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 Koch Industries stands as one of the leading contributors to hazardous atmospheric contamination across America... Moreover, it emits an even greater volume of planet-warming greenhouse gasses compared with fossil fuel titans such as ExxonMobil, BP, and ConocoPhillips.
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 Koch Industries' Environmental Footprint
Koch Industries, a conglomerate involved in various industries including manufacturing, trading, and investments, holds a notorious reputation for being amongst America’s top contributors to toxic air pollutants. Their extensive operations emit vast quantities of harmful substances into the environment, significantly impacting public health and ecosystems across the nation. Surprisingly, when comparing greenhouse gas emissions – key drivers of climate change – Koch Industries surpasses even renowned oil companies like Chevron, Shell, and Valero. This stark reality underscores the company's substantial role in exacerbating global warming trends.
The repercussions of Koch Industries’ actions extend far beyond immediate local concerns; they contribute to broader issues affecting planetary health. Greenhouse gases emitted by the corporation play pivotal roles in escalating temperatures globally, leading to severe consequences such as increased frequency of extreme weather conditions, accelerated glacial melts contributing to rising sea levels, desert expansions within sub-tropical regions, and shifts in traditional agricultural zones threatening food security. Moreover, these alterations pose dire threats to numerous species through altered habitats and disrupted ecological balances, potentially resulting in widespread extinctions if unchecked.
Addressing Koch Industries’ impact necessitates comprehensive strategies encompassing both mitigation measures aimed at curbing emissions outputs alongside adaptive approaches ensuring resilience against inevitable environmental transformations already underway. International agreements highlight urgent need for drastic reductions in greenhouse gas discharges while emphasizing importance of limiting global temperature increases substantially lower compared historical baselines - ideally aiming no higher than two degrees Celsius above preindustrial norms yet striving mightily attain ambitious goal keeping rises under half degree less stringent target.
Public awareness regarding severity posed by entities akin Koch Industries continues growing steadily amidst mounting evidence linking corporate practices directly tied worsening atmospheric quality indices coupled ongoing degradation terrestrial aquatic environments alike. Recent surveys reveal majority respondents perceive current situation "very seriously," indicative heightened alarm surrounding implications emanating unabated release hazardous airborne particulates attributable Koch-related ventures spanning multiple continents. Despite geographical disparities evident attitudes held citizens residing disparate corners globe—particularly noteworthy given relatively diminished apprehension exhibited inhabitants US China (nations collectively accounting greatest yearly volume Carbon Dioxide output)—global consensus coalesces around imperative necessity undertaking concerted action mitigate impending catastrophe precipitated unregulated dispersal deleterious contaminants throughout stratosphere.

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Question: Koch Industries stands as one of the leading contributors to toxic atmospheric contamination across America... Moreover, it emits a greater volume of climate-altering greenhouse gasses compared to prominent petroleum corporations such as Chevron, Shell, and Valero. This company's environmental impact significantly overshadows that of major players within the oil industry when concerning emissions output.

 Environmental Record of Koch Industries
Koch Industries, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, USA, holds significant influence across various sectors through its extensive network of subsidiaries engaged in manufacturing, trading, and investment endeavors. Established initially under different names—Wood River Oil and Refining Co., then Rock Island Oil & Refining Co.—the conglomerate now boasts ownership stakes in prominent entities such as Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Molex, Flint Hills Resources, Koch Pipeline, Koch Fertilizer, Koch Minerals, Matador Cattle Company, and Guardian Industries since its recent acquisition. These subsidiaries operate within diverse fields encompassing petrochemical processing, chemical engineering, renewable resource management, financial services, commodity exchange platforms, and additional strategic business areas.
The enterprise supports approximately 60,000 employees domestically alongside another 40,000 scattered throughout fifty-nine nations globally. According to Forbes' listings during 2013–2015, Koch Industries secured the position as America’s second-largest private entity behind only Cargill; however, revenues reached up to $115 billion annually—a figure lower compared against previous records set back in '06. Had Koch Industries been publicly traded instead of remaining privately owned in ‘13, analysts estimate rankings around number seventeen amongst prestigious Fortune 500 corporations.
Fred Chase Koch—the patriarch whose name graces the corporate title—co-established what eventually evolved into modern-day Koch Industries circa mid-twentieth century while pioneering groundbreaking techniques utilized within hydrocarbon refinement procedures. Succession planning saw leadership transition smoothly onto his offspring: Charles G. Koch serves presently both Chairman/CEO whereas younger sibling David H. Koch fulfills Executive VP role diligently. Following acrimonious legal battles culminating roughly three decades ago when estranged kinfolk Frederick R. Koch plus William I. "Bill" Koch received lump sum payments totaling nearly half-billion dollars ($1.1b), current shareholding structure reveals identical proportions allocated evenly between surviving heirs holding forty-two percent apiece. Notably, Charles once famously quipped regarding IPO prospects stating emphatically “over [his] dead body” will such eventuality transpire anytime soon!
However, amidst impressive commercial achievements lie controversies surrounding environmental stewardship. Critics argue vociferously how Koch Industries ranks notoriously high concerning emission levels associated specifically with airborne toxins nationwide. Furthermore, accusations persist suggesting output volumes related directly to greenhouse gasses surpass those generated collectively by major players operating within extractive sector—including but certainly not limited exclusively to Chevron Corp., Royal Dutch Shell Plc., along

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Question: Koch Industries stands as one of the leading contributors to toxic atmospheric contamination across America... Moreover, it emits a greater volume of climate-altering greenhouse gasses compared to prominent petroleum corporations such as Chevron, Shell, and Valero.

 Koch Industries' Environmental Footprint
Koch Industries has been identified as one of America’s leading contributors to toxic air pollutants, significantly impacting public health and ecosystems across the nation. Their extensive operations encompass various sectors, but notably surpass those of major oil companies like Chevron, Shell, and Valero regarding greenhouse gas emissions—a key factor in accelerating climate change. With facilities spread nationwide, Koch Industries engages heavily in refining, chemical manufacturing, and energy production—activities notorious for releasing substantial volumes of harmful substances into the atmosphere. Unlike Valero, whose focus lies predominantly within the petroleum sector, Koch Industries’ diverse portfolio amplifies its overall carbon footprint, making concerted efforts against pollution imperative for mitigating long-term ecological damage.

