Rio Tinto Case

The British-Australian mining company Rio Tinto and two of its former executives have been charged for hiding losses and inflating the value of African coal assets. The company bought the Mozambique assets in 2011 for 3.7 billion and sold it later for only 50 million. Despite these charges, the company won’t back down and will fight the charges. This comes at a time where coal energy is colliding with new forms of energy and many companies are starting to fight to stay relevant and keep coal as the main energy source.
An Airman by the name of Jeffrey Michels disappeared from an Air Force Base in North Dakota 40 years ago is in custody for living a double life in Florida. The 64-year-old man was arrested and charged with desertion after he
He conceded that it was possible that had discussed Donald Trump’s policy positions. Under intense questioning by the Senate, however, he denied previous contacts and said he did not recall elements of the conversation between the Russian ambassador. This adds more unclarity and confusion to this investigation that does not seem to have a clear ending.
Spain is starting to suspend Catalonia’s autonomy from Saturday as the region is bound to declare independence from Spain. Government officials said ministers would meet to activate a law called Article 155. This would allow them to take over running the area. Catalonia leaders will move forward with declaring independence if Spain continues with its current behaviours. If Catalonia declares independence, this could be the biggest news of the year; changing maps and the possible downsides of forming a new country in this current age.
Scientists have long suspected that there is a dramatic decline in insects and it seems that their fear has turned into reality. Research at more than 60 protected areas in Germany says flying insects have declined by more than 76% over the last 30 years. The causes are currently unknown, but this is very concerning for the environment because some insects kill of