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[reasonsforhope]

Masterpost: Reasons I firmly believe we will beat climate change

Posts are in reverse chronological order (by post date, not article date), mostly taken from my "climate change" tag, which I went through all the way back to the literal beginning of my blog. Will update periodically.

Especially big deal articles/posts are in bold.

Big picture:

Mature trees offer hope in world of rising emissions (x)

Spying from space: How satellites can help identify and rein in a potent climate pollutant (x)

Good news: Tiny urban green spaces can cool cities and save lives (x)

Conservation and economic development go hand in hand, more often than expected (x)

The exponential growth of solar power will change the world (x)

Sun Machines: Solar, an energy that gets cheaper and cheaper, is going to be huge (x)

Wealthy nations finally deliver promised climate aid, as calls for more equitable funding for poor countries grow (x)

For Earth Day 2024, experts are spreading optimism – not doom. Here's why. (x)

Opinion: I’m a Climate Scientist. I’m Not Screaming Into the Void Anymore. (x)

The World’s Forests Are Doing Much Better Than We Think (x)

‘Staggering’ green growth gives hope for 1.5C, says global energy chief (x)

Beyond Catastrophe: A New Climate Reality Is Coming Into View (x)

Young Forests Capture Carbon Quicker than Previously Thought (x)

Yes, climate change can be beaten by 2050. Here's how. (x)

Soil improvements could keep planet within 1.5C heating target, research shows (x)

The global treaty to save the ozone layer has also slowed Arctic ice melt (x)

The doomers are wrong about humanity’s future — and its past (x)

Scientists Find Methane is Actually Offsetting 30% of its Own Heating Effect on Planet (x)

Are debt-for-climate swaps finally taking off? (x)

High seas treaty: historic deal to protect international waters finally reached at UN (x)

How Could Positive ‘Tipping Points’ Accelerate Climate Action? (x)

Specific examples:

Environmental Campaigners Celebrate As Labour Ends Tory Ban On New Onshore Wind Projects (x)

Private firms are driving a revolution in solar power in Africa (x)

How the small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu drastically cut plastic pollution (x)

Rewilding sites have seen 400% increase in jobs since 2008, research finds [Scotland] (x)

The American Climate Corps take flight, with most jobs based in the West (x)

Waste Heat Generated from Electronics to Warm Finnish City in Winter Thanks to Groundbreaking Thermal Energy Project (x)

Climate protection is now a human right — and lawsuits will follow [European Union] (x)

A new EU ecocide law ‘marks the end of impunity for environmental criminals’ (x)

Solar hits a renewable energy milestone not seen since WWII [United States] (x)

These are the climate grannies. They’ll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren. [United States and Native American Nations] (x)

Century of Tree Planting Stalls the Warming Effects in the Eastern United States, Says Study (x)

Chart: Wind and solar are closing in on fossil fuels in the EU (x)

UK use of gas and coal for electricity at lowest since 1957, figures show (x)

Countries That Generate 100% Renewable Energy Electricity (x)

Indigenous advocacy leads to largest dam removal project in US history [United States and Native American Nations] (x)

India’s clean energy transition is rapidly underway, benefiting the entire world (x)

China is set to shatter its wind and solar target five years early, new report finds (x)

‘Game changing’: spate of US lawsuits calls big oil to account for climate crisis (x)

Largest-ever data set collection shows how coral reefs can survive climate change (x)

The Biggest Climate Bill of Your Life - But What Does It DO? [United States] (x)

Good Climate News: Headline Roundup April 1st through April 15th, 2023 (x)

How agroforestry can restore degraded lands and provide income in the Amazon (x) [Brazil]

Loss of Climate-Crucial Mangrove Forests Has Slowed to Near-Negligable Amount Worldwide, Report Hails (x)

Agroecology schools help communities restore degraded land in Guatemala (x)

Climate adaptation:

Solar-powered generators pull clean drinking water 'from thin air,' aiding communities in need: 'It transforms lives' (x)

‘Sponge’ Cities Combat Urban Flooding by Letting Nature Do the Work [China] (x)

Indian Engineers Tackle Water Shortages with Star Wars Tech in Kerala (x)

A green roof or rooftop solar? You can combine them in a biosolar roof — boosting both biodiversity and power output (x)

Global death tolls from natural disasters have actually plummeted over the last century (x)

Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy a City Can Be (x)

This city turns sewage into drinking water in 24 hours. The concept is catching on [Namibia] (x)

Plants teach their offspring how to adapt to climate change, scientists find (x)

Resurrecting Climate-Resilient Rice in India (x)

Other Masterposts:

Going carbon negative and how we're going to fix global heating (x)

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[stupittmoran]

"We didn't just close down our coal fired power stations, we blew them up, we were so certain we were right to do so. At the same time, China is building the equivalent of two new coal fired power stations a week. India has a vast expansion programme of coal fired power stations." "The contribution which this country is making to these outcomes is not merely minimal, it's non-existent. Everything that we do is completely blotted out by what much larger countries are doing to maintain their own power." "If you want to live in a country where nobody can afford to heat their house… if you want lots of people to lose their jobs because there's no energy, if you want to be cold all the time… then carry on believing that the demand to go for Net Zero is intelligent and thoughtful." --Peter Hitchens delivers a savage takedown of Net Zero

[incorrectmahabharatquotes]

i love the incorrect quotes, but i dont agree with your political views. if its not much, could you explain why ur so anti bjp?(thats what i assume anyway)

You know, I actually think that the memes and the quotes are sort of a natural extension of our political views. I'll explain but it might get a little long. Stay with me here.

