Ukraine\’s Bombing of Russian Refineries is bad for the Environment

Ukraine\’s intensified bombing campaign against Russian refineries over the last month is creating a severe fuel crisis in Russia while simultaneously having negative repercussions for the environment. The crippled refining capacity is forcing Russia to import gasoline from distant Asian markets, amplifying CO2 emissions through longer transportation routes. This disruption also reverberates through global fuel […]

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Is Big Oil Back in Vogue?

Daily Standup Top Stories Why Advertisers Are Returning to Big Oil Despite Net-Zero Pledges September 27, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This is an excellent article from Irina Slav on Oilprice.com. While the title says advertisers are returning to big oil, I would add investors to the list. I have written several articles […] Chinese Lithium […]

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Is China\’s Debt Bomb About to Explode—and What Does It Mean for the Yuan and Global Markets?

Daily Standup Top Stories Is China’s Debt Bomb About to Explode, and What Is the Impact on Global Markets? September 23, 2025 Clark Savage In a stark admission during a September 2025 press conference, China’s Finance Minister revealed that “every penny we spend is borrowed,” highlighting the precarious state of the nation’s finances. This confession has […]

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UK Government Policies: Taxes, Bans, and Accelerated Decline and Fiscal Collapse 

Under the Labour government, North Sea operations face a barrage of measures that critics argue are deliberately stifling investment and production. A 78% tax rate on offshore profits, including a prolonged windfall tax introduced in 2022, has shattered investor confidence and led to slashed capital expenditures. Operators have cut UK investments, with production projected to […]

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