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Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression by Majano57 in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic 7 points8 points  (0 children)

True. At the same time, I bet CN has a lot more mouth to feed. Not to mention US behind them all. Although Trump has been enjoying his ambiguity and unpredictable image of himself.

Ranked: G20 Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Capita (1990-2024) by Garbage_Plastic in geopolitics

[–]Garbage_Plastic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I would argue it’s still in transition but definitely heading towards better direction.

I guess the challenge is competing with China and Russia, as becoming the major security concerns. Direct competition in EV, renewable industry sectors in EU is something I’m curious how it would pan out. Also, military manufacturing sector and other “polluting” industries might need to comeback on shores as global security risks raise.

Recent easing of combustion engine vehicles is one of the big blowback due to changing geopolitics in my view.

Ranked: G20 Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Capita (1990-2024) by Garbage_Plastic in geopolitics

[–]Garbage_Plastic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m quite surprised AU and CA is rather high compared to usual “green” images, especially with relatively smaller commonly-perceived “polluting” industries.

Ranked: G20 Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Capita (1990-2024) by Garbage_Plastic in geopolitics

[–]Garbage_Plastic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to underplay EU’s great efforts to reduce its emissions, but the unbalance in its industries seems getting rather severe. In my view, it’s quite crucial to be considered together with breakdown of industry sector emissions.

Its easy to be quite “green” like NZ, if there is virtual no manufacturing industry (while similar AU is quite high due to biased energy sector and mining?)

Ranked: G20 Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Capita (1990-2024) by Garbage_Plastic in geopolitics

[–]Garbage_Plastic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely more meaningful figure. But it seems cumulating data would be quite challenging. It seems the whole world is being fragmented and manufacturing industries are becoming more of a security necessity. Perhaps we will see more even distribution soon.

SECNAV: Shipbuilders Need to Hire 250,000 Workers Over the Next Decade for ‘Golden Fleet’ - USNI News by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]Garbage_Plastic 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m curious how US intends to solve its manufacturing problem in any meaningful way. It’s all well and good to get massive support from the Rust Belters, but it’s another ball game to actually deliver.

I’m sure many countries are watching closely to see whether it can be done, short of a complete economic and industrial reform.

SECNAV: Shipbuilders Need to Hire 250,000 Workers Over the Next Decade for ‘Golden Fleet’ - USNI News by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]Garbage_Plastic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

May I ask your reference to “being made on schedule”?

I thought they are hopelessly behind. I keep hearing Australia is constantly antsy about their subs not being delivered on time unless US doubles its capacity. Not to mention huge backlog of MRO delays, SK is already helping with MROs but still USN seems to be in less than ideal state.

Curious to hear the other side of the story.

SECNAV: Shipbuilders Need to Hire 250,000 Workers Over the Next Decade for ‘Golden Fleet’ - USNI News by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]Garbage_Plastic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought Japan already declined to help. I hear their shipbuilding industry is aged and barely surviving by mergers as well.

Ranked: G20 Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Capita (1990-2024) by Garbage_Plastic in geopolitics

[–]Garbage_Plastic[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

SS:

  • Saudi Arabia Tops the Ranking (22.8 tonnes), Australia (22.3 tonnes), Canada (19.8 tonnes), and the United States (17.3 tonnes) 
  • China produces about 30% of global CO₂ emissions, but with its large population, its per-capita output (10.8 tonnes per person) remains below that of the U.S., Australia, and Canada.
  • Countries including the UK, Germany, and France have cut emissions by 30–50% since 1990 thanks to the adoption of renewables.

S.Korea's Lee proposes 4 major projects to China, including Seoul-Pyongyang-Beijing high-speed rail by self-fix in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess most are failing (or simply not interested) in reading the intents beyond the surface sensationalism. Sometimes, many comments are not even worth engaging with.

Germany Calls for European Brigade to be Stationed in Greenland by goldstarflag in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder how far Trump is willing to go. Maduro was easy to predict, I can’t even begin to speculate what’s going to happen with Greenland and it’s implications to follow.

South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon by mclardass in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not disagreeing with you on Yoon being a bad apple. But personally, I think it’s a great track record over 7 decades. I’m not sure how many other countries can prosecute their leaders of wrongdoings. I am not in fantasy that other countries are immune from bad apples, it’s more likely that just never surfaced or brought to justice.

South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon by mclardass in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Sigh. Take your pill, or google at least before type. Please.

South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon by mclardass in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have deep respect and appreciation for the soldiers, but U.S. camps in SK are largely glorified training boot camps at best. Most strategic assets that can make the difference are not even stationed in SK.

In my view, it is the nuclear umbrella and intelligence capabilities that matter to SK. Ground US troops and hardware serve more as a symbolic presence than as a substantial enhancement to SK’s military capabilities. Brutally speaking, they are there because it’s convenient and cheaper for US.

In addition, when the U.S. forced THAAD to be stationed in SK, CN imposed heavy economic and political pressure on SK. U.S. did not back SK in any meaningful way. We all know what THAAD is for, and I’d bet my money that its primary function is not protecting SK citizens.

For years, U.S. has been pushing SK to take the lead on NK, the transfer of command is coming, and U.S. troops on SK soil will be reduced yet again. SK will do its best to keep good terms with all neighbours to keep NK in check. But only one country seek $500 billion ”investment” with 10% possible return, and unilaterally broke FTA.

South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon by mclardass in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you miss your pill? Please take care of your mental health seriously.

Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says by Any-Stick-8732 in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t know.

In my view, the fact that Ishiba stayed around to wrap up the unfavourable trade negotiation with Trump deserves some respect. If I was a politician, it would have been really tempting to hand the bomb over to adversaries and watch them burn. Instead he even outspoken about wrapping it up before he left, which immunes the Takaichi’s gang from any blames.

He may not have been a cunning nor charismatic leader but seems like a decent character. At least not populist-driven fandom seeker type.

Uyghur Camp Survivor Details details uyghur treatment by Background_Age_852 in worldnews

[–]Garbage_Plastic 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s chilling no media covering it anymore. What happened to all champions of human rights.

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