Saturday, June 27, 2026

Tag: United Kingdom

Britain’s role in attacks on Cyprus, Venezuela, and Iran

The UK's compliance with the U.S. war on Iran.

Energy prices drop below zero in UK thanks to record wind-generated...

The record output provided more than 68 percent of the country’s power.

Single-use plastic bag fees lead to 80% drop in beach pollution...

Marine Conservation Society Report Highlights Success of Plastic Bag Charges and Ongoing Challenges in Reducing Overall Beach Litter

UK’s new Labour government lifts ‘absurd’ ban on onshore wind

Both energy experts and environmentalists were in support of the move, which will be confirmed when parliament resumes on July 18.

UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power...

For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.

U.S. and UK reach ‘first of its kind’ agreement on renewable...

“The United States and the United Kingdom recognize Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform our societies and economies and share a commitment to the role of government action to unlock the opportunities and mitigate the risks arising from the rapid development of these technologies.”

‘They’re ripping us off’: BP profits could pay energy bills of...

"Big fossil fuel firms making eyewatering profits is a slap in the face for the millions of citizens struggling to heat their homes."

Banks due at UK’s ‘green’ investment summit ‘financed £700 billion in...

Citi, JPMorgan and Barclays among “world’s biggest financiers” of oil, gas and coal at government summit on green future.

Koch Industries among investors set to take over UK supermarket Morrisons

The largest private company in the U.S. and the family that owns it have financially supported a network of groups working to downplay the threat of climate change and kill off legislation designed to cut emissions.

UK judge denies US request to extradite Assange

“I find that the mental condition of Mr. Assange is such that it would be oppressive to extradite him to the United States of America.”

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Bipartisan bill introduced in House to ban use of pesticide paraquat in US agriculture

The bill would "direct the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel all existing paraquat registrations, revoke any tolerances permitting paraquat residue in food, and ban the sale and use of existing stocks upon enactment."

Why Biden’s debate disaster two years ago matters for the future

Looking ahead, a great need will be to overcome the ongoing culture of conformity that so badly damaged the Democratic Party in 2024 and helped Trump get back into the White House.

Addicted to war?

War Fever, Trump-Style.

Losing face, losing the base, losing the midterm race—a tidal trifecta 

Though daring MAGA lies seem tidal,/ Denying outcomes suicidal.

The conservative ‘plan’ to dismantle public schools is entering the home stretch

The Republican Party’s crusade to cap or abolish local property taxes is the latest tactic in their effort to drain funding from public education.