Here’s a quick rundown of several stories to keep an eye on this month. Most of the topics covered today are related to food, environmental regulations, and threats of war.
Ukraine
The continued conflict in Ukraine sets the stage for most of the stories in this month’s update.
The Russian invasion has had effects far beyond the two countries. The fallout from global food and energy markets has started to take its toll.
Humanitarian efforts are still underway in Ukraine and the surrounding nations.
German energy Crisis
Russia is shutting down the NORD Stream 1 pipeline for “maintenance”, sparking some fears that Russia will not turn it on after the scheduled maintenance ends. The repair is supposed to last 10 days from July 11th through July 21st.
Most of Germany’s gas (32%) comes via Russian pipelines.
Their current storage capacity is at 63%, well below the 90% needed to make it through the winter. Germany plans to reopen coal power plants to help ease energy concerns. Landlords are also turning down the heat in buildings.
Dutch Farmers
Farmers have led massive protests across the Netherlands after the Dutch government announced plans to reduce emissions by limiting fertilizers. The new plan would require a reduction of nitrogen emissions by up to 70% in some areas.
Wow! Dutch farmers in Moerdijk with 400 tractors positioned on the lawn to make the inscription visible from above: "No farmers, no food! Help!" pic.twitter.com/30mK8FgXTu
— RadioGenova (@RadioGenova) July 7, 2022
The farmers and supporters have blocked highways and supermarkets and even dumped manure on the steps of government offices. Online photos show empty supermarket shelves. The topic has not been covered much by the mainstream media.
Farmers revolting around the Netherlands as Government plan to cut nitrogen.
— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) July 2, 2022
The Netherlands is the largest exporter of meat. Chickens, cattle, pigs. The new rules will bankrupt many.
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Global Food Crisis
Lingering effects of the coronavirus, inflation, lack of fertilizer, droughts, extreme weather, blocked harbors, and war are all putting a massive strain on global food outlooks.
In June, the UN chief warned of an “unprecedented global food crisis”. UNICEF recently requested over $1 billion for humanitarian aid to prevent the deaths of 8 million children at risk of dying from undernutrition.
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China threat
The FBI and MI5 gave their first-ever joint announcement about the “biggest long-term threat” to America and U.K. They warned of China’s ability to steal data and carry out cyber attacks. They even caught them digging up proprietary genetically modified seeds.
China continues to eye its nearby neighbor, Taiwan.
In their first joint appearance, the heads of the FBI and MI5 appeared together in London to warn of security concerns posed by China and said the government in Beijing was the biggest long-term threat to the U.S. and its allies https://t.co/4bU2Lc6biP pic.twitter.com/sov3coHlNd
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 7, 2022
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Sri Lanka
An economic crisis in Sri Lanka has sparked massive protests that resulted in the resignation of their leader. Fuel shortages, blackouts, and low supplies of medication and staple foods have all given rise to the deteriorating condition.
A huge crowd angry over economic crisis stormed the presidential palace in Sri Lanka on Saturday in an insurrection that has resulted in the resignations of the country’s president & prime minister. People are still occupying the palace. pic.twitter.com/JU52HRqeCs
— Andy Ngô ?️? (@MrAndyNgo) July 10, 2022
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