Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

The immediate cause appears to be concern about possible sabotage of nuclear power plants and fuel-handling operations from within—either to cause a nuclear incident or to pave the way for Russian forces to seize or retain control of key installations. Ukraine’s nuclear sector is taking steps to remove Russian influence from its operations.

Ukraine 95

Ukraine Russia International Belarus 95

Cars That Think

JULY 29, 2022

In March, when Russia seized Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant—Europe’s largest—the actions veered dangerously close to nuclear disaster. According to the Ukrainian government, Russia has also fired cruise missiles over two more nuclear power stations. National Public Radio, in the U.S., Energoatom. Jeff Merrifield , a former U.S.

Ukraine 104

Ukraine Russia Belarus Power 104

Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

Just a few hours before massed Russian troops and missiles surged over borders with deadly force last month, Ukraine’s grid operator opened a series of high-voltage breakers, disconnecting the nation’s grid from those of Belarus, Russia and the rest of the giant UPS/IPS synchronous AC power zone controlled from Moscow.

Ukraine 101

Ukraine Russia Lithuania Energy 101

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

In 2016, nearly 200 countries ratified the Paris Agreement, an international treaty to reduce emissions and slow global warming. For example, Poland, Belarus and Serbia have committed to 2030 net-zero emissions to increase sustainability. These climate accords call for a 43% decline in emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.

Emissions 58

Emissions Parts Automobile Belarus 58