Firstly, I want to say that I think this way of perceiving politics is so fundamentally wrong.

"Anti-BJP", "Pro-BJP", "Anti-Congress", "pro-congress" etc etc. This isn't a cricket match where you're rooting for your favourite team. Politicians, as a general rule, are a bunch of liars. They lie to gain power and control. It's OUR duty, as CITIZENS, to keep them accountable and in their lane so they actually do their goddamn jobs. That's how the democracy is supposed to work. If they don't do their job properly, you vote them out of the seat. They work for us, and not the other way around.

In India, we grow up with this idea of not questioning your elders. Papa ne keh diya, bas keh diya. As children our natural instinct of curiosity and inquisitiveness is stifled. We go to schools and the same pattern follows. Don't question the authority. Keep your head down and colour inside the lines. We internalise this lesson to colossal degrees. Is it any wonder that we all struggle with critical thinking? If you're spoonfed "the correct answer" your entire life, you never learn to find if what you were told is correct or not. This exact thing is used by all politicians across the entire political spectrum. They use our learned behaviour of deferring to authority and never questioning power against us. The leader of the country becomes the patriarch. Papa ne keh diya, bas keh diya.

I have various issues with various political parties in India, in fact. I have no love lost for any of them. I don't exactly believe in unconditional loyalty to politicians.

Since you brought up the BJP, let's talk about that. My biggest issue with them is their politics of communal hatred. All they keep yapping about is hindu-muslim this and hindu-muslim that. For what? They could spend their time talking about actual issues but the low-hanging fruit of stoking communal hatred is easier to grab onto. Remember when the British did the same thing? It was bad then and it's bad now. All this unrest just to get votes. Imagine fucking up the mind of an entire nation like this and then demanding to be praised for it.

Their foundational roots are from the RSS and that entire organisation's existence is just insane to me. It's even more insane that they managed to go from a fringe ideology to becoming mainstream. "Hindu rashtra", it seems. Who even wants that? WHY do they want that? Is it such a bad fate to live in peace and harmony with other religions? A lot of their talking points are about how much they hate the islamic nations and how those are horrible and then they want to turn around and do the same thing?!? Is the hypocrisy not clear? So what if other countries are religious states? Why can't we try to be different? Maybe I'M the stupid one for thinking all humans are the same that we should treat everyone the same. Who knows.

There are also a bunch of other issues that the BJP has racked up during their rule. The demonetisation disaster, mismanagement of government funds to create public infrastructure, letting the interests of billionaire business ruin PROTECTED FOREST AREAS for mining coal that they didn't even need, introducing and passing HORRIBLE bills through the parliament without any thought or discussion, literally ignoring the plight of people dying in riots, CORRUPTION, destroying the public sector and letting for-profit capitalists free reign in a country which has practically no proper labour laws, aiding in creating a historical record of INCOME INEQUALITY that is higher than it was during the fucking colonial era, fucking up the press even more somehow to the point where they control all of the media houses.

This is not even scratching the surface. I could keep going.

My issue is not whether people vote for the BJP or not. Even if you like the BJP, my issue is that people seem willing to turn a blind eye to all the issues with the government and not even hold them accountable for it.

Vote for whoever you want. My only request is to keep your government accountable. Keep the power in check. The politicians should be SCARED of the citizens fury if they do something wrong. They shouldn't be free to do whatever and get off scot free.

That's our political stance, really. It's Pro-Exercise-Your-Democratic-Rights-As-Citizen.

We will always encourage others to be wary of people with too much power.

Now coming back to why I said the memes reflect our political stance, it's because it's obvious to see why we happen to be willing to risk being a little critical of a literary text. You have to be a little transgressive, in a sense. Perfect obedience and perfect reverence stifles people from engaging with something to their full potential.

I'm sorry to say that if you enjoy the memes and the quotes, you are also being a little transgressive like us. You're also questioning the authority of a religion to an extent. Perhaps our political leanings aren't as different as you might believe.

-Mod S

[antaxzantax]

What do you think about each notable member of the Ashford family? What do you like the most and the least about them? Any general thoughts?

Since there is hardly any information on the Ashford family as a whole, I will respond directly with my headcanons.

VERONICA ASHFORD

Great-granddaughter of Anne of Great Britain and the youngest of six children, she was always noted for her suspicious erudition and natural beauty. As a child, she enjoyed working in the office of her father, a Scottish businessman who reinvested his inherited Stuart fortune in coal mining. She assisted her father as a bookkeeper and served as his scientific advisor because of her innate talent for learning and her insatiable curiosity for knowledge. At the age of 16 she graduated with a degree in natural sciences, but never pursued a doctorate because she was more interested in business.

When her father was about to die, she conspired with her older brother Rupert to disinherit her other four siblings, taking advantage of her father's favouritism towards her and Rupert and the political circumstances of the time. Two brothers ended up in exile in continental Europe, a third murdered and a fourth disappeared. As agreed, Rupert shared half of the inheritance with Veronica. Veronica took over the factories her father managed in southern Scotland and decided to expand both her business and her fortune.

