Will Coronavirus and Covid-19 CHANGE (remove)UNSC vetorights, airlines using jetstream for flights (and stop halving ozone layer), economics, democracy and way we look at earth??
Corruption
- February 17, 2026Transparency International – Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 And Implications For Companies Operating In Türkiye – Mondaq
- February 17, 2026‘Reopen probe,’ says Kremlin critic as questions mount over whistleblower’s death – TVP World
- February 17, 2026Shareholding scandal sparks protests against Malaysian anti-corruption chief – CNA
- February 17, 2026Corruption case: MHA clears prosecution of arrested DIG Bhullar – Tribune India
- February 17, 2026LETTER: Cop corruption probe shows deeper issues in justice system – OrilliaMatters.com
- February 17, 2026Oligarch Jozef Brhel, linked to PM Fico’s party, found guilty in corruption case – avoids prison – The Slovak Spectator
- February 17, 2026GACC raises red flag over political interference in corruption prosecutions – GhanaWeb
- February 17, 2026Cyprus court clears ex-officials in cash-for-passport scheme – WKZO
- February 17, 2026A Mirror We Refuse to Face: Corruption and the Truth About Governance – Cambodianess
- February 17, 2026The China Navy Leadership: Corruption & Capabilities Bookshelf – Andrew S. Erickson
Fraud
- February 17, 2026Fraud In The Care Economy Morphs From Solo Scams To Global Syndicates – Forbes
- February 17, 2026Dr Oz details 'weaponization of fraud' in Minnesota, estimates total Medicaid fraud to be $100 billion – Fox News
- February 17, 2026A New Tech Solution To The Freight Fraud Problem – Forbes
- February 17, 2026Attorney General Ken Paxton launches voter fraud tip line ahead of midterms – KBTX News 3
- February 17, 2026Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft – Consumer Advice | Federal Trade Commission (.gov)
- February 17, 2026Suspect facing fraud charges for selling fake watches after arrest in Springfield – Main Street Media of Tennessee
- February 17, 2026Malwarebytes Scam Guard Prevented High-Risk Fraud in 15% of Interactions, Protecting Users from $1000+ in Losses or Significant Personal Risk – PR Newswire
- February 17, 2026Radial Launches Radial Commerce Solutions, Combining Managed Payment Orchestration and AI-Driven Fraud Prevention – Business Wire
- February 17, 2026New Survey from The IIA and AuditBoard Report Reveals Growing Awareness of AI-enabled Fraud, Varying Perception of Audit Preparedness – PR Newswire
- February 17, 2026Warren woman facing charges in Medicaid fraud investigation – WKBN.com
Poverty
- February 17, 2026Benue House Of Reps Aspirant Decries Poverty In State – The Whistler Newspaper
- February 17, 2026Net Zero Is Unaffordable for the Six Billion Living in Poverty – The Heartland Institute
- February 17, 2026Zamfara’s N1bn bet on cemetery in 2026 amid insecurity, poverty – Businessamlive
- February 17, 2026Menstrual health, now a fundamental right: ‘Landmark step to eliminate period poverty’ – Down To Earth
- February 17, 2026“Más Infancia” and its action against child poverty from Carabanchel to Telde – Atalayar
- February 17, 2026‘Tackling poverty should be the legacy of Keir Starmer’s government’ – LabourList
- February 17, 2026Florida school grades neglect poverty, disabilities, minority students – Treasure Coast News
- February 17, 2026Albay bishop tells anti-poverty summit: Charity alone is not enough – CBCPNews
- February 17, 2026The Russian Mirror: Why the 'Leaker' Scandal is About Poverty, Not Morality – streamlinefeed.co.ke
- February 17, 2026Tag: national fuel poverty scheme – North Edinburgh News
United Nations ?
- February 17, 2026US-Iran talks live: Tehran says understanding on main principles reached – Al Jazeera
- February 17, 2026US must stop threatening to attack Iran, Tehran’s foreign minister says after talks – The Times of Israel
- February 17, 2026ACS Portland Local Section member attends 11th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly – C&EN
- February 17, 2026Iran's foreign minister Araghchi addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the UN, in Geneva – Reuters Connect
- February 17, 2026UN: Daily Return of Refugees from Pakistan Faces Serious Challenges – Hasht-e Subh Daily
- February 17, 2026UN Calls For Urgent Action To Address Climate Crisis In Afghanistan – افغانستان اینترنشنال
- February 17, 2026In Sudan, an estimated 41% of the population is facing acute hunger; more than 12 million people are displaced, making it the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, according to aid agencies. As the civil war continues, conditions are expected to worsen in the co – Facebook
- February 17, 2026Opinion | The UN pausing wars for 52 days during the Olympics is not enough – The News Record
- February 17, 2026UN Report Details Horrific Abuse of Migrants in Libya, Calls for Action – Fine Day 102.3
- February 17, 2026Migrants in Libya face rape, torture risk, UN declares – The Jerusalem Post
United Nations “Security” Council ?
