Oil, Blood, Sweat and Tears
30-second summary: We emitted more CO2e than ever in 2018. Heat waves in Europe with higher temperatures than the disastrous heat wave in 2003. Heat wave and severe water shortage in India that will worsen the coming years. Heat waves are predicted results of global heating. The Strait of Hormuz is essential for oil supply. Anyone who controls it will control the world economy. US are deploying troops and amphibious assault ships to that region. Is that a threat or preparations for war against Iran? 660k Swedish Facebook users are opposing high petrol prices. The group has addressed an urban-rural conflict area, and might defer politicians from tackling global heating. When I started this blog, I wanted to avoid discussing current events and focus on slower and more profound changes in the world we live in and the lives we will be able to live. This blog post will be an exception and I will discuss some recent events. Oil - BP's Statistical Review of Global Energy 201