She built new factories in the north-east of England, north of the River Tyne, which spurred the urbanisation and industrialisation of the Northumberland coast from Newcastle to Berwick. As was common during the Victorian era, the labour force, which was hired for less than half a dollar today, consisted of poor peasant families exiled from the countryside and, especially, of children, mostly orphans who were employed from the streets and orphanages. Working conditions were deplorable and workers who died on the job were buried in mass graves in and around the factories. As today, Veronica prioritised maximum profit at minimum cost. This policy led to a steady growth of her own fortune, surpassing even that of her own family, the Campbells. Apart from industry, Veronica was involved in the colonisation of the East Indies, particularly India and Indochina, where she owned numerous plantations and ran her own company for the recruitment and shipping of slaves in Asia.

These ventures helped to strengthen her political influence, largely inherited from her royal ancestry, and to finance scientific projects and expeditions. It was the latter that made her popular in academic circles, and she became an honorary member of the Royal Society for the Advancement of Natural Science in London. She also ended up becoming an advisor and right-hand woman to Victoria I, a position that ennobled her. Although she aspired to be a duchess like her father, she was eventually granted the title of countess to avoid dynastic conflict with the Crown. She chose Ashford as the name of her title in honour of the village of the same name in Cornwall where she used to summer with her family. The title of Ashford was also adopted as her surname, and she became known as Ashford-Campbell-Douglas-Stuart, or simply Ashford. She chose Northumberland as her home and had his manor house, Ashford Hall, built there.

She married a distant cousin for convenience and had an only son, Stanley, born of a passionate affair with a Prussian general. Her personality was narcissistic and controlling, apathetic to the suffering of those she did not consider part of her social class, but loving and devoted to her family and close friends.

She died of natural causes in 1900.

STANLEY ASHFORD

Stanley was rather continuist with the economic and political line established by Veronica, but also opportunistic. When the First World War broke out, he turned his factories over to the production of armaments and munitions. With the progressive emergence of the United States as a power, he opened new industrial businesses in the country, becoming well known among the American upper class.

With the abolition of slavery and the improvement of working conditions, Stanley was one of the few businessmen in the UK who still clung to the old practices of the Industrial Revolution, such as child labour. Stanley continued to promote child labour in his factories until the Prime Minister sent him a note warning him that it was no longer socially acceptable. For this reason, Stanley became a rather unpopular figure in Northumberland, being characterised as a bogeyman who abducted children to lock them up forever in his factories. To clean up his image, he began investing in charities and negotiating with the workers' unions.

Stanley was noted for his fascination with the occult sciences. In a hidden room at Ashford Hall, he began to keep all sorts of esoteric trinkets and books. His favourite activity was psychophonies, which he practised assiduously, especially after the death of Veronica, with whom he claimed to contact from beyond the grave.

In politics, he was sympathetic to official positions after rejecting the creation of Northern Ireland, which led to his expulsion from the House of Lords, although he later regained his seat.

He married a Scottish Highlander and had twins, Thomas and Arthur. His personality was more moderate than Veronica's, although he was always brusque and uncompromising.

He died during the 1920s.

THOMAS ASHFORD

His untimely death meant that he was barely able to function as head of the family. Arthur's older brother, his brief life was marked by alcohol and prostitution. His addiction to alcohol began when he was very young, mainly because of social pressure and later because of his personal problems, mostly due to his constant affairs with prostitutes.

Apart from his bad life, he was very much loved by Stanley and his brother Arthur, with whom he always maintained a close friendship. Like his grandmother and father, Thomas only obtained a university degree, and quickly went into the family business. Politically, he was a forerunner of Scottish nationalism and Jacobism, both of which he espoused in his numerous pamphlets and works written under pseudonyms. In one letter he wrote that the Ashfords were Scots living in England.

Although he was betrothed, he never married, as he died before formalising his marriage and having children. He was noted for his cheerful and joking personality.

He died of liver cancer in the 1930s.

ARTHUR ASHFORD

After his brother's untimely death, he assumed his position as head of the family. From an early age, he stood out as a bookworm. His main interests were anthropology, sociology and history, from which he graduated. Moreover, Arthur was the first Earl Ashford to be awarded a doctorate with honours under the modern university system. He was a university lecturer and during the World Wars worked as a propagandist in the service of the British government. He wrote several books related to propaganda and social control through culture or ideology. Unlike his predecessors, he did not specialise in the natural sciences and business, although he must have run the family enterprises

He was a highly respected and well-known scholar, although he was also considered an obscure figure because of his misanthropic view of the human species and his introverted and discreet personality. He married a Welsh woman and had two sons, George and Edward. George would end up distancing himself from the family due to problems of conscience to the point of being disinherited by his own father, Arthur. Edward continued with his family and quickly became known for his scientific talents. Arthur and Edward became inseparable, although Edward would eventually take a completely different path from his father by turning to the natural sciences. Politically, Arthur abandoned the nationalist and Jacobite line of his twin brother Thomas for his loyalty to the British Crown.

He died in 1959 of liver cancer.

EDWARD ASHFORD

After becoming an Earl following Arthur's death, Edward focused on research and capitalising on his research. For this reason, he partnered with Oswell E. Spencer and funded the discovery of the Progenitor virus. He would later synthesise the first variant of the Progenitor virus: the Tyrant virus. Like his father, he was a famed and highly respected scholar with wide national and international political influence through his many contacts in the United Kingdom and the United States. Although conservative, his stance was tempered by his concern about nuclear war between the two hegemonic blocs. Apart from his research, he aspired to bolster his family's political and economic status.

He had an older brother, George, from whom he separated, although he always maintained a cordial relationship with him. He married a Dutch scientist, Elizabeth, whom he met in Canada. They had one child, Alexander, whom he always supported, even when he came up with the CODE project: Veronica. His personality was polite and professional, more optimistic than his father's and even idealistic.