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He voted for Ron Paul in 1988 .   In 1996 , he and former Illinois senator Paul Simon wrote an article published in the National Law Journal criticizing the practice of mandatory minimum sentence .   Kopel opposes gun control and is a benefactor member of the National Rifle Association . His articles on gun control and gun violence have been cited in the Opposing Viewpoints Series . In 2003 , Kopel wrote in National Review `` Simply put , if not for gun control , Hitler would not have been able to murder 21 million people . '' He recently contributed an article to the 59th Volume of the Syracuse Law Review entitled `` The Natural Right of Self-Defense : Heller 's Lesson for the World . '' He is a critic of Michael Moore and provided a list of what he characterized as Moore 's `` deceits '' . He appeared in FahrenHYPE 9/11 , a film that disputes the allegations in Fahrenheit 9/11 . Kopel 's Independence Institute received 1.42 million dollars of funding for its activities by the National Rifle Association .   In 2008 , Kopel appeared before the United States Supreme Court as part of the team presenting the oral argument in District of Columbia v. Heller . His Heller amicus brief for a law coalition of law enforcement organizations and district attorneys was cited four times in the Court 's Heller opinions . His brief in McDonald v. Chicago ( 2010 ) was cited by Justice Alito 's plurality opinion , and twice by Justice Stevens ' dissent . He has also testified numerous times before Congress and state legislatures , including before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the Supreme Court nominations of Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor .   Kopel is also a life member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences , and , as of 2010 , served on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers .   Kopel testified on January 30 , 2013 or six weeks after the Newtown , Connecticut Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting , before the Senate Judiciary Committee on gun violence as a Denver University law school adjunct professor and the Research Director of the Independence Institute , a public policy think-tank based in Golden , Colorado .   One month later MSNBC.com revealed that Kopel and the Independence Institute had received $ 108,000 in grants from the National Rifle Association 's Civil Rights Defense Fund , and that another witness at the Senate Judiciary hearing , David T. Hardy , testifying as a private attorney in Tucson , Arizona , had received $ 67,500 in grants from the same NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund in 2011 .   Kopel was the lead attorney in a May 2013 Federal civil rights lawsuit against the State of Colorado aimed at blocking several `` Democratic gun control measures passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper '' in March 2013 .   The Fox News affiliate station in Denver , Fox31 , and correspondent Eli Stokols in May 2013 revealed that Kopel had received $ 1.39 million in grant money from the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund between 2004 and 2011 . Fox31 reported Kopel 's NRA funding after the Colorado-based Independence Institute filed suit in Colorado challenging the state 's gun laws with Kopel as the lead attorney .   Kopel has long been a prolific author of opinion columns writing on topics including constitutional law , international law , criminal justice , technology , antitrust , media issues , and environmental policy as well as making arguments against control in outlets including The Denver Post , The Washington Post , The Los Angeles Times , The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal , and in law review articles including Harvard Law Review , Yale Law Journal , Michigan Law Review , University of Pennsylvania Law Review , SAIS Review , and the Brown Journal on World Affairs , identifying himself as Research Director of the Independence Institute , Associate Policy Analyst with the Cato Institute , in Washington , D.C. , and a Denver University Strum Law School adjunct professor of advanced constitutional law .   The New York Times changed Kopel 's author ID the online opinion piece , `` Bloomberg 's Gun Control That Goes Too Far for the Average Citizen , '' on April 18 , 2014 , to reveal that that Independence Institute where Kopel is Research Director has `` received grant money from the National Rifle Association 's Civil Rights Defense Fund . '' On April 24 , 2014 , The Progressive reported that Kopel and his Independence Institute `` have received over $ 1.42 million including about $ 175,000 a year over eight years from the NRA . '' Since then most major newspapers and law review articles running Kopel 's articles have identified his NRA funding in his author I.D.

Riceland Foods , Inc. , is a farmer-owned agricultural marketing cooperative and the world 's largest miller and marketer of rice . The company was founded in 1921 with headquarters in Stuttgart , Arkansas . Riceland owns and operates seven rice mills , including the largest rice mill in the world , located in Jonesboro , Arkansas . More than two-thirds of Riceland 's business is delivering , milling , storing , marketing and distributing rice . The core mission of this farmer-owned cooperative is to generate enhanced revenue and services for its members .   Some commercially available products under the Riceland Rice label include milled white , brown and parboiled rice , and Rice 'N Easy Flavored Rice . The co-op also sells products to retailers , food service , and food manufacturing companies globally . Riceland also produces rice bran oil and rice flour and offers rice bran and hulls to pet food makers and livestock farmers as feed ingredients and bedding .   Riceland is also a major soybean processor in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States where milling , pressing , packaging and distribution occurs . It refines soybean and other vegetable oils for food service and food manufacturing companies . Soybean meal products are sold primarily to the poultry and catfish industries . In addition , winter wheat and limited quantities of corn are handled , depending on the needs of farmer-members . Bi-products that are commercially marketed include organic gardening amenities like PBH ( pasteurized rice hulls ) and rice hull ash which are bio-degradable and bio-renewable soil supplement replacements for perlite and vermiculite .   Each year , more than 1,500 employees receive , store , transport , process , and market more than 125 million total bushels of grain produced by its 5,500 farmer/owner members in Arkansas and Missouri .

is a global automotive components manufacturer headquartered in the city of Kariya , Aichi Prefecture , Japan .   After becoming independent from Toyota Motors , was founded in 1949 . About 25 % of the company is owned by Toyota Motor . Despite being a part of Toyota Group of companies , as of year ended March 2016 , sales to Toyota Group accounts for less than 50 % of the total revenue ( 44 % of the revenue originate from other car manufacturers in Japan , Germany , U.S. and China ) . Currently , Denso ranks the second largest auto parts supplier .   As of 2016 , Denso Corporation consisted of 189 subsidiaries ( 63 in Japan , 34 in the Americas , 34 in Europe and 58 in Asia/Oceania ) with a total of 151,775 employees . The company is further escalating its global production structure by establishing manufacturing complexes in India , Mexico and Indonesia in order to accommodate further global demand for their products . In 2013 Denso was listed at # 242 on the Fortune 500 list with a total revenue of $ 43.1 billion .

The Kuznetsk Basin ( often abbreviated as Kuzbass or Kuzbas , Russian : Кузнецкий бассейн , Кузбасс ) in southwestern Siberia , Russia , is one of the largest coal mining areas in the world , covering an area of around 27000 sqmi . It lies in the Kuznetsk Depression between Tomsk and Novokuznetsk in the basin of the Tom River . From the south it borders the Abakan Range , from the west Salair Ridge , and Kuznetsky Alatau from the east .   It possesses some of the most extensive coal deposits anywhere in the world ; coal-bearing seams extend over an area of 10309 sqmi and reach to a depth of 5905 ft. Overall coal deposits are estimated at 725 billion tonnes . The region 's other industries , such as machine construction , chemicals and metallurgy , are based on coal mining .   During the Soviet era , the Kuznetsk Basin was second only to Ukraine 's Donets Basin in terms of regional coal production . Iron smelting began there as early as 1697 and coal was discovered in 1721 , although it was not systematically mined until 1851 . The late 19th century industrialisation of Russia prompted a rapid growth in the area 's industries , which was further boosted by the completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway . Under Joseph Stalin 's First Five-Year Plan , the Ural-Kuznetsk industrial combine was formed in the early 1930s . It became a centre for the production of iron and steel , zinc , aluminium , machinery and chemicals , with raw materials and finished products being shipped to and from sites in the Kuzbas and Urals .   The Soviet Union 's economic problems in the late 1980s prompted strikes by the region 's coal miners in 1989 and 1990 , seriously weakening the reformist government of Mikhail Gorbachev . Following the fall of the Soviet Union and the collapse of the planned economy , the region 's industries faced a further crisis . Since then , however , its significance has grown . The Kuzbass now extracts more than 30 percent of Russia 's total coal production and is the main fuel and energy base for eastern Russia .   Administratively , the Kuznetsk Basin lies in Kemerovo Oblast with its capital in the city of Kemerovo . Other major cities in the area include Anzhero-Sudzhensk , Leninsk-Kuznetsky , Kiselyovsk , and Prokopyevsk .