- February 17, 2026FM Dar heads to US for UNSC briefing on Palestine, Gaza peace board talks – The Express Tribune
- February 17, 2026Pakistan to reaffirm stance on Gaza ceasefire at UNSC: FO – Aaj English TV
- February 17, 2026Bourita: Morocco and Bahrain to Consolidate Each Other’s UN Security Council Initiatives – الصحيفة
- February 17, 2026Dar to visit New York for UNSC briefing on Palestine: FO – Dawn
- February 17, 2026Pakistan deputy PM to visit New York tomorrow to attend UNSC briefing on Palestine – Arab News PK
- February 16, 2026‘This is 2026 – Not 1946’: Guterres Calls for Greater African Representation on UNSC – Morocco World News
- February 16, 2026Opinion | No US War on Iran: An Open Letter to the UN Security Council – Common Dreams
- February 16, 2026UNSC report links Jaish-e-Mohammed to Red Fort attack in Delhi – Greek City Times
- February 15, 2026Can the UN Security Council be reformed? – Al Jazeera
- February 15, 2026Working dinner of the Foreign Ministers of the G4 Countries on UN Security Council Reform – mofa.go.jp
Solar Power
- February 17, 2026Traverse City utility partners with White Tail Solar for renewable energy – 910news.com
- February 17, 2026India’s Struggle for (Cleaner) Power – Council on Foreign Relations
- February 17, 2026Rethinking solar and storage ROI: Beyond old efficiency assumptions – pv magazine USA
- February 17, 2026Experts turn on giant mirrors to make snow produce energy — What they discovered is enough to power the entire population of Louisiana – ecoportal.net
- February 17, 2026Capped Rhode Island landfill adds 5.74 MW of solar power to grid – Solar Power World
- February 17, 2026Voltalia secures EPC contract at 124MW Irish PV plant – Solar Power Portal
- February 17, 2026Spanish company interested in building solar power plant in Kyrgyzstan – OANANews
- February 17, 2026When the sun sets, batteries rise: 24/7 solar in California – pv magazine USA
- February 17, 2026ReNew narrows net loss in Q3 thanks to solar module sales – Renewables Now
- February 17, 2026Battery storage management keeps solar in the energy mix – pv magazine USA
Wind Power
- February 17, 2026Ukraine Approves Wind Power Project on Polonyna Runa Amid Environmental Concerns – Букви
- February 17, 2026Leaked: Proposed German rule change that would create ‘incalculable risk’ for renewables – Wind Power Monthly
- February 17, 2026Bavaria calls for 5GW German wind auction this year – Wind Power Monthly
- February 17, 2026CHN Energy achieves full connection of its 200 MW wind farm in Liaoning – Inspenet
- February 17, 2026SAM advises NaBFID on sanctioning ₹566 crore for 90 MW Wind Power Project in Gujarat – Bar and Bench
- February 16, 2026Opinion | Can you spot these misconceptions around wind power? Take our quiz. – The Washington Post
- February 16, 2026Which OEMs installed the most wind power capacity in China in 2025? – Wind Power Monthly
- February 16, 2026Wind Power Market Trends 2025-2035 | CAGR 12% | Global Industry to Reach 517.55 USD Billion – openPR.com
- February 16, 2026Wind power patents: Windey | Mingyang | Vestas | Nordex – Wind Power Monthly
- February 16, 2026New York ends offshore wind auction amid ‘federal disruptions’ – Wind Power Monthly
Nuclear ?
- February 17, 2026Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks in Geneva – The New York Times
- February 17, 2026US-Iran talks live: Tehran says understanding on main principles reached – Al Jazeera
- February 17, 2026Iran's negotiator claims progress on potential nuclear deal with U.S. – Axios
- February 17, 2026Iran’s FM says ‘guiding principles’ agreed on with US after 2nd round of nuclear talks – The Times of Israel
- February 17, 2026Advanced Nuclear Power Plant Gains Support In Dutchess County – hudsonvalleycountry.com
- February 17, 2026Idaho National Laboratory to accelerate nuclear energy deployment with NVIDIA AI through the Genesis Mission – Idaho National Laboratory (.gov)
- February 17, 2026The Geopolitical Bull Case for Nuclear – ETF Database
- February 17, 2026U.S. and Iran conclude nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup – The Washington Post
- February 17, 2026Whirlwind day of diplomacy as US holds talks on Iran and Ukraine in Geneva – CNN
- February 17, 2026Iran fires missiles, Khamenei threatens to sink US warship amid nuclear talks – South China Morning Post
climate change (no it’s WEATHER CHANGE!)