He died in 1968 in an accident with the Progenitor virus.

ALEXANDER ASHFORD

After the unexpected death of his father, he took over the baton, becoming president of Umbrella and biological father of the two children that resulted from the CODE project: Veronica. Initially, he did not think they would be his biological children, but to avoid a confrontation with their mother and legal problems, he had no choice but to become involved in their conception himself.

The son of a British father and a Dutch mother, Alexander has both nationalities and is bilingual in English and Dutch. He was always very close to his father, whom he considered his role model. However, he was never his equal, a fact that triggers his insecurity and depressive tendencies. He hates George for abandoning his family. Unlike Edward, who is open and outgoing, Alexander is withdrawn, inexpressive and not given to establishing emotional bonds except with his closest friends or partners.

[man-and-atom]

Australian coal exports are set to rise for at least the next three years on growing demand for the dirtiest fossil fuel in India and Southeast Asia. Exports of thermal coal, the single biggest cause of climate change, will see the most volume growth, rising 7.3% this year, the report shows.

“Thermal coal” is used for generating electricity. That is a job which can be done just as well by uranium. Why in the world are there large, new coal-fired power stations around the world demanding all this coal?

[neevkothari]

How Delhi, India can be a more sustainable community in terms of Affordable and clean energy?

Delhi is a city of over 33 million people. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city's infrastructure is struggling to meet the needs of its growing population. In order to build a more sustainable community, we need to address some of the unsustainable practices that are currently in place.

One of the biggest problems in Delhi is its reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The city's appetite for power is growing at an alarming rate, and most of this power is coming from coal and oil. This is not only bad for the environment, but it is also contributing to air pollution levels that are dangerously high.

To make Delhi more sustainable, we need to transition to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro power. The government has already started to take some steps in this direction, such as installing solar panels on public buildings and incentivizing the use of electric vehicles. However, we need to do more to encourage the widespread adoption of renewable energy.

Another unsustainable practice in Delhi is the overuse of private vehicles. The city's streets are clogged with cars and motorbikes, which contribute to air pollution and traffic congestion. The government needs to invest in public transportation infrastructure, such as buses and metro trains, to make it easier for people to get around without using their cars. This would not only improve air quality, but it would also reduce traffic congestion and make the city more livable.

The waste management system in Delhi is also a major problem. The city generates over 10,000 tons of waste every day, most of which ends up in landfills. The government needs to enforce stricter waste management practices, such as waste segregation at the source, composting, and recycling. This would not only reduce the amount of waste going to landfills, but it would also create jobs in the waste management sector.

Water scarcity is another major challenge facing Delhi. The city relies heavily on groundwater, which is being depleted at an alarming rate. The government needs to invest in rainwater harvesting and other water conservation measures to ensure that the city has enough water for its residents.

In conclusion, there are many things that need to be done to make Delhi a more sustainable community. The government needs to invest in affordable and clean energy sources, public transportation infrastructure, waste management, and water conservation. The public also needs to be educated about the importance of sustainability and encouraged to adopt sustainable habits in their daily lives. By working together, we can make Delhi a more sustainable city that is better for the environment and its residents.

[seriouslycromulent]

OK. So hear me out ...

I'm sure I'm late to the game on this, but I have an idea that I'd like to pitch to Dean Devlin/John Rogers that I'm sure they've heard a hundred times by now.

You know how there's a Korean version of Leverage? If not, there is. See here to learn more. (Don't feel bad if you didn't know. I just learned about it this month.) Well, I think a lot of Leverage fans like myself would love to watch the Korean version, but probably don't know how to access it ... legally.

With that in mind, what if there were more versions of Leverage from around the globe, but they're in the form of the "Leverage International" concept and fans of the original series (and all subsequent series) can watch them on Amazon's Freevee service like you can watch Leverage: Redemption now?

Each spinoff/office would simply be a branch of the company as it exists today. So a spinoff or version of the show in South Africa, would be the South African office. A spinoff in India would be the Indian branch of the company. And so on and so forth.

Of course, all the shows would be slightly different because their teams are different, they're dealing with local and national problems related to corruption that may be specific to their part of the world, and the humor/stories would mirror the sensibilities of each nation.

And with each show, Leverage fans can tune into Amazon's Freevee and watch the shows from around the world. There's also the possibility for crossovers -- not just from our original cast, but among the other casts as well.

So I'm sure I'm not the first to have this idea, but I want to say that I'm not just interested in this concept as a fan of the show. I like this concept because as I've recently gone back and re-watched episodes of the original series, I'm also remembering all of the corruption, scandals and news stories that inspired the show and what was going on in the country/world at that time.

Some of those scandals have been forgotten due to the constant chaos of today; others are only referenced from time to time. But each one shined a light on a major sociopolitical or cultural issue that deserves to be talked about even more and exposed. And not just the major news stories like the Monsanto-inspired one (The Hot Potato Job - s4e5), the coal mining-inspired one (The Underground Job - s3e10) or the private prison-inspired one (The Jailhouse Job - s3e1). But also the small town corruption stories like we saw in The Grave Danger Job (s4e7) or The Studio Job (s3e6).

Imagine an international series franchise that shines a light on the ill deeds of the rich and powerful in every country where there's a Leverage spinoff?

And fans of the show can watch those spinoffs and learn about the problems those nations face, perhaps recognizing how many of our rich and powerful villains are alike across the world -- but also exposing how we can see these schemes and corrupt folks for who they are in our own backyard. Maybe even going so far as to encourage more of us to get involved in pushing back against these broken systems that often protect them.

