EU rushes out $300 billion roadmap to
ditch Russian energy
Posted By: Ribicon, 5/18/2022 10:40:03 PM
Brussels—The European Union’s executive arm moved Wednesday to jump-start plans for the 27-nation bloc to abandon Russian energy amid the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, proposing a nearly 300 billion-euro ($315 billion) package that includes more efficient use of fuels and faster rollout of renewable power. The European Commission’s investment initiative is meant to help the 27 EU countries start weaning themselves off Russian fossil fuels this year. The goal is to deprive Russia, the EU’s main supplier of oil, natural gas and coal, of tens of billions in revenue and strengthen EU climate policies. “We are taking our ambition to yet another level
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The entire interaction was captured on video and later posted to TikTok as one woman attempted to hold the other to account.
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National Public Radio is encouraging staffers to squeal on each other if they do not comply with the company’s Draconian mask-wearing policy in the office. According to a strongly-worded memo sent out Thursday, NPR employees are not only required to wear masks in the office, but if they see someone who isn’t complying with the mandate, they are encouraged to correct their coworker or rat them out to higher-ups. “If you notice someone who has forgotten their mask, you might tell them, “Hey, you forgot your mask,” the memo said, adding they can also let a superior know so they can “remind” them
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resigns as Disinformation Governance Board
is put on 'pause' 25 replies
resigns as Disinformation Governance Board
is put on 'pause' 25 replies
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Disney Launches LGBTQ Clothing Line for
Children and Older, Donating Profits to
LGBTQ Groups 19 replies
Children and Older, Donating Profits to
LGBTQ Groups 19 replies
As it continues to wage war against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, the Walt Disney Co. has launched an LGBTQ-themed apparel and accessories line called the “Disney Pride Collection” and will donate all profits through June 30 to groups that support “LGBTQIA+ youth and families.”The merchandise, which is geared for both children and adults, features rainbow-themed motifs imposed on familiar Disney brands, including Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. Some items feature slogans including “Belong, Believe, Be Proud.”
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No word yet about how the US taxpayers need to fund this for The Greater Good, but surely that commitment has already been made on our behalf. The price tag seems on the low side, given that USA has just handed just shy of 13% of that amount to Ukraine just to pay their current bills, plus a modest kickback for our politicians.