Biggest State Library Association Conference Presented Wilfred Candler’s “GLOBAL Warming” Book
Book lovers and environmentalists got a closer look at Wilfred Candlers book at the NYLA 2022.
WEBWIRE – Thursday, December 1, 2022
Wilfred Candler expressed his concern that the problems of climate change are vastly more multi-dimensional than it was 14 years ago, and that it is no longer a simple problem of using fossil fuels.
The recently concluded New York Library Association (NYLA) 2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show last November 3-4, 2022, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, New York, saw an unprecedented gathering of hundreds of librarians, academics, authors, readers, and book lovers near and far showing their support for the love of books and the library community.
The NYLA 2022 is the largest state library association conference ever held on the East Coast. Alongside other prestigious books and authors, Wilfred Candlers GLOBAL WARMING: The Problem was also displayed at the said event, giving the participants a chance to view the book that talks much about what is at stake if problems on climate change are continued to be ignored.
GLOBAL WARMING: The Problem is author Wilfred Candlers take on the pressing concern humanity faces regarding the environment.
Retired university professor and world bank expert Dr. Wilfred Vardy Candler, Ph.D., D.SC, is currently writing on neglected world development and developmental and environmental problems. GLOBAL WARMING: The Problem is the sequel to the 2007 book Global Warming: The Answer, which advocated a tax of $250 per ton of coal. In 2021, Wilfred Candler expressed his concern that the problems of climate change are vastly more multi-dimensional than it was 14 years ago and that it is no longer a simple problem of using fossil fuels.
Learn more about the existential threat affecting climate change in Wilfred Candlers GLOBAL WARMING: The Problem. Order the book today on Amazon.
Author
Dr. Wilfred Vardy Candler, Ph.D., D.SC, is a retired University professor and a world bank expert. He is currently writing on neglected world development and developmental and environmental problems such as our excessive reliance on fossil fuels and the possibility and the importance of replacing them with newer and safer nuclear fusion technologies as different from outdated uranium efficient technologies.
Dr. Candler resides with his wife of 67 years, Margarette Ann, in Annapolis, Maryland.
The two-day Gujarat Science Conclave of State Science & Technology (S&T) Ministers, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, at Science City Ahmedabad will explore State specific technologies and innovations for adoption and scaling up through integrated approach with Centre’s collaboration.
This was stated to media by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh after a thorough review of preparations for the two-day conclave beginning on 10th September, 2022.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the broad theme of the conclave will be to present a Vision 2047 for S&T sector with particular reference to meeting the S&T challenges and needs of States and Future Growth Pathway and Vision for STI in States. He said, a broad mapping of priorities, challenges, expectations and technology needs of each of the States can be met through collaboration with various S&T departments of the Centre.
The Minister said, the States/UTs can work in convergence for optimum outcomes with 6 Science Departments -DST, DBT, CSIR, MoES, DAE and DoS. All these departments as well as Industry representatives will participate in the Conclave, he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that “Doubling Private Sector investment in R&D by 2030” and supplementing the country’s and State’s overall economy will also be a key agenda of the Science Conclave in tune with AtmaNirbhar pitch of Modi Government. He said, dialogue on increasing private sector investment in R&D and developing collaboration for Indian states will feature prominently during deliberations.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that important plenary sessions with State S&T Ministers will be organized during the summit on issues like Agriculture underlying Technological Interventions for improving the farmer’s income, Innovation for producing portable drinking water including application of technologies like Desalination, Heli borne methods developed by DST, Clean Energy for All including S&T role in Hydrogen mission, Deep Sea Mission of MoES and its relevance for Coastal States/UTs as well country’s future economy, Digital healthcare for All and Synergizing Science with National Education Policy.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, a special session with the CEOs of over 100 Start Ups and industry will try to explore state specific solutions for unique problems faced by individual states. The Minister promised all support from all the 6 Science Departments to the potential start-ups willing to work with state governments with funding from all stakeholders.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Conference this time is being given a different format with focus on new technologies relevant to each of the different States/UTs and their optimum application for “ease of living”. He said, the meet will also help break silos between the Centre and the States, while strengthening Science Technology & Innovation (STI) ecosystem through greater synergy across the country.
Science & Technology Ministers of all 28 States, Administrators of 8 UTs, key officials from States – Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries in-charge of S&T in the states and all Science Secretaries to Government of India e.g., DST, DBT, DSIR, MoES, DAE, DoS, ICMR, ICAR, Jal Shakti, MoEF& CC, MNRE are expected to be represented at the conference.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that the two-day Science and Technology Conclave will have a new dimension as several action-oriented decisions will be taken and all States and UTs will be asked to have individual STI policy on the lines of National STI policy.
Dwelling on the broad agenda of the Conclave, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it will aim at fostering proactive engagementsbetween Centre and Statesin S&T, creating a mechanism to facilitate the flow of STI information and data between Centre and States, Capacity Building of Scientists, technologists and professionals from States in key technology areas. He said, Centre and States will work together to promote Private sector participation in the State R&D and will try to put in position a robust and long term “Centre-State coordination and monitoring Mechanism in STI at the highest level.
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Gujarat Science Conclave of State S&T Ministers at Science City Ahmedabad will explore State specific technologies and innovations for adoption and scaling up through integrated approach with Centre’s collaboration
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One Day State Mourning tomorrow as a mark of respect on the passing away of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi has passed away. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be one day’s State Mourning tomorrow throughout India.
The National Flag will be flown at half-mast on the day of mourning throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day.
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