Yes, I know I'm putting way too much responsibility on a fictional wishful-thinking TV series. But from a storytelling point-of-view, it would be glorious to see the franchise grow even more beyond U.S. borders and to share with the world all of the various ways that people are marginalized all across the planet. I've always said that people are far more alike than they are different, and that goes for villains as much as it goes for heroes.

What do you think Leverage fans? Would you be interested in watching other countries' versions of Leverage (or what's happening in the Leverage offices in [insert nation here]) on an affordable or free streaming platform?

[scotianostra]

On or around 19th February 1792 Arthur Anderson was born  at Böd of Gremista, Lerwick.

Having recognised his son was intelligent, and having a great regard for education  Arthur was sent to a small elementary school set up by the Rev John Turnbull.   However, aged 12, He had to leave school to earn some money.  He was employed by Thomas Bolt of Bressay, a fish-curer and general merchant.  Arthur was given the job of beachboy, cleaning fish, then spreading them, when salted, on the beach.  However,  Bolt soon recognised Arthur’s intelligence, and put him to work in his office, where he acquired useful business habits.  He also continued to see the Rev Turnbull, who further satisfied his urge to learn.

By the time Arthur was 15, Britain was at war with France, and British navy ships frequently visited Shetland looking for “recruits”.  The Press Gang forcibly removed young men  to enrol in the Navy, and in 1807 Arthur was frogmarched to a boat waiting to take him to the Navy ship offshore. Fortunately, Bolt’s guarantee that Arthur would join up at 16 saved him, and the following year Arthur found a berth on a visiting warship bound for Portsmouth, and the Royal Navy.

By 1809 he was midshipman on board the 64-gunner HMS Ardent, but soon realised that expenses as an officer required more money than he possessed, so in 1810 he transferred to the smaller HMS  Bermuda .   There he served five years as captain’s clerk , reading avidly and becoming fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. He left in 1815, one of 3000 Shetlanders who served in the Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

Seeking work in London,  Arthur’s uncle, Peter Ridland, introduced him to Brodie Willcox, a young man starting out as a ship-broker.  Employed at first in Willcox’s office as a clerk, the company’s connections with Spain and Portugal meant he soon became invaluable, and in 1822 joined Willcox as a partner in a firm of ship charterers.  That same year he married Mary Ann Hill, daughter of a shipowner.

The new firm proved successful, and soon acquired its own ship, later fitted out with guns and used for Portuguese trade.  During subsequent civil wars in Spain and Portugal, the company supported the royalists, including shipment of arms and extra vessels – a sound decision, resulting in contracts with both countries to deliver mail, and entitlement to fly a flag embodying the colours of Spain and Portugal.

Despite traditionalists’ misgivings, they began increasingly to use steamships, forming the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company, then in 1840 the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company– the beginning of P&O, with Anderson and Willcox directors.  While Willcox ran the company in London, Anderson travelled widely, problem-solving.   Within ten years, they sailed to India and the Far East, owning property in many countries, and forming an essential part of British trade.  This included transportation of opium from India to China – a legal trade at that time, although not universally approved of by the British public.

Having established these regular routes for their ships, Arthur suggested a way to avoid the hazardous journey round the Cape of Good Hope would be to construct a canal between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, via Suez.  However, the British disagreed, and in 1869 France and Egypt collaborated in building the Suez Canal.  Meanwhile, Arthur arranged transportation of mail and passengers overland by horse-drawn carriages, with coal for the steamships carried by 4000 camels.  

During all this activity, he never forgot his birthplace   His philosophy was , “Wealth ought not to be sought for its own sake, but as a means of being useful to others.” It’s a pity the now owners of P & O don’t hold the same beliefs!

In 1836 he founded Shetland’s first newspaper, The Shetland Journal, financed, edited and largely written by himself.  He attacked the power  wielded by lairds over crofting and fishing, as well as suggesting social improvements, and his Liberal policies proved very popular, including his petition to Parliament protesting against the invidious Corn Laws. Unfortunately, it proved too difficult to produce the paper from London, and after a few years it closed down

In an attempt to break the monopoly of the lairds, and put an end to fishing tenure, he set up the Shetland Fishery Co  in 1837on the island of Vaila.   He aimed to open up new markets, and provide work for men too poor to have their own boats  He introduced new methods, and paid wages. Initially successful, his lease expired in the ‘40s, his health was beginning to fail, and business ceased. However,  the lairds’ grip on fishing could be loosened – young men had discovered an independence not available to their parents, and meant to keep it.

In 1839 he was largely responsible for Shetland’s first steamship, enabling speedier mail services.   Also, from 1847-1852 he was Liberal MP for Orkney and Shetland.

Nor did he forget the women.  Shetland women knew how to knit and spin, to supplement  the family income, but usually they “sold” their knitwear to  local merchants in exchange for goods, not cash – the invidious Truck System.  Arthur encouraged knitting of lace items for a friend’s shop in London, for payment in cash,  and in 1837 he presented some fine examples to Queen Victoria.  Impressed, she immediately ordered a dozen pairs of lace stockings, the court ladies followed suit and a burgeoning fine lace industry emerged.

