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Review of World Without End by Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain – an illustrated perspective on the climate emergency | Books on science and nature

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Review of World Without End by Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain – an illustrated perspective on the climate emergency | Books on science and nature

Here are some facts: climate change is real, catastrophic and anthropogenic. Global warming is not a hoax, is happening at an unprecedented rate and is not part of natural fluctuations in global temperatures over geological time. You’d be hard pressed to find a climate scientist who would disagree significantly with anything in the previous two … Read more

Title: The perilous world of smuggling alcohol in Somalia

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Title: The perilous world of smuggling alcohol in Somalia

The journey of smuggling begins in border towns of Somalia such as Abudwak, Balanbale, Feerfeer, and Galdogob. “Alcohol mainly comes from Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and reaches Jigjiga in the Ogaden region,” Mr Diriye explains. The Ogaden, officially known as the Somali region in Ethiopia, shares a 1,600km border with Somalia, where people … Read more

Review of The Cure’s “Songs of a Lost World” – A Dark, Personal Masterpiece Comparable to Disintegration

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Review of The Cure’s “Songs of a Lost World” – A Dark, Personal Masterpiece Comparable to Disintegration

The recent history of the Cure is quite interesting. Despite facing challenges at the end of the 90s with disappointing album releases and chaotic live shows, the 21st century saw them becoming more respected and revered than ever. Many younger artists from various genres were eager to collaborate with frontman Robert Smith, showcasing the band’s … Read more

Majority of BlackRock’s bitcoin buyers are cryptocurrency enthusiasts who are new to the world of Wall Street

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Majority of BlackRock’s bitcoin buyers are cryptocurrency enthusiasts who are new to the world of Wall Street

BlackRock’s main entrance building in Manhattan features a marquee that is an iconic symbol of the company. A year ago, Samara Cohen, the chief investment officer for BlackRock’s exchange-traded funds and index investments, believed that there was a high demand for bitcoin. This led to the launch of one of the first spot bitcoin exchange-traded … Read more