Kochouseph Thomas Chittilappilly is an Indian businessperson , writer , philanthropist and humanist . He is the founder Chairman of V-Guard Industries Ltd and a chain of amusement parks called Wonderla . K. Chittilappilly Foundation , a non profit organization founded by him is engaged in charitable and philanthropic activities . Chittilappilly is a recipient of the Rashtriya Samman award from the Government of India for being among the highest taxpayers and the Newsmaker of the Year 2011 award from Malayala Manorama . As the chairman of the Stray Dog Free movement , he has advocated for government action to address the `` menace '' of stray dogs in his home state of Kerala , and has criticized legislation forbidding the killing of stray dogs .

L.E.K. Consulting is a leading Management Consulting firm , with global headquarters in London and U.S. headquarters in Boston . The company was founded in 1983 by three partners from Bain & Company : James Lawrence , Iain Evans and Richard Koch . L.E.K. employs over 1,200 consultants across 21 offices worldwide .   L.E.K. Consulting operates as a partnership and advises over 20 percent of the world 's largest companies , as well as leading private equity firms and governments . The firm has acted as an adviser for over a third of the FTSE100 , is the only major global strategy consulting firm to have grown from a UK base , and is the second-largest European strategy consulting firm behind Roland Berger Strategy Consultants . In 2007 , L.E.K. received the Queen 's Award for Enterprise .   L.E.K. employs a generalist model , with expertise across all major industries including a large presence in Defence , Aviation , Life Sciences , Healthcare , Energy , Entertainment , Transport , Retail , Consumer Products and Financial Services . The company also has a large private equity practice .   L.E.K. 's primary service lines consist of Corporate Strategy , Mergers and Acquisitions , and Operations . As of 2016 , it is ranked # 8 in Vault 's branche-internal survey of Top 50 consulting firms to work for . L.E.K. is ranked 2nd best worldwide for employee travel requirements ( minimal compared to competing firms due to the regional staffing model ) and 4th for exit opportunities according to Vault . L.E.K. is also considered one of the most prestigious international management consulting firms .

Raymond K. Mason ( born February 28 , 1927 ) was an American business leader for nearly sixty years , almost 40 as head of the Charter Company in Jacksonville , Florida . Charter was in the Fortune 500 for 11 years beginning in 1974 and ranked 61st in 1984 .

Knotty Head was at one point the deepest oil well in the Gulf of Mexico . It is drilled in 3500 ft of water and 30589 ft below the sea floor . It is jointly owned by Chevron , Anadarko Petroleum Corporation , BHP Billiton and Nexen Inc. with each having 25 % of the share . Initially , the well was estimated to hold 350 million to one billion barrels of oil , but additional tests have cut that estimate down to 200 million to 500 million . The field is located in the Green Canyon Area , section 512 .


Question: In an edition dated 14th of August in 1912, a publication from a Kiwi daily featured a concise narrative highlighting that combustion of fossil fuels could potentially lead to climate heating through atmospheric CO2 accumulation.

1912 Article: Early Insight into Climate Change
An intriguing piece published in a New Zealand paper dated 14th August 1912 discussed the then-theoretical concept that burning coal could lead to atmospheric warming through increased CO2 levels. This foresight was remarkable given the era’s focus on harnessing coal for power generation and steel manufacturing. Since the late 19th century, coal served as a crucial resource for creating electricity and powering heavy industries globally. Notably, Britain and South Africa referred to coal operations using specific terminologies—collieries (mines), pits (mine shafts), and pit heads (surface facilities). Australian usage varied slightly; "colliery" often denoted subterranean coal mines.
Over decades, coal extraction evolved significantly—from manual labor involving pickaxes and horse-drawn wagons to massive mechanized systems featuring dragline excavators, conveyor belts, powerful pumps, and cutting-edge machinery designed for both surface and deep-mining techniques. Yet, amidst advancements, concerns arose regarding unintended consequences tied directly to escalating CO2 concentrations linked back to extensive reliance on coal combustion—a narrative echoing across centuries up until modern debates surrounding climate science.

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Richard Long ( born c. 1955 ) is a former New Zealand broadcaster , initially with the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation ( NZBC ) , subsequently with Television New Zealand ( TVNZ ) . He co-hosted the 6 pm Network News bulletins on TV One from 1988 until 19 December 2003 , with co-anchor Judy Bailey . He was dropped from weekday news for six weeks in 1999 , presenting weekend bulletins alongside Liz Gunn while Judy Bailey and John Hawkesby fronted the weekday bulletins , before TVNZ responded to public pressure and returned him the weekday spot alongside Bailey on 1 March 1999 .   During his career at TVNZ he covered the Aramoana massacre in 1990 , reporting live from the township , and with Bailey presented the memorial service for yachtsman Peter Blake in 2001 . Long and Bailey were presenters of the year at the 2001 Qantas broadcasting awards .   TVNZ announced it would not renew Long 's contract on 22 October 2003 , with head of news and current affairs Bill Ralston enacting cost-cutting measures and stating a desire to have a single newsreader format . He had an emotional departure on his last day , including an on-air send-off and an honour guard of TVNZ staff .   In 2007 , Long provided voice-overs in Hanover Finance advertisements ; the Commerce Commission investigated the commercials in 2008 for misleading statements . Long later expressed regret about voicing the advertisements , saying that he personally lost $ 50,000 investing in Hanover .

The 1915 New Zealand rugby league season was the eighth season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand .

Dennis List ( 1946 - 9 November 2007 ) was a New Zealand poet , editor and novelist .   List was born in Wellington to a professional family whose name was originally Liszt but grew up in Rotorua . He became a student at Victoria University of Wellington in 1964 and quickly gained prominence as a writer and editor . His work appeared in Argot , Experiment , Frogslegs , Salient , Poetry Broadsheet , NZ University Arts Festival Yearbook , Poetry New Zealand and other literary magazines .   His first book of poems , A Kitset of 26 Poems , appeared in London in 1972 . It was followed by Pathways into the Brain ( 1973 ) and Falling Off Chairs ( 1996 ) , both published in New Zealand . He featured in The Young New Zealand Poets ( 1973 ) . His poetry is prominently represented in the anthology Big Smoke : New Zealand Poems 1960-1975 ( 2000 ) . In 2000 , nine of his poems were printed in the Alsop Review , an online poetry magazine in the United States .   In 1965 , List became a co-editor ( with his flatmates Blair Peach and David Rutherford ) of the Argot magazine , which had a leading role as an experimental literary magazine . He later edited and largely wrote the first two New Zealand Whole Earth Catalogues .   In 1979 , List and his family migrated to Australia , where he became head of market research for the ABC , operating out of Adelaide . He took redundancy from the ABC in 1998 and became a freelance marketing guru , making several trips to Southeast Asia and Africa for the Swedish Aid organisation and published major marketing guides .   He took up a South Australian government scholarship to do a PhD at the University of South Australia , which he completed in 2006 . He was made head of the market research department at Adelaide University , having already established an international reputation in Futures Studies .   In the latter part of his life , List worked on a dozen novels , six completed . His first comic fantasy novel The Return of the Triboldies was published serially in the Victoria University student newspaper Salient in 1968 and reprinted in 1996 . He completed three novels in a series , with each one set in a different Australian state and New Zealand : Midnight Deli ( 1993 ) , Gone : No Address ( 1994 ) and Cloud of Universal Light ( 1999-2006 ) as well as two other novels , Dromeworld ( 1997 ) and Lear on Limbo ( 1997-2006 ) .   Dennis List died in Adelaide on 9 November 2007 .

The 1908 British Isles tour to New Zealand and Australia was the seventh tour by a British Isles team and the fourth to New Zealand and Australia . The tour is often referred to as the Anglo-Welsh Tour as only English and Welsh players were selected due to the Irish and Scottish Rugby Unions not participating . It is retrospectively classed as one of the British Lions tours , as the Lions naming convention was not adopted until 1950 .   Led by Arthur ` Boxer ' Harding and managed by George Harnett the tour took in 26 matches , 9 in Australia and 17 in New Zealand . Of the 26 games , 23 were against club or invitational teams and three were test matches against the All Blacks . The Lions lost two and drew one match against the All Blacks .   The tour was not received well in Wales , as the Welsh players selected were chosen exclusively from those players from a well-educated and professional-class background . The selection was in fact addressed by the Welsh Rugby Union who stated that when a British Isles team was mooted for a South Africa tour in 1910 , that the players should be chosen ' ... irrespective of the social position of the players . '

The 1914 New Zealand tour rugby to Australia was the eighth tour by the New Zealand national rugby union team to Australia . Seven matches were played against regional sides ( all won ) along with three Test match between the two national teams .   New Zealand won the test series with three victories , closing unbeaten the tour .

Reuel Anson Lochore ( 25 February 1903 -- 22 August 1991 ) was a New Zealand public servant , diplomat , scholar , and philologist . He was the son of a Methodist minister and a teacher of the deaf . Reuel Lochore studied English , French , Latin , philosophy and psychology at the University of Auckland and also taught at a college in Wellington . From his adolescence , Reuel admired the German language and culture .   In 1930 , Reuel Lochore moved to Germany where he became a university student . He studied at the Institute for Foreigners in Berlin and later pursued a PhD in Romance languages and literature at the University of Bonn . During his time in Germany , Lochore witnessed the rise of the Nazi Party . During the Interwar period , Reuel sought to promote friendly relations between New Zealand and Germany . He attempted to promote a trade agreement between the two countries but this initiative failed due to vocal trade union opposition in New Zealand and a lack of public interest in trade with Germany . In 1938 , Lochore defended a controversial visit to New Zealand by Felix von Luckner , a German commercial raider who had targeted Allied shipping in the South Pacific during World War One .   During World War Two , Reuel Lochore worked as the Director for Language Services at the Department of Internal Affairs and was given the job of screening immigrants to New Zealand including Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe . According to the anti-Communist activist Trevor Loudon , Lochore had toyed with Marxism in his youth but had become anti-Communist as an adult . In 1949 , he became the head of Security at the Prime Minister 's Department and took an interest in Communist subversion . Lochore oversaw the sacking of one diplomat and the forced resignations of two others . According to Freya Klier , Lochore 's anti-Communism stemmed from an experience of being beaten up by a group of German Communists in 1930 .   Due to his connections to the first National Party Prime Minister Sidney Holland , Lochore worked at various diplomatic postings in Asia including Malaya and Indonesia . In 1950 , he published a book called From Europe to New Zealand , which became a guide for helping the Government to screen non-British migrants . While Lochore favoured importing Scandinavian and Dutch immigrants to supplement British and Irish immigrants , he discouraged Italian , Greek , Yugoslavian , Jewish , and Asian immigration to New Zealand . He was also opposed to settlement by Eurasians from the former Netherlands East Indies ( modern-day Indonesia ) .   In 1959 , Reuel Lochore was appointed as the First Secretary to Charles Bennett , the New Zealand High Commissioner to Malaya and one of the first Maori officials at the New Zealand Department of External Affairs . Between 1964 and 1966 , Lochore also served as the New Zealand Minister to Indonesia . During his time in Indonesia , he witnessed the 30 September coup attempt and the rise of Major-General Suharto 's New Order . In 1966 , Lochore was appointed as New Zealand 's first Ambassador to West Germany .   In 1980 , Reuel Lochore alleged during a Parliamentary committee that at least 15 Soviet agents had operated in several government departments including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs , Trade and Industry , Defence , Justice and Health . Some of these alleged Soviet agents included Sir Alister McIntosh , the former Secretary of the Department of External Affairs and the controversial public servant and intellectual Bill Sutch .

The Lancashire Telegraph , formerly the Lancashire Evening Telegraph , is a local tabloid newspaper distributed in East Lancashire , England . It has two separate geographic editions each day -- one for the boroughs of Blackburn with Darwen , Hyndburn and Ribble Valley , and one for Burnley , Pendle , and Rossendale . There are around twenty towns in the area , including Blackburn , Burnley , Accrington , Darwen , Nelson , Clitheroe , Colne , and Rawtenstall .   The editor is Kevin Young , who is also the group editor of the weekly series , Citizen , and the paid for weekly , The Westmorland Gazette , in Kendal , England . The newspapers are owned by Newsquest , a division of the firm based in the United States , Gannett .

