Ships fail to get pollution waiver for bad weather
International regulations have been cracking down on CO2 released from ships, causing the owners to request an exemption during bad weather. However their efforts failed, and they will be forced…
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Philippine boats forced to flee after China uses water cannon
A dispute between China and the Philippines over a disputed South China Sea shoal escalated when the Chinese coast guard used a water cannon to force Philippine boats that were…
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London’s Tower Bridge stuck in raised position
A technical glitch caused London’s Tower Bridge to be stuck closed to road traffic with its arms straight up open for ship traffic on Monday. After three hours, the problem…
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North Atlantic right whales drastically shrinking in size
Critically endangered North Atlantic right whales have shrunk three feet shorter within just 20 years. Scientists blame humans for causing them stress and moving their food supply north. The Associated…
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China Is a Menacing Threat and Overtly Hostile
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has been ramping up its military spending to meet its stated goal of replacing the United States as the world’s preeminent superpower. Many who…
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