Has Iran permanently altered America’s military footprint in the Gulf?

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Iran has redrawn the US military footprint in the Middle East, locking the US out of 15 of its colonial bases — potentially permanently. This includes a major military base in Bahrain, the damage to which has forced the US to stretch its supply lines to breaking point. The Iranian strikes have led to the Trump administration clamping down on accurate coverage of the war. Bothersome reporters are now being placed on a black-list. America’s grip on “its” military bases slips Former US general and security analyst Barry McCaffrey posted on X on 23 August: In my judgement, the US Armed…

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Beyond the bean: Coffee’s footprint vs small-format stimulants

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The morning cup of coffee has an impact that most consumers are unaware of. A real impact, in terms of carbon and water. New forms of stimulants are also appearing on the shelves and at the checkout in the UK, from caffeine pouches to concentrated shots, and they raise a legitimate question. The figures associated with a cup of coffee are higher than marketing tends to suggest. So how does coffee actually compare to small-format alternatives, per serving, by the kettle? The hidden weight of your morning brew Most of coffee’s environmental cost is paid before the beans leave the farm.…

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