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Aboriginals in Australia are attempting to reclaim a sacred image that depicts aliens in the early days of British exploration. The Wandjina are cloud and rain spirits drawn on cliffs and cave walls throughout Western Kimberley, dating back around 4,000 years. It is commonly believed amongst UFOlogists that these Wandjina may represent alien beings sent to Earth. Abc.net.au reports: Worrora woman Leah Umbagai said they were considered sacred by three tribes in the area.

Billionaire Bill Gates called for “a kind of global government” this week, arguing that the creation of a one world government would be needed to combat major issues such as “climate change.” Speaking with Germany’s “Süddeutsche Zeitung” newspaper, Gates said that the United Nations doesnt have enough power and must be granted full governmental control “for the good of humanity.” “You can make fun of it, but in truth it is sad how the conference in Copenhagen is run, how individuals who behave like the UN system failed,” Gates said according to an English translation in the Huffington Post.

Scientists have created a safe and long-lasting battery made from artificial diamond and nuclear waste that can last for more than 5,000 years. The diamond battery emits less radiation than a banana and could help solve the problem of nuclear waste. RT.com reports: Researchers at the University of Bristol have found a means of creating a battery capable of generating clean electricity for five millennia, or as long as human civilization has existed.

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It is no secret that the coal industry has faced hard times for the last few years. Environmental concerns led President Obama to institute more stringent regulatory requirements, while cheap natural gas created intense competition. Against that backdrop, many coal industry participants and investors hoped that President Trump would be able to reverse those fortunes.