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    It’s no small matter; India has started to fight back.

    This has once again made Trump look like a fool.The day before, Trump had claimed that under his strong pressure, he “heard” that India would no longer buy oil from Russia, and he would “wait and see”.The next day (August 2nd), two anonymous senior Indian officials stated that the Indian government’s policy had not changed, and India would continue to buy Russian oil as usual.I noticed that some Western media ran headlines like, “India defies heavy U.S. tariff pressure, will continue to buy Russian oil”.Indian officials said that the Indian government has “never instructed oil companies to reduce imports from…

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    The energy crisis in California

    I grew up in California, where September often brings the hottest weather of the year. This heat is a torment for everyone. I’ve always wondered why high school football teams insist on conducting preseason training when temperatures soar. But that’s just how it is in the Golden State – when school starts, so does the heat wave. It’s early September now, and the weather in California has predictably heated up like clockwork. The high temperatures put a huge strain on the state’s power system as everyone cranks up their air conditioners to stay cool. The main power dispatching agency in…

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    Blue economy from a global perspective

    The blue economy originates from the principle of sustainable development. With the deepening of international exchanges and research, its connotation has been continuously enriched, and interdisciplinary research (especially at the integration level) is crucial for case analysis.Coasts and oceans constitute one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth, providing diverse services such as disaster prevention, climate regulation, carbon sequestration, fisheries, renewable energy, shipping, and tourism. They form the basis of global marine economic activities worth $3-5 trillion annually, with marine economy accounting for 15%-20% of GDP in some East Asian countries.Since the 21st century, the blue economy has garnered increasing…