Since his own schooldays, Arthur had an interest in the education of those unable to afford private schooling.  In 1852 he employed a teacher in the Skerries, then in 1862, despite no local support whatsoever, he built the Anderson Educational Institute in Lerwick, to provide secondary education.   It featured a relief sculpture of his parting with Thomas Bolt in 1808, whose advice was to become the school motto – “Dö weel an’ persevere”.  This resulted in increased opportunities for Shetland youngsters, and greatly changed the structure of local society.  Outwith the isles, he also set up schools in Southampton for the children of P&O employees, while in London he provided the Norwood Working Men’s Institute for social, cultural and trade union purposes.

When his beloved wife died in 1864, he fulfilled her wish of erecting the Widows’ Asylum in Lerwick, (now the Anderson Homes,) intended for the widows of Shetland fishermen and seamen.  A separate fund, the Shetland Widows’ Trust, still operates today.

In 1862 Brodie Willcox died, whereupon Arthur became Chairman as well as Managing Director of P&O.  However, his poor health finally proved too much, and in February 1868 he too died, aged 76 and still working.

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

“Col. Warden Recalls Hindu 'Invasion’,” Border Cities Star. February 16, 1933. Page 5.  ---- Addresses Lions; Plan To Make Jobs Is Advanced ---- THE Koma Gato Maru incident in Vancouver in 1914 was related by Colonel John W. Warden, O.B.E., D S O., at last night's meeting of the Windsor Lions Club, held in the Norton-Palmer Hotel. The other features of the program were Edward Harding's plan for the relief of unemployment and the announcement that Dr. H. Irvine Wiley was chosen as the new district governor of Lions. 

'"When war is in the offing," declared Colonel Warden, "nations who are anxious to go to war show it by their plans. Previous to the world war Germany planned against England. They sent 300 strikers out to the coal mines in British Columbia to bring on a strike a year before the war. This was done so that no coal would be available for the navy or commercial purposes. 

"I was stationed there just one year then and it presented a delicate situation. We rounded up 100 men but we could not find the ringleaders. To find them we said that we were going out of town and we left town but waited just outside of the town. As soon as we had left 1,500 men gathered in one place and we were notified immediately. We came back to town and captured the ringleaders and had them brought up for trial. This was done in spite of considerable disturbance from the women folks. 

Wishing to cause trouble within the British Empire Germany collected 350 Hindu deserters of the Indian Army, took them to Shanghai and sent them to Canada. British naval authorities were watching their movements and notified us in Vancouver. We were told to handle the situation with diplomacy and to avoid trouble. 

'Canadian officials told us not to allow them to land by any means. When the boat, the Koma Gato Maru, pulled into the harbor took 20 sea-going launches and a tug out to meet it. The man in charge of immigration was not familiar with East Indians and lost their respect by going to them first. A man who was then a member of Parliament and is now a cabinet minister made the same mistake.

"They often promised to go back peaceably but their promises were only tricks to get supplies. '"Immigration officials sent 200 policemen out at midnight to surprise the Indians but they were waiting and drove the police away by throwing missiles of every kind down at them in the smaller boat. I was struck in the back with a large lump of coal and then they cut the grappling ropes. 

'"Finally I went out to their ship and told them that if they did not leave by five o'clock we would bring a warship out and make them leave. The warship came alongside with men marching on deck and at two minutes to five they cast anchor and moved out the harbor under our escort. As we left them they took off their sandals and threw, them at us and spit at us.

"When they got back to India they started a riot and two-thirds of them were killed and the rest captured. Then the war started and I left but shortly afterwards our interpreter who had been threatened with myself was shot while in the courtroom. 

"This is just an example." concluded Colonel Warden, "of how other nations seek to make trouble for Great Britain when they are planning a war." 

A plan for the relief of unemployment was submitted by Mr. Harding and a committee was appointed to present it to the Border Chamber of Commerce. The plan has been tried and found sound in Rochester, New York, and now other cities are undertaking it. It calls for a canvass of all citizens and obtaining their pledges to spend whatever amount they can in the next three months on improving homes, factories, stores, buildings and grounds and for the purchase of new articles. In Rochester and Monroe County the residents pledged themselves to spend $6.026.351.95 during the next three months. The plan is designed to prevent hoarding of money and to create employment.

[AL: A remarkable display of the racist, classist, conspiracy theorizing of the Canadian military and political elite, especially the ‘small fry’ of this class - local administrators, politicians, police, prison, military and capitalists, the powerful on a municipal or rural level, who can only understand events in their time as the acts of agitators and foreign enemies. It’s clearly a post-facto argument, too, sort of like The Simpsons’ Moe claiming ‘even when I knew it was the bears, I knew it was them [the immigrants].’ People like Warden opposed to Sikh immigration or strikers didn’t hide behind ‘imperial Germany did it’ at the time - they just argued that White Canada had to keep out the wrong colour and punish the labour agitator. The implication here, too, is that the unrest of the Great Depression was being caused by the Soviet Union.]

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Analysing Metal Giants and Banking Trends: Key Market Indicators to Watch

Investors must understand metals and banking performance to make decisions. Tata Steel influences metals market trends. Key indicators like the Tata Steel share price reveal industrial sector health, particularly steel production and exports. Such stocks reflect economic demand, global commodity prices, and industrial growth, which investors monitoring the manufacturing sector need.

However, banking is crucial to the financial market. The Nifty Bank index tracks major Indian banking stocks. This index measures the financial sector by including public and private banks. The banking industry is closely tied to economic activity and affected by interest rates, loan growth, asset quality, and monetary policy. Investors can evaluate market sentiment, liquidity, and economic health by analysing Nifty Bank movements.

