wants Trump BEHIND BARS

June 20, 2023 -

He shared this sentiment during a June 12 discussion with New American TV host Paul Dragu. Bonta, executive senior editor for the magazine, said: "My prediction is [Trump] will end up behind bars. They are not going to stop. The entire security state apparatus which we now like to call the Deep State is accountable to no one and this is a crisis."

"It's hard to know where it will go, but Trump won't be able to stop it ultimately. They are going to get rid of him. And there's ...

Car companies are expanding into the lithium mining business to secure their supplies for EV manufacturing

July 06, 2023 -

Lithium, sometimes referred to as "white gold" for its high value and silvery white color, has fueled a new global mineral rush with the element being critical in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries that power EVs. And as electric vehicle ramps up, demand for the metal soars with it.

Sales of EVs, which include battery-powered cars, pickup trucks and SUVs, rose 45 percent during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. In 2022, more than 10 ...

German warship shoots down two Houthi drones over the Red Sea

2 months ago -

On Feb. 27, the German frigate Hessen took out the two drones within a remarkable 20-minute time frame after each launch. The vessel was deployed to the region earlier in February amid attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Tehran-backed Houthis, formally the Ansar Allah movement. While German defense officials have confirmed the drone interceptions, they have refrained from providing details about the specific targets of the projectiles.

A spokesperson for Berlin emphasized ...

British merchant ship abandoned in Red Sea following Houthi missile strike

February 21, 2024 -

This is according to a statement made by a Houthi spokesperson on Monday, Feb. 19. This follows the Houthi's claim to have shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over a Yemeni port in the Red Sea – a claim the United States has not confirmed.

"The British merchant ship Rubymar sustained catastrophic damage and its crew has abandoned the vessel," the spokesman for the Yemeni military said.

The Houthis, who have been in a civil war with the internationally recognized ...

Red Sea attacks have DOUBLED the average cost of container shipping

January 24, 2024 -

The primary driver behind this unprecedented increase is the ongoing disruption caused by Houthi attacks on cargo vessels navigating the Red Sea. These attacks, stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in October, have sent shockwaves throughout global supply chains, resulting in delayed shipments and a substantial escalation in transportation costs.

Data provided by London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants highlights the staggering impact on container shipping ...

Oil prices could double as Red Sea attacks continue, experts warn

January 11, 2024 -

The Houthis have been enacting what amounts to a blockade of shipping through the Red Sea and conducting ongoing attacks on cargos in response to Israel’s war against Hamas. As the hostilities in the Middle East continue to rise, the Yemen-based militants have been ramping up their attacks on vessels that could be linked to Israel in what they claim is a show of solidarity with Palestinians.

Goldman Sachs’ head of oil research, Daan Struyven, said in an interview on ...

U.S. warship, commercial vessels UNDER ATTACK in Red Sea, Pentagon confirms

December 06, 2023 -

Reports indicate that in just one day, four separate attacks occurred against three separate commercial vessels connected to 14 separate nations. The Arleigh-Burke Class destroyer USS CARNEY responded to distress calls from these vessels, detecting that it was an anti-ship ballistic missile attack from Houthi that fired at them.

The CARNEY was conducting a patrol in the Red Sea at the time of the detection, which also included an anti-ship ballistic missile attack on ...

Russia terminates Black Sea grains deal amid escalating tension with Ukraine

July 27, 2023 -

The Black Sea grain export deal, brokered by the UN and Turkey between Russia and Ukraine in July 2022, allowed Ukraine to export hundreds of thousands of tons of food and help bring down global food prices.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed that the termination of the deal stemmed from the failure to meet its demands to implement a parallel agreement easing rules for Russia's own grain and fertilizer exports. (Related: Russia halts Black Sea grain deal but denies ...

Qatar postpones all LNG shipments to Europe as Red Sea tensions rise

January 25, 2024 -

The world's second-largest LNG exporter, Qatar notified certain European purchasers that their shipments will be delayed and rescheduled. Overall shipments out of Qatar are on the up and up, though, with the last two weeks seeing a seven percent increase in volume compared to the same time period last year.

Many shippers in the Middle East and Asia are making changes to their routes after Houthi missiles struck numerous Western vessels, including several controlled by ...

China now building an airstrip on disputed island in South China Sea

August 28, 2023 -

Analysis of a satellite image from Planet Labs PBC suggests that there is new construction on Triton Island, the westernmost island of the Paracel Islands near Vietnam.

China has occupied the Paracel Islands since the 1970s, but Taiwan and Vietnam also lay claim to the archipelago.

Compared with a Planet Labs PBC satellite image of the same island early in March, the latest image shows Beijing has been busy building up the island, which is about one mile by several ...