- February 17, 2026India, the United States, and Diverging Climate and Energy Norms – Council on Foreign Relations
- February 17, 2026India’s New Climate Statecraft – Council on Foreign Relations
- February 17, 2026Meet four students speaking out on what they expect from Bangladesh’s new government – Amnesty International
- February 17, 2026Man debunks misleading claim about global phenomenon: 'We are literally entering a new territory' – The Cool Down
- February 17, 2026What climate change means for Greenland’s traditional Inuit lifestyle and the world – Goshen News
- February 17, 2026217 Today: Farmers may lose a USDA program that helps them adapt to climate change – IPM Newsroom
- February 17, 2026What climate change means for Greenland’s traditional Inuit lifestyle and the world – The Killeen Daily Herald
- February 17, 2026India's Mumbai to host UK Prince William's annual environment award in 2026 – Reuters
- February 17, 2026Verisk and S&P Global Energy Collaborate to Deliver Insurance-Adjusted Climate Risk Intelligence – S&P Global
- February 17, 2026What is the 'Bechdel Test' for climate change in film? – Good Good Good
Subsidized AIRLINES hardly taxed using JETSTREAM since 1952 FOR PROFIT to save UNTAXED fuel, DESTROYING OZONELAYER now HALF since 1960, AND CAUSING WEATHER CHANGE since 1960, DOUBLING UVINDEX (now in corona time visible) WHICH TREATENS FYTOPLANKTON and US.
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CLIMATE REALISM
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The world’s most viewed site on global warming and climate change
- February 17, 2026BBC Admit Great Barrier Reef Report Was “Misleading”
- February 17, 2026Texas Showdown: ERCOT vs Winter Storm Fern
- February 17, 2026The University of East Anglia Discovers the Urban Heat Island Effect
- February 17, 2026Models Gone Wild: The Ionosphere Triggers Earthquakes?
- February 16, 2026The hidden impact of polluted snow
- February 16, 2026WUWT Leads The Way Again
- February 16, 2026Claim: AI and Air Conditioning are Threatening Renewable Energy Dominance
- February 16, 2026Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #679
- February 16, 2026Wyoming Moves to Pull the Plug on Costly Pronghorn and Sidewinder Wind Projects
- February 16, 2026Can US grid handle next Winter Storm Fern – or major solar flares?
DOCUMENTING EARTH CHANGES DURING THE NEXT GRAND SOLAR MINIMUM
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- February 17, 2026Western Alps Buried; Arctic Cold Intensifies; The Climate Record Isn’t As Clean as We’re Told; + EU Carbon Regime Starts To Crack
- February 16, 2026Northern Europe Locked In Deep Freeze; California Braces For Major Late-Winter Snowstorm; 3,100 Surging Glaciers Study; + Scientists DO NOT Say “Climate Emergency”
- February 13, 2026European Alps Buried; Parts Of North America Still Shivering; + Net Zero Is Dead (In The U.S., For Now)
- February 12, 2026Antarctica Is Cooling Fast; One Of Pittsburgh’s Coldest Winters On Record; Northern Forests Reveal Warmer Past — New Study; + The $16 Trillion Net Zero Boondoggle
- February 11, 2026Northern Hemisphere Endured Deep January Freeze; Sierra Braces For 100+ Inches; -52C In Canada; Snow Shuts Pakistan, Blizzard Hits Kazakhstan; + New Study: Warming Jumps Happened Without Rising CO2
- February 10, 2026Japan’s Record February Cold; Snow Returns To California; Hawaii Sees A Foot; Great Lakes Ice Keeps Expanding; Canada Back Below -50C; China’s Coal Output Breaks Records; + KNMI Erased Dutch Heatwaves
- February 9, 2026Scandinavia Shivers, Wind Turbines Freeze; Deepest Pyrenees Snowfall In Decades; Almost All Of Japan Under Snow; Antarctica At -52.5C; + Former IPCC Scientist: “The Climate Crisis Was Exaggerated”
- February 6, 2026Lake Erie Nears First Full Freeze Of The Century; Japan Buried; CO2 Residence Myth Exposed; + Hunga’s Water Vapor Spike Fading Fast
- February 5, 2026Major Cold Surge To Hit China; Arctic Air Returns To US; Another SSW Builds; Hemisphere Cooling Spike; El Niño Watch; Satellite Surface Data Show No Warming; + Higher CO2 Has Boosted US Crop Yields
- February 4, 2026Cuba Records First-Ever Freeze; Eastern Europe Breaks Cold Records; Antarctica Below -50C; + Ocean Acidification Meets The Ocean’s Antacid
Women Rights
- February 17, 2026Afghanistan’s new laws give animals ‘more rights’ that women – tyla.com