Key Indicators to Watch

Global Demand and Commodity PricesFor metal giants, global demand plays a significant role. Steel demand from sectors like construction, automotive, and infrastructure affects revenue growth. Commodity prices, such as iron ore and coking coal, directly impact profit margins for companies in the metal industry. Rising prices may boost revenues but can also increase production costs.

Interest Rate TrendsThe banking sector's profitability heavily relies on interest rate trends. Higher interest rates may improve banks' net interest margins (NIMs), while lower rates can boost credit demand. Central bank policies, including the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decisions, directly affect banking performance and investor confidence in this sector.

Economic Growth and Industrial OutputThe metals sector flourishes during periods of strong economic growth. An increase in infrastructure spending, housing projects, and manufacturing activity drives demand for steel and other metals. Similarly, banks benefit from higher credit growth when economic activities expand.

Earnings and Asset QualityInvestors need to monitor quarterly earnings reports of banks and metal companies. For banks, asset quality, represented by non-performing assets (NPAs), is a critical indicator. Low NPAs signify stability and efficient risk management. For metal companies, revenue growth, operating margins, and debt levels are key indicators.

Global and Domestic PoliciesGovernment policies, such as infrastructure investments, export duties, and steel production incentives, can influence the metals sector. Likewise, reforms in banking regulations, credit schemes, and loan recovery mechanisms shape the banking industry. External factors like trade policies, global steel prices, and foreign exchange rates also impact these sectors.

Why These Sectors Matter

The metals and banking sectors are foundational to economic progress. Metal giants drive industrial and infrastructure growth, which creates jobs and boosts GDP. Simultaneously, banks provide the necessary credit and financial support to fuel this growth. Together, they act as key indicators of the economy's health and direction.

Investors analysing market trends in these sectors can gain insights into broader economic changes. By tracking factors like Tata Steel’s share price and Nifty Bank movements, investors can make informed decisions to optimise returns. Consistent monitoring of these key market indicators helps understand risks and growth opportunities within the economy.

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Latest Industry Insights - Solar and Wind Energy Developments in India

India makes great progress every day in renewable energy, and solar and wind energy are leading the charge towards a greener future. As the country focuses more on clean energy, these two sources are becoming key players in how we power homes, businesses, and industries. Here are some of the latest updates in solar and wind energy in India, and the reasons they have become so important.

Why Are Solar and Wind Energy So Important?

Traditional energy sources like coal and oil are not only running out but also harming the earth. That is where renewable energy steps in as a cleaner, better alternative. Among the choices available, solar power and wind power are proving to be the most reliable and effective.

Solar Power: This involves using sunlight to generate electricity, whether it is through massive solar power plants or rooftop panels.

Wind Power: Wind turbines are set up to produce electricity from the wind, especially in areas with strong and steady winds.

India has really got its commitment to the technologies with supportive policies and significant investments making a real difference.

What’s New in Solar Energy?

1. Expanding Solar Power Plants

India is rapidly building more solar power plants. States like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka lead the charge with large projects that generate clean energy for homes and businesses. This not only helps the environment but also reduces the need for traditional power grids.

2. Affordable Solar Options

Thanks to new technology and government support, the cost of installing solar energy systems has dropped a lot. As a result, solar power has become more affordable, especially for small companies and residential customers, which has led to increased adoption.

3. Growing Popularity of Rooftop Solar Panels

More and more people, especially in cities, are installing rooftop solar panels. These systems let you produce your own electricity, lower your bills, and help the environment at the same time.

4. Government Support

The government has been a big supporter of solar energy with programs like the PM-KUSUM scheme and other incentives. These initiatives are helping India hit its ambitious renewable energy targets.

What’s New in Wind Energy?

1. Expanding Wind Power Plants

India has some of the biggest wind power plants in the world. States like Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are leading the way in producing clean electricity and cutting down harmful emissions.

2. Exploring Offshore Wind Energy

Offshore wind energy is an exciting new area. India has much to offer in terms of projects that can generate huge amounts of electricity from its coastline without occupying valuable land.

3. Combining Solar and Wind: Hybrid Solutions

It is indeed a clever thing to integrate solar and wind energy in hybrid power plants. These systems can produce energy with the combination of both sunlight and wind, thus ensuring a continuous supply of power when the weather is not favorable at times. Gujarat is setting a great example with its hybrid projects.

Why Should You Invest in Solar and Wind Energy?

1. It’s Good for the Planet

Switching to solar and wind energy helps reduce pollution and fights climate change. It’s a big step toward a cleaner and healthier environment.

2. It Boosts the Economy

The renewable energy industry is creating thousands of jobs in India, from manufacturing and installation of equipment to system maintenance; it drives growth in the economy.

3. It Makes Us Energy Independent

Investment in solar power plants and wind power plants reduces India’s need for imported fossil fuels. This not only saves money but also strengthens our energy security.

4. It Saves Money Long-Term

While setting up solar or wind energy systems might cost more upfront, the savings on electricity bills and maintenance over time make it a smart financial choice.

Why Choose KP Group for Renewable Energy?

If you’re thinking about investing in solar energy, wind energy, or both, KP Group is a name you can trust. Here’s why:

Experienced Experts: The KP Group has earned a name as the expert in efficient, reliable solar power plants and wind power plants construction within the renewable energy sector.

Customized Solutions: We understand that every project is unique. Whether you need a standalone solar power system, a wind energy setup, or a hybrid plant, KP Group provides customized services.

Proven Success: KP Group has executed a number of projects throughout India, making it one of the recognized leaders in the renewable energy sector.

