>agricultural land use contributes 12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions
As those terrible plants are doing all that bad, how much oxygen via photosynthesis are they releasing?
>* Q asked us to find the connections between MOS and US Politicians
Don't recall that drop, got it handy?
Hijacked Galaxy Leader Owner Encouraged by Reports of Imminent Release of Crew
Mike Schuler December 29, 2023
The owner of the Galaxy Leader car carrier that was hijacked by the Houthis as it transited the Red Sea in November says it is encouraged by reports of the imminent release of the ship’s crew.
Galaxy Maritime Ltd, the Isle of Man registered owner of the Galaxy Leader, issued its latest statement on Friday in response to reports from the Philippines that the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers being held is imminent.
The Galaxy Leader, a Bermuda-flagged car carrier chartered by Japanese shipping company NYK, was illegally boarded by armed assailants via helicopter on November 19 as it transited the Red Sea. The ship, which reportedly has ties to an Israeli businessman, has continued to be held in Yemen waters along with its 25 crew.
The ship owner and managers had been hoping to secure the release of the crew members in time for return to their families for Christmas.
“Despite all efforts and those of all the authorities represented by crew members from Bulgaria, Mexico, Romania, Ukraine and the Philippines, our valued seafarers remain in the hands of the Houthis,” Galaxy Maritime said.
Given the considerable costs in repatriation of the seafarers, the company said it is committed covering the costs associated with repatriation and support any operational issues involved.
The Galaxy Leader is the only ship that has been hijacked by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, who have launched a series of drone and missile attacks against shipping purportedly in support of Palestinians who are under siege by Israel in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. According to the U.S., the group has carried out 22 attacks or attempted attacks against merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since October.
Although the attacks appear to be indiscriminate, the Houthis have maintained that they are only targeting Israeli-linked ships or ships traveling to Israel.
https://gcaptain.com/hijacked-galaxy-leader-owner-encouraged-by-reports-of-imminent-release-of-crew/
Locals saying not Standard Oil, next door
Three hurt in explosion and fire in Bridgeport, officials say
Peter Yankowski, Staff Writer Dec. 29, 2023
BRIDGEPORT — Crews have responded to an explosion and fire at an environmental services company on Cross Street Friday afternoon that injured three people.
Commanders at the scene confirmed the incident occurred at Tradebe Environmental Services at 50-57 Cross St., according to Scott Appleby, the city's director of emergency management.
Appleby said the fire department is trying to determine what caused the explosion and fire.
He said three people were injured, two of whom had smoke inhalation and a third who had been burned.
State police said the agency's Fire and Explosion Investigative Unit has been requested to assist the Bridgeport fire marshal's office.
Photos on social media showed a large column of smoke rising into the air over the city.
State police had previously said the fire was located at 299 Bishop Ave., which is the location for Standard Oil. An official for Standard Oil said the fire was not on their property and occurred at the nearby Tradebe Environmental Services.
https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-fire-standard-oil-bishop-avenue-18580181.php
She cranks up just fine, need a few more weekends for the cosmetics