Nuclear industry : the indispensable Russian uranium
The World Nuclear Industry Report 2022 highlights the role of Russia as a uranium producer and leader in the international market for new nuclear power plant construction.
Europe
The Paris appeal for Julian Assange
On the initiative of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), a human chain will surround the British Parliament on October 8, 2022 to demand the release of the imprisoned journalist. In France, a rally will be held at 2 p.m. next to the replica of the Statue of Liberty, on the Ile aux Cygnes, under the Grenelle Bridge, in the 15th arrondissement.
But who sabotaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines?
On September 27, 2022, the two pipelines carrying Russian gas to Europe were destroyed in the Baltic Sea. For the moment, it is difficult to measure the ecological, economic and geopolitical consequences.
Ukraine-Russia: the dangerous escalation
Seven months after the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Vladimir Putin launches a partial mobilization and threatens to use nuclear weapons “if the vital interests of Russia were threatened”.
Billions more for Ukraine !
The European Commission proposed on September 8 additional macro-financial assistance (MFA) in the form of loans amounting to 5 billion euros for Ukraine.
Queen Elizabeth II is dead
At the head of the United Kingdom for 70 years, the queen mother in flashy outfits has done her duty in all circumstances. She leaves the crown to her son who will reign as Charles III.
Vaccines : the UK warning for pregnant women
In mid-August 2022, the press claimed that mRNA vaccines were “safe for pregnant women. However, in an official report, the United Kingdom claims the opposite.
Covid-19 : viral infection less frequent at high altitude, why ?
An article published in Frontiers in Physiology tends to show that populations living above 2500 meters are less prone to Covid-19. Adaptation to oxygen deprivation would reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection through a complex mechanism involving the renin-angiotensin system that Jean-Marc Sabatier has often described here.
The economy : a gloomy future
The sanctions against Russia are now turning against those who initiated them. The soaring price of gas and electricity is likely to cause real riots in France. As in the UK and probably elsewhere.
Ukraine : The United Kingdom plays with fire
While the British press announces a possible sending of troops to Ukraine, Moscow makes it known that if the United Kingdom goes to war against Russia, London will be bombed.
Ukraine : it will end badly!
Six months after the Russian invasion, the conflict is bogged down and could spiral out of control at any moment towards a worldwide explosion.
Covid vaccines and pregnant women : Caution, handling…
A bogus study relayed by the press would have us believe that mRNA vaccines are safe for pregnant women. Let’s take a closer look at this strange study published in the Lancet.