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Iranians evacuate capital Tehran, some say the regime is frightened

时间:2010-12-5 17:23:32  作者:Business   来源:Arts  查看:  评论:0
内容摘要:This 19 million acre expanse is the US's largest wildlife refuge, and back in 2020 Trump authorised drilling in one section of it.

This 19 million acre expanse is the US's largest wildlife refuge, and back in 2020 Trump authorised drilling in one section of it.

Among other things, he suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" and restated his opposition to wind power, saying wind turbines are "driving the whales crazy".His remarks came as his son, Donald Trump Jr, visited Greenland.

Iranians evacuate capital Tehran, some say the regime is frightened

Before arriving by private jet in the capital Nuuk, Trump Jr said he was going on a "personal day trip" to talk to people, and had no meetings planned with government officials.When asked about Trump Jr's visit to Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told Danish TV that "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders" and that only the local population could determine its future.She said "Greenland is not for sale", but stressed Denmark needed close co-operation with the US, a Nato ally.

Iranians evacuate capital Tehran, some say the regime is frightened

Greenland - which has a population of just 57,000 - is the world's largest island and is a strategically important part of the Arctic region.It has wide-ranging autonomy, but its economy is largely dependent on subsidies from Copenhagen and it remains part of the kingdom of Denmark.

Iranians evacuate capital Tehran, some say the regime is frightened

Greenland is also home to a large American space facility and has some of the largest deposits of rare earth minerals, which are crucial in the manufacture of batteries and high-tech devices.

Trump suggested the island is crucial to military efforts to track Chinese and Russian ships, which he said are "all over the place"."We know conservation is full of tough choices, and this one wasn't made lightly," they said.

"We took expert advice, explored all options, and ultimately, this is the step we need to take to bring long-term benefits to the landscape."At the same time, we're making sure that nothing goes to waste—ensuring the goat meat enters the food chain in a responsible way."

A Scottish government spokesman said: "No changes to the law are considered required at the moment."Anyone undertaking hunting in Scotland should be aware of their responsibilities under the law and best practice guides that already exist."

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