- February 17, 2026The West has used "women’s rights" as a geopolitical cudgel against its adversaries #malaysiagazette – Facebook
- February 17, 2026Women’s rights movements key drivers of legal and policy change – Theodora Asare – GBC Ghana Online
- February 17, 2026Removal of women’s rights slogans in Tabqa sparks controversy – ANHA
- February 17, 2026League of Women Voters to hold voting rights event – The Herald Palladium
- February 17, 2026Shweta Tripathi on backing women-led, queer narratives: It feels right – The Hans India
- February 17, 2026Rights group seeks global intervention against enforced disappearance of Baloch women – IANS LIVE
- February 16, 2026Women’s Rights Are Democratic Rights – Foreign Affairs
- February 16, 2026International Women’s Rights Day 2026 at the Palace of Versailles: Guided Tours Celebrating Women – Sortir à Paris
- February 16, 2026International Women's Day 2026: Must-See Feminist and Women’s Exhibitions in Paris – Sortir à Paris
EU better EF, European Federation, later Eurasian Federation
- February 17, 2026EU approves €44 billion in SAFE defence loans for Poland – Notes From Poland
- February 17, 2026EU investigates Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal products – The Verge
- February 17, 2026Europe needs a defence leadership structure outside the EU and NATO – EPC, European Policy Centre
- February 17, 2026Eurozone Industrial Output Drops 1.4% in December 2025 | EU Data – News and Statistics – IndexBox
- February 17, 2026EU 'won't shy away' from new sanctions on Russia if G7 allies fail to reach deal – Yahoo News UK
- February 17, 2026US and EU engage at Brussels Transatlantic Council – Decode39
- February 17, 2026The future of European cybersecurity: Why ENISA’s recent expansion matters – GLOBSEC
- February 17, 2026EU weighs sanctions on Georgia’s Kulevi port over suspected Russian oil links – Eurasianet
- February 17, 2026Low-Value Imports Upend E.U. Ecommerce – Practical Ecommerce
- February 17, 2026EU Opens First DSA Probe into Shein Over Addictive Design; Retailer Risks Steep Fine – Law.com
WAR
- February 17, 2026Our View: For Northland's sake, end the trade war with Canada – Duluth News Tribune
- February 17, 2026Warner Bros. Discovery To Restart Paramount Talks, Bidding War Possible – KLVI AM 560
- February 17, 2026Warner Bros. Discovery To Restart Paramount Talks, Bidding War Possible – 106.1 KISS FM
- February 17, 2026Warner Bros. Discovery To Restart Paramount Talks, Bidding War Possible – 94.3 WKKJ
- February 17, 2026Warner Bros. Discovery To Restart Paramount Talks, Bidding War Possible – News Radio 105.5 WERC
- February 17, 2026Warner Bros. Discovery To Restart Paramount Talks, Bidding War Possible – NewsRadio WHAM 1180
- February 17, 2026Warner Bros. Discovery To Restart Paramount Talks, Bidding War Possible – WGY
- February 17, 2026How the War and Latest Western Sanctions Are Impacting Russia’s Oil Sector – Russia.Post
- February 17, 2026Iran could hit Europe in future war, senior defense official warns – Ynetnews
- February 17, 2026The Terminological Architecture of the Jus in Bello: Law, Language and Warfare – Lieber Institute West Point
Terrorism
- February 17, 2026The Philippines Is Jailing Journalists in the Name of “Terror Financing”: Why the World Should Be Alarmed – Just Security
- February 17, 202621-Year-Old Who Plotted to Attack a Taylor Swift Concert Hit With Terrorism Charges – Inquisitr News
- February 17, 2026Kenya races to strengthen anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing rules – Pulse Kenya
- February 17, 2026Victims of terrorism exempt from paying school enrollment in Cabo Delgado – CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE
- February 17, 2026Murder not a ‘crime of violence,’ Federal judge rules in terrorism case – The Mercury News
- February 17, 2026ARPC secures terrorism retrocession cover of $1.41bn for 2026 – Life Insurance International
- February 17, 2026IAF kills Gaza terrorist who threatened ground forces – JNS.org
- February 17, 2026Trump wants to prosecute anti-fascists as terrorists. This Texas trial will test his power. – MS NOW
- February 17, 2026Man charged with terrorism over Taylor Swift concert attack plot – NewsBytes
- February 17, 2026Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift concert attack plot – Euronews.com