Friday, May 9, 2025

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Nigeria’s energy dilemma – how to foster growth while participating in transition

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Nigeria, a major oil and gas producer that in 1971 became the 11th member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has committed to every climate change agreement since 1992. The oil and gas industry is important to the African country as a...
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U.S. removes tariffs on UK steel and aluminum as Trump, Starmer announce deal

(BBC News) Donald Trump removes the 25% tariff on UK steel and aluminium, and immediately cuts the rate on most car exports from 27.5% to...

Pakistan and India report more attacks

(Al Jazeera Media Network) Pakistan’s military says it has downed 25 Indian drones over its territory, while India says it thwarted a Pakistani drone and missile attack...

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Challenges abound in making real progress with alternative energy sources

Challenges abound in making real progress with alternative energy sources

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Sitting at an airport as I return from a technical conference presents a great opportunity to reflect on interesting presentations and conversations with people...
If you want peace, prepare for war – through air superiority

If you want peace, prepare for war – through air superiority

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The past demonstrates that geopolitics is a dynamic vector – its power and path shaped, more often than not, by the evolution of sophisticated...
Africa making gains in historically lacking mental health care

Africa making gains in historically lacking mental health care

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The tumultuous years of the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a long-overdue shift in mental health conversations across Africa. For decades, mental health had been a...

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Automotive tech is driving me around the Benz

From its $488.54 USD high of last December, Tesla stock has sunk. And with it my hopes of retiring on a beach under a...

My war against really nice people – Stage 3

It is time to resume and even escalate my war on the really nice people of the world. I had hoped that this would not...

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On the Hunt – geophysicist/novelist/philosopher’s deep dives yield journalistic gems

Today, I direct the spotlight at a scientist who has consistently brought us practical knowledge on the most important matters. I have had the pleasure...

Out with the bad and in with the good

OK, no more Mr. Mean Guy. I may have technically violated my pledge to never engage in personal attacks (The Big Story) last week when...

Rising on wrong side of bed, I issue urgent wake-up call

Up until today, I think I have been fairly delicate with the easily manipulated among us as I work to dispel false narratives and...

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