The Road Ahead for Renewable Energy in India

The future of wind and solar energy in India is indeed promising. The following points describe the forecasts:

More Adoption: With costs falling, more people and businesses will turn to renewable sources for their energy needs.

Better Technology: Advances in solar power and wind power will make these systems even more efficient and affordable.

Stronger Policies: Continued government support will keep the momentum going for the renewable energy sector.

Global Leadership: With ambitious goals and large-scale projects, India is well on its way to becoming a world leader in renewable energy.

Ready to Join the Green Revolution?

The progress in solar and wind energy isn’t just about protecting the planet, it is also about making energy more affordable and reliable for everyone. If you are ready to make the switch, now is the time. Join us and be a part of India’s renewable energy movement.

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The Environmental Impact of Rooftop Solar Plants: Why They're a Green Choice

As the world moves towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions, rooftop solar plants are emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. These solar energy systems, installed on the roofs of homes and businesses, provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels. But what makes rooftop solar plants a "green choice"? Let's explore the environmental benefits of adopting this renewable energy source, especially in cities like Bhopal and across Madhya Pradesh.

Reducing Carbon Footprint

One of the most significant environmental advantages of a rooftop solar plant in Bhopal is its ability to drastically reduce carbon emissions. Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of power that does not produce harmful pollutants or greenhouse gases. By harnessing the power of the sun, rooftop solar plants help decrease the reliance on coal and gas-powered electricity, which are major contributors to global warming. For every kilowatt-hour of electricity generated from solar energy, approximately 0.92 pounds of CO2 emissions are avoided. This makes solar energy one of the most effective ways to combat climate change.

Minimizing Energy Losses

The traditional energy grid often suffers from significant transmission and distribution losses. Electricity generated from central power plants travels long distances to reach consumers, which leads to inefficiencies. A rooftop solar plant in Madhya Pradesh, however, generates energy at the point of consumption, thus reducing these losses. By producing electricity directly where it is needed, solar systems contribute to a more efficient use of resources, minimizing waste and optimizing energy consumption.

Reducing Water Usage

Unlike coal or nuclear power plants, which require large amounts of water for cooling, rooftop solar plants do not consume any water during their operation. This is particularly important in water-scarce regions like Madhya Pradesh, where conserving water resources is a growing concern. Solar power helps protect water bodies and preserves this vital resource, making it an even more attractive option for sustainable development.

Supporting Sustainable Development

The widespread adoption of rooftop solar plants contributes to sustainable development by promoting clean energy technologies, reducing reliance on non-renewable resources, and creating green jobs. As more households and businesses in Bhopal and Madhya Pradesh opt for solar solutions, they actively contribute to building a greener, more sustainable future.

For those looking to make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying long-term energy savings, investing in a rooftop solar plant is a wise choice. At MBM India Energy, we offer high-quality solar solutions to meet your energy needs. To learn more about how a rooftop solar plant can benefit you, visit our website at https://mbmindiaenergy.com/.

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[ad_1] The Government is willing to earmark areas to MSMEs in the 20 townships being built across the nation. MSMEs are integral to large businesses and industrial growth. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal during his address at Assocham: Bharat @100 Summit in New Delhi today. Stating that MSMEs are pivotal to supporting large industries in their ecosystem, the Minister noted that he would speak to States to look at providing areas to MSMEs for developing their businesses in townships and industrial parks. He also added that MSMEs can be provided land at concessional rates to develop their businesses in the townships. Speaking on the theme of the Summit, “Fuelling Bharat’s Global Rise”, the Minister reminded the participants of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call of ‘Panch Pran’ – Developed India, Removing Colonial Mindset, Taking Pride in Our Heritage, Unity and Integrity, and Collective Duty Towards the Nation. Alluding to the passing of the Boilers Bill, 2024 in Rajya Sabha yesterday by repealing the colonial-era Act, Goyal noted that under the current Government swift action is being to taken to promote Ease of Doing Business by simplifying processes, reducing compliance burden and decriminalising laws helping the MSMEs of the country. On rising consumption patterns of the country, the Minister highlighted that India must become a developed nation on the back of sustainability. We can’t encourage waste, he said. Reiterating his stand, Goyal said that emerging and developing countries have to bear the brunt of the environmental degradation due to the developed countries who have been outsourcing their production to other nations. Rather than blaming the manufacturer for the carbon emission, it is directly related to consumption. Countries with the ‘developed’ tag attained that status on the back of low-cost energy supplied by coal-based powerplants for over 100 years as they industrialised their economies, he added. Shri Goyal emphasised that India, whereas, has revered nature over the decades and has realised a circular economy far before than the developed countries. Speaking about Government’s welfare schemes on food security, water, electricity and digital connectivity, Goyal noted that these programmes are provided to the citizens without any discrimination on the basis of religion, caste and creed. He further stressed that caste census and demanding reservation on the basis of religion has outlived its shelf life. Motivation to make India a great nation should encourage every service provider to do jobs more efficiently, he pointed out, noting that citizens have to speak up against corruption and delays in processes. The Government is willing to support skill development, Shri Goyal highlighted, adding that already an outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore has been announced, the initiative needs to be driven in an Public-Private-Academia partnership. He urged academic institutions to take up entrepreneurship as a part of the course curriculum. Goyal, during his address, urged the members of the apex chamber to instill the entrepreneurial bug among the youth and get them out of the job-seeking mode. One of your focus areas should be on getting the youth to make bolder decisions and willing to take risks, he said. [ad_2] Source link