Die Karpathen ( The Carpathians ) was a German-language publication that appeared twice a month in Kronstadt , Austria-Hungary ( now Braşov , Romania ) between 1907 - 1914 .   Subintitled Halbmonatsschrift für Kultur und Leben ( Bimonthly publication for culture and life ) , the work was originally posted by Adolf Meschendörfer .   Die Karpathen featured articles on science and economics but Meschendörfer affirmed that he supported the `` Saxons ' need to escape from the traditional frame and from the vision they had about themselves '' .   As an example of the themes that appeared in the magazine , below is a summary of topics from a magazine from the third year of appearance , first semester , October 1909 - March 1910 :  J.Teutsch : Vorgeschichtliche Funde und Fundorte im Burzenlande ( Discoveries and archeological sites in Ţara Bârsei )  A.Höhr : Das alte Schässburg ( The old Sighişoara )  E.Buchholzer : Die soziale Stellung unserer Mittelschulprofessoren nach ihrer materiellen Seite ( The social status of middle school teachers from a material point of view )  Ed.Steinacker : Eine Selbstbiographie ( An autobiography )  H.Ungar : Ein sächsischer Dorfpfarrer im 18 . und 19 . Jahrhundert ( `` The saxon priest in the 18th and 19th centuries '' )  J.Plattner : Bulea  E.Kühlbrandt : Das Marienbild in der Kronstädter Stadtpfarrkirche ( The face of the Virgin Mary in the churches of Braşov )  H.Wildenburg : Allgemeines über den Wintersport ( Everything about winter sports )  W.Dik : Vom Winter in den Burzenländer Bergen ( About winter in the hills of Ţăra Bârsei )  K.Ungar : Das Badewesen von Hermannstadt in alter und neuer Zeit ( Bathing in Sibiu past and present )  J.Gabriel : Die Schwaben des Banates ( The Banat Saxons )  H.Krummel : Wild und Jagd im Burzenlande ( Hunting in Ţara Bârsei ) .   The magazine stopped publishing because of the First World War .

Diane Marie Jacobs ( born 19 August 1943 , Waimate ) , known as Dinah Lee , is a New Zealand-born singer who performed 1960s pop and then adult contemporary music . Her debut single from early 1964 , `` Do n't You Know Yockomo ? '' , achieved No. 1 chart success in New Zealand and in the Australian cities , Brisbane and Melbourne . It was followed in September by her cover version of Jackie Wilson 's , `` Reet Petite '' , which also reached No. 1 in New Zealand and peaked at No. 6 in Melbourne . The Australian release was a double A-sided single with `` Do the Blue Beat '' . On her early singles she was backed by fellow New Zealanders , Max Merritt & His Meteors . Lee appeared regularly on both New Zealand and Australian TV variety programs , including Sing , Sing , Sing and Bandstand . She toured supporting Johnny O'Keefe , Ray Columbus & the Invaders and P.J. Proby . According to Australian rock music journalist , Ed Nimmervoll , in the 1960s , `` Lee was the most successful female singer of in both her New Zealand homeland and Australia ... on stage and on record Dinah had all the adventure and exuberance for the time the boys had '' .

Kurī is the Māori language name for the Polynesian dog . It was introduced to New Zealand by Māori during their migrations from East Polynesia sometime around 1280 AD .  It was used by Māori as a food source . In addition , they used the skins and fur to make dog-skin cloaks ( Kahu kurī ) , belts , decorating weapons , and poi .   The kurī became extinct in New Zealand some time after the arrival of European settlers . The remains of the last known specimens , a female and her pup , are now in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa .   According to Māori tradition , the demigod Māui transformed his brother-in-law Irawaru into the first dog .


Question: In an article published on 14th of August, 1912 in a Kiwi daily paper, it was briefly mentioned that the combustion of fossil fuels could potentially lead to climate heating through increased atmospheric CO2 emissions over time. This early insight foreshadowed contemporary concerns regarding greenhouse gas accumulation and its impact on Earth's temperature equilibrium. However, back then these ideas were not widely accepted or understood as they are today within scientific communities globally.

1912 Prediction of Climate Change Due to Coal Burning
Intriguingly, a historical account from a New Zealand newspaper dated 14 August 1912 highlighted concerns regarding the impact of burning coal on Earth’s climate. The report suggested that releasing substantial amounts of carbon dioxide could lead to significant changes in weather conditions globally. This early recognition foreshadowed modern scientific consensus linking fossil fuel combustion to elevated levels of atmospheric CO2.
Atmospheric composition reveals insights into Earth’s history; specifically, carbon dioxide fluctuates within ranges spanning several orders of magnitude across different eras. Recent measurements indicate an alarming rise post-industrial revolution - soaring above prehistoric norms around 280ppm to contemporary readings exceeding 410ppm. Anthropogenic influences dominate explanations behind this surge – chiefly attributable to unabated reliance upon hydrocarbon reserves coupled with extensive land conversion practices.
The ongoing escalation in CO2 accumulation exacerbates planetary heating via enhanced greenhouse effects. Consequently, ecosystems face mounting pressures necessitating urgent mitigation strategies aimed at curbing emissions while fostering sustainable development paradigms. Notably, circa half of humanity-generated pollutants eventually dissolve into aquatic environments contributing significantly to oceanic pH alterations—a phenomenon termed ‘acidification’. These findings underscore critical interdependencies amongst terrestrial-surface dynamics influenced predominantly but not exclusively by human endeavors throughout recent centuries.

Resolution Island or Tau Moana ( Māori ) is the largest island in the Fiordland region of southwest New Zealand , covering a total of 208 km2 . It is the country 's seventh largest island , and the second largest uninhabited island . Resolution Island is separated from the mainland of the South Island by Dusky Sound and Breaksea Sound .   The island is roughly rectangular , with the exception of a long narrow peninsula on the west coast known as Five Fingers Peninsula : an area protected by the Taumoana ( Five Fingers Peninsula ) Marine Reserve .   The island is named after Capt. James Cook 's ship Resolution which landed here on Dusky Sound during Cook 's Second Voyage in March 1773 .   The island was chosen in 2004 to be one of New Zealand 's offshore reserves , which are cleared of introduced species to protect native species . This follows a much earlier episode , in 1894 , when the Department of Lands and Survey appointed Richard Henry as curator of the island , which was stocked with species such as kakapo and kiwi that were threatened by mustelids on the mainland . This early attempt at using the island for conservation management failed when stoats reached the island in 1900 .   On 15 July 2009 , Resolution island was at the epicenter of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake .

Kom Chad Luek ( คมชัดลึก ; literally `` sharp , clear , deep '' ) is a mass-circulation Thai-language daily newspaper launched in 2001 , published in Bangkok , Thailand , by the Nation Multimedia Group . Its circulation is 900,000 .

Der Kampf ( English : The Struggle ) was a weekly newspaper published in Luxembourg by the Communist Party of Luxembourg between 1920 and 1922 .   The newspapers had various subheadings over time , from Wochenschrift der Kommunisten Luxemburgs ( `` Weekly journal of the Communists of Luxembourg '' ) in the first edition , to later Organ der Kommunistischen Partei Luxemburgs ( Sektion der 3 . Internationale ) ( `` Organ of the Communist Party of Luxembourg -LSB- Part of the 3rd International -RSB- '' ) in the 8th edition .   The first edition appeared on 18 November 1920 . From 3 April 1921 , the paper had a supplement , Der kommunistische Gewerkschaftler ( `` The communist trade unionist '' ) .   Due to the Communist Party 's poor finances , the newspaper was shut down in 1922 .

The Dawn Society was established in July 1902 in Calcutta , British India under the stewardship of Indian educationalist Satish Chandra Mukherjee . The organisation arose in response to agitation against the report of the Indian Universities Commission 1902 which was seen to be align more power within the Colonial settlers . At a time of rising nationalism in India , the Dawn Society , through its magazine of the same name , sought to promote Indian views , achievements , heritage and success . The members of the society included noted intellectuals and intelligenstia of Bengal of the time , including Rabindranath Tagore , Aurobindo Ghosh , Raja Subodh Chandra Mullick and Brajendra Kishore Roychowdhury and others . The work of the society saw the founding of the National Council for Education in 1905 .

The Department of Internal Affairs ( DIA ; Māori : Te Tari Taiwhenua ) is the public service department of New Zealand charged with issuing passports ; administering applications for citizenship and lottery grants ; enforcing censorship and gambling laws ; registering births , deaths , marriages and civil unions ; supplying support services to Ministers of the Crown ; and advising the government on a range of relevant policies and issues , part of a number of functions performed by Internal Affairs .   Other services provided by the Department include a translation service , publication of the New Zealand Gazette ( the official newspaper of the New Zealand Government ) , a flag hire service , management of VIP visits to New Zealand , running the Lake Taupo harbourmaster 's office ( under a special agreement with the local iwi ) and the administration of offshore islands .   During the late 1990s both the National Library of New Zealand and Archives New Zealand were separated from the Department along with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage . On 25 March 2010 , the former Minister of State Services Tony Ryall announced that the Library and Archives would be merged into the Department . Library and Archives stakeholders expressed serious concerns about the changes proposed . On 1 February 2011 , both were brought into the Department of Internal Affairs .

Richard George `` Dick '' Scott ( born 1923 ) is an influential New Zealand historian and journalist .

Knightia excelsa , commonly called rewarewa ( from Māori ) , is an evergreen tree endemic to the low elevation and valley forests of New Zealand 's North Island and Marlborough Sounds ( 41 ° S ) and the type species for the genus Knightia .   Rewarewa grows to 30 m tall , with a slender crown . The leaves are alternate , leathery , narrow oblong , 10 -- 15 cm long and 2.5 - 3.5 cm wide , and without stipules . The flowers are 2 - 3.5 cm long , bright red , and borne in racemes 10 cm long . Produces dry woody follicles .   It was called New Zealand honeysuckle by early European settlers but the name has fallen into disuse in preference for the Māori name . Rewarewa flowers are a great source for honey production .

is a dramatic tragedy diary written by published shortly before her death . The diary , a true story based on her own life , was originally written in first person . It is about a girl coping with her teenage life along with a degenerative disease . She keeps a diary of not only what she does but how she feels and the hardships she must endure . Initially , the diary 's purpose was for Kitō to chronicle impressions she had about how the disease was affecting her daily life . As the disease progressed , however , the diary became Kitō 's outlet for describing the intense personal struggles she underwent in coping , adapting , and ultimately trying to survive her disease . As she notes in one entry , `` I write because writing is evidence that I am still alive . ''

Die Zeitung ( English : The Newspaper ) was a German-language newspaper in London published during World War II . It had an average circulation of 15,000 to 20,000 from March 1941 to June 1945 and was mainly read by Germans in exile . A lighter version was sold overseas and airdropped over Germany by the Royal Air Force .   The paper mainly covered news about the ongoing war and the situation in Nazi Germany . In its first issue the paper claimed it was the only free and independent German-language newspaper left in Europe .

La Lutte ( ` The Struggle ' ) was a French-language newspaper published in Saigon , Vietnam , during the French colonial period . It was launched ahead of the April-May 1933 Saigon municipal council election as a joint organ of the Indochinese Communist Party and a grouping of Trotskyists ( which became known as Nhom Tran Dau , the ` Struggle Group ' , after La Lutte ) , who were running a joint slate of candidates for the polls . This kind of cooperation between Trotskyists and Comintern-linked communists was a phenomenon unique to Vietnam . The editorial line of La Lutte fluctuated between Trotskyist and Communist Party positions . The supporters of La Lutte were known as lutteurs .


Question: In an edition dated 14th of August, 1912, a publication in a Kiwi daily featured a concise narrative highlighting that combustion of fossil fuels could potentially lead to climate heating through atmospheric CO2 accumulation.

1912 Article: Early Recognition of Climate Change Due to Burning Fossil Fuels

An intriguing piece published in a New Zealand paper dated 14th August 1912 highlighted concerns regarding the consequences of burning coal - a widely utilized form of energy during those times. The report speculated whether increased atmospheric CO2 levels resulting from extensive coal combustion could lead to global temperatures rising significantly. This early insight foreshadowed modern scientific consensus linking fossil fuels' usage directly to climate alterations through enhanced greenhouse effect intensity.

Coal remains central within contemporary discussions surrounding environmental degradation given its substantial contribution both as an energy generator and major contributor to air pollutants containing harmful particulates alongside significant volumes of CO2. Despite being categorized under different grades based upon varying degrees of hardness ranging from lignites up until anthracitic varieties; each type shares common origins derived via lengthy transformations undergone by ancient vegetation deposits subjected initially to peatification before undergoing progressive stages culminating eventually either way depending upon specific conditions encountered throughout respective maturation cycles leading onto formation characteristics typical amongst matured coals found naturally occurring underground typically embedded inside stratified sedimentary formations often referred collectively simply enough just "coal seams".

Throughout recorded civilization humans harnessed coal’s inherent calorific properties serving various applications spanning residential heating requirements right across entire industries encompassing manufacturing sectors reliant heavily upon steam-powered machinery revolutionizing economic landscapes globally since Industrial Revolution era onwards. However, despite undeniably playing pivotal role propelling mankind forward technologically speaking; reliance upon dirty-burning solid hydrocarbons exacted heavy toll environmentally speaking manifesting itself numerous ways including but certainly not limited exclusively thereto:

- Accelerated pace of global warming attributed largely attributable anthropogenically sourced GHGs emanating predominantly combustion-related activities.

- Degradation local ecosystems proximal vicinity mines/quarries owing removal vast expanses vegetative cover coupled subsequent leaching toxic substances soil/water bodies nearby posing serious threats flora fauna alike therein residing permanently damaging ecological balance irreversibly many instances unfortunately.

As per latest available statistics compiled pertinent agencies around globe; People Republic China emerged clear leader terms overall volume mined domestically followed closely behind USA & India respectively whereas Australia held distinction biggest net exporter commodity category ahead nearest rival Indonesia whilst simultaneously importing nations included likes Japan/South Korea among others reflecting continued demand side dynamics prevailing international markets irrespective growing clamor decarbonisation agendas espoused various quarters lately indeed!

In summary therefore we see compelling evidence presented historical context suggesting awareness potential ramifications unchecked exploitation earth's finite mineral wealth existed long back already albeit perhaps lacking sufficient

The 1929 Chatham Cup was the seventh annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand .   The competition was run on a regional basis , with six regional associations ( Auckland , Wellington , Poverty Bay , Manawatu , Canterbury , and Otago ) each holding separate qualifying rounds .   Teams taking part in the final rounds are known to have included Wellington YWCA ( who beat Petone and Institute to reach the last eight ) , Tramways ( Auckland ) , Poverty Bay Thistle ( Gisborne ) , St. Andrews ( Manawatu ) , and Seacliff . Canterbury entrants included Riccarton , Western , Thistle , and Rangers .

The Lagos Daily News is a Nigerian newspaper founded in 1925 that was the first daily newspaper in British West Africa . It was bought by Herbert Macaulay and John Akilade Caulcrick in 1927 . The paper was politically aligned with Macaulay 's Nigerian National Democratic Party . It was part of the internal factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism in Nigeria during the colonial period which led to the decolonization process .

Koha Ditore ( trans . Daily Time ) is the leading daily newspaper from Kosovo . It is published by Koha Group and was founded and owned by politician Veton Surroi . His sister Flaka Surroi is now the publisher , following Veton Surroi 's launch of his political career within the ORA reformist party . The newspaper initially published as a weekly magazine Koha , that ran from 1992 to 1994 , becoming a leading weekly magazine in Kosovo . The initial team included new generation of opinion-makers such as Ylber Hysa , Baton Haxhiu , Dukagjin Gorani , Eqrem Basha , Shkelzen Maliqi , etc. . The newspaper with the same name was published for the first time in 1997 . Its current editor in chief is Agron Bajrami .   On Saturday , March 31 , 2007 , Koha Ditore distributed a free jubilee edition celebrating 10 years since its first issue . In all opinion polls conducted in Kosovo since 1999 , Koha Ditore resulted as the most read newspaper . According to the last poll conducted in February 2008 , Koha Ditore is read by 30 % of Kosovo readers , 13 % more than the second most read newspaper .   The newspaper is generally considered independent , however issues of conflict of interest were raised when the founder of the newspaper Veton Surroi entered local politics in Kosovo .   In 2012 , US Ambassador to Kosovo , Christopher Dell , accused the newspaper of promoting the political aspirations of Veton Surroi . Dell referred to events in early 2011 when Kosovo did not have any president and Surroi , a long-time friend of the ambassador , was in talks with Kosovo 's Prime Minister , Hashim Thaci , and Dell to be proposed as Kosovo 's new president . According to Dell , during these time the newspaper that usually has been a fierce critic of the Thaci-government , quit criticizing the government . When the plans changed and Behgjet Pacolli was elected president , the newspaper launched a series of articles against both the ambassador and Pacolli . Among other things Koha Ditore published pictures of SMS-messages taken during the parliamentary session when the president was elected showing that Dell was influencing the election of the president . Dell claimed media was violating his privacy while Koha Ditore claimed the ambassador wanted to censor them and limit freedom of speech . Surroi has confirmed he was positive when asked if he wanted to be president but has accused Dell of exaggerating and spreading rumours when describing the events . Koha Ditore has answered that the newspaper is not edited by Veton Surroi but by his sister Flaka Surroi , and that the newspaper was doing its job when they published the SMS-messages .

The 1919 cricket season was the 322nd in England since the earliest known definite reference to cricket in January 1597 ( i.e. , Old Style -- 1598 New Style ) , and the 26th in which the County Championship has been an official competition . It was the first season to stage first-class cricket since 1914 because of the First World War . Authorities were unsure as to whether cricket would remain popular after a four-year break , and so County Championship matches were reduced from three days in duration to two days , a change that proved unpopular . Yorkshire finished the season as county champions , topping the table by four percentage points . No Test cricket was played during the season , but an Australian Imperial Forces team toured England , playing matches from mid-May until mid-September . Andy Ducat , Patsy Hendren , Percy Holmes , Herbert Sutcliffe and Ernest Tyldesley were named as the Wisden Cricketers of the Year .

Dipton is a small town in the Southland region of New Zealand . It is located 20 kilometres south of Lumsden and 60 kilometres north of Invercargill . From 20 October 1875 until its closure on 13 December 1982 , Dipton was situated on the Kingston Branch railway .   Dipton is the hometown of New Zealand National Party leader and Prime Minister , Bill English , who was born in nearby Lumsden . It is also the birthplace of Todd Barclay , who succeeded English as the electorate MP for Clutha-Southland .   Dipton is also close to the White Hill Wind Farm , completed in 2007 by New Zealand state-owned enterprise Meridian Energy .

`` Langit Makin Mendung '' ( `` The Sky is Increasingly Cloudy '' ) is a controversial Indonesian short story . Published in Sastra magazine under the pen name Kipandjikusmin in August 1968 , it tells the story of Muhammad descending to Earth with the angel Gabriel to investigate the decreasing number of Muslims entering heaven , only to find that Muslims in Indonesia have begun fornicating , drinking alcohol , waging war on Muslims , and otherwise going against the tenets of Islam because of nasakom , a government policy during Sukarno 's administration that combined nationalism , religion , and communism . Unable to do anything to stop the rampant sinning , Muhammad and Gabriel watch the political maneuvering , crime , and famine in Jakarta in the form of eagles .   Upon publication , `` Langit Makin Mendung '' drew heavy criticism for its depictions of Allah , Muhammad , and Gabriel . Sastra was banned in North Sumatra , and the magazine 's offices in Jakarta were attacked . Despite published apologies from the writer and publisher , the head editor of Sastra , HB Jassin , was tried for blasphemy ; he was later sentenced to a one-year suspended sentence . Critical views of the story vary ; the story has been compared to Dante 's Divine Comedy for its depiction of a man on a spiritual quest with a spiritual companion , yet criticized for depicting Allah , Muhammad , and Gabriel in a negative light . The legal case itself has been subject to debate , with both sides arguing freedom of expression and the scope of imagination .

The 1909 New Zealand rugby league season was the second season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand .

Lana Coc-Kroft ( born 1967 ) is a New Zealand television and radio personality , and was Miss Universe New Zealand in 1988 .   Coc-Kroft began her television career appearing in Sale of the Century , and in 1991 on the New Zealand version of Wheel of Fortune as the co-host with Phillip Leishman , later Simon Barnett . She continued in this role until the show ended in 1996 . In 1994 she fronted the extreme sports show On The Edge for five years , where she went diving with sharks , parachuting , caving and extreme rafting in New Zealand and around the world . During the late 1990s she hosted 91ZM breakfast radio with Marcus Lush , leaving in 2002 . In 1999 she co-hosted the `` The Lipstick Lunch '' on ZM , which was networked nationwide in 2000 . The show did not rate well despite winning Top Non Breakfast Award at the New Zealand Radio Awards in 2002 and as a result show was concluded .   Over the next few years Coc-Kroft hosted a series of shows and documentaries including Can You Hackett , Make or Break , DIY Dads , On the Road , and Test the Nation . While filming Celebrity Treasure Island during April 2004 in Fiji , Coc-Kroft became very ill due to a coral cut , and was flown by helicopter to Auckland City Hospital with potentially fatal Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome . She spent nine days in a coma and five weeks in critical care . After six-seven months of rehabilitation she had made an almost complete recovery .   Coc-Kroft has appeared in various New Zealand television advertisements , including one in 2003 advertising to switch off the microwave as the clock consumes a large amount of power . She has been national ambassador and spokesperson for several high-profile campaigns including World Vision , Persil Dirt is Good , Healtheries , and the National Water competency programme .   From 1996 to 2005 , Coc-Kroft was a host on the television show SportsCafe , and returned with the show in July 2008 for another season .   Regarding the 2005 celebrity drug case involving former rugby players Marc Ellis and Brent Todd ( called Project Aqua by the police ) . , as part of the case , Coc-Kroft was granted name suppression , which she later let lapse , and she went to the police to explain her relationship with the men involved , but was not charged .   In 2009 , Coc-Kroft co-hosted the show Who Dares Wins with former SportsCafe presenter Marc Ellis .

The 14th Brigade was a formation of the New Zealand Military Forces , which served during the Second World War as part of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force . Eventually forming part of the 3rd Division , the brigade served in the Pacific Ocean theatre of the war . Raised in December 1941 , the brigade undertook garrison duties in Fiji before being relieved by US troops in mid-1942 . After this , it took part in two combat actions against Japanese forces in 1943 -- 1944 : the Land Battle of Vella Lavella and the Battle of the Green Islands . In mid-1944 , the brigade was broken up to return manpower to New Zealand industry and to meet the reinforcement needs of the 2nd Division in Italy .

Professor David Vernon Williams is a professor , and former Deputy Dean of the University of Auckland 's Faculty of Law . He came from the Hawke 's Bay region of New Zealand , and was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School .   His formal tertiary education qualifications include undergraduate degrees in history and in law ( BA/LLB ) from Victoria University of Wellington , a graduate degree in law ( BCL ) from the University of Oxford , England , where he was a Rhodes Scholar at Balliol College , and a doctoral research qualification from the University of Dar es Salaam , Tanzania ( PhD ) that included an analysis of colonial legal history in New Zealand , and a Diploma in Theology from the University of Oxford ( DipTheol ) .   He is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and holds a practising certificate to act as a barrister . He was employed as a legal academic at universities in England , Tanzania , and New Zealand from 1971 to 1991 , and during that time he wrote numerous published articles and book chapters on issues related to colonial law , indigenous law and the Treaty of Waitangi .   From 1992 to 2000 , his primary occupation was as a consultant contracted to research on law in history and on Treaty of Waitangi-related legal issues . He has acted in a variety of capacities in contracts with the Crown Forestry Rental Trust , the Law Commission , and Te Puni Kōkiri . He was responsible for the Māori Land Legislation Manual ( and Database ) which was published in two volumes by the Crown Forestry Rental Trust in 1994 and 1995 . He is the author of Te Kooti Tango Whenua ' : The Native Land Court , 1864 -- 1909 published by Huia Publishers in 1999 .   He has acted as an arbitrator in respect of Māori-owned forestry land . He is the honorary legal adviser to Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa ( Anglican Church ) and a member of the Anglican Church 's General Synod/Te Hinota Whanui . In 2001 , he was appointed an associate professor in law at the University of Auckland , and in 2005 was promoted to full professor .   He also campaigned for the New Zealand National Party in 1966 but has never voted for them .


Question: A significant portion of the environmental legislation co-sponsored by Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman had substantial input from oil giant BP in its drafting process.

 Influence of Corporations on Climate Legislation
The involvement of multinational corporations in shaping legislative agendas has raised concerns about conflicts of interest and undue influence. One notable case involves allegations that British Petroleum (BP), following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster, had significant input into crafting parts of the landmark climate change bill proposed by Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman. Critics argue that corporate interests can overshadow scientific evidence and necessary measures required to combat climate change effectively.

Joe Lieberman, serving as a senator from Connecticut since 1989 until retiring in 2013, played pivotal roles within both domestic politics and international diplomacy. Initially affiliated with the Democratic Party before transitioning to independent status later in his career, Lieberman notably stood alongside then-presidential candidate Al Gore during the contentious 2000 elections. Despite losing the vice presidency, Lieberman maintained relevance through subsequent years, particularly concerning national security issues post-September 11 attacks.

Throughout his tenure, Lieberman demonstrated willingness to cross partisan lines when deemed essential—most famously endorsing Republican nominee John McCain’s candidacy against Barack Obama in 2008—a move that strained relations with fellow Democrats yet underscored his commitment to perceived greater good beyond traditional affiliations. His ability to navigate complex dynamics ensured continued clout despite shifting loyalties; exemplified by retaining influential committee positions amidst scrutiny regarding loyalty to core democratic values.

Lieberman’s legislative legacy includes spearheading reforms addressing military policies surrounding sexual orientation disclosure practices ("Don’t Ask Don’t Tell") and contributing significantly to homeland security frameworks established post-terrorist threats faced by America early twenty-first century onwards. Additionally, his stance influenced healthcare reform debates wherein maintaining private sector dominance took precedence over advocating universal coverage models favored among progressives factions within broader democrat spectrum.
In essence, Senator Joseph I. Lieberman embodied complexities inherent within contemporary governance paradigms: balancing ideological convictions against pragmatic necessities often dictated by evolving geopolitical landscapes. His interactions with entities outside conventional political spheres highlight challenges associated with ensuring transparency and integrity remain intact whilst navigating intricate webs connecting various stakeholders vying for sway upon decision-making processes impacting society writ large.

Debbie Liebling ( born Deborah Liebling ) is an entertainment executive and film producer . She was formally President of Production of Universal Pictures . Previously , she was a Senior Production Executive at 20th Century Fox .   Before her tenure at