Wednesday, May 13, 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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Could Trump’s Iran fiasco be America’s Suez crisis?

The U.S. war on Iran today, but similarities in the larger context, suggest that the United States is facing the same kind of “end of empire” moment that the British Empire faced in that historic crisis.

Trump DOJ subpoenas reporters after Iran war leaks trigger escalating clash with the press

The Trump administration has reportedly issued subpoenas targeting journalists and news organizations over Iran war reporting, intensifying concerns that the Justice Department is being used to expose confidential sources and pressure outlets covering national security issues

Wow! Losing the war PLUS losing the peace – the frenzy of fiascos ravage...

What other blundering buffoons ever lost a war (of choice), then willfully lost the peace via threats, phony bluffs and tin-ear, belligerent BS?

Too much money, too little democracy: Americans across party lines reject billionaire power in...

A new national poll finds widespread bipartisan concern that billionaires, dark money and special interest spending are overpowering ordinary voters in U.S. elections as campaign spending continues to shatter records.

Now you see them… now you don’t

Women leaders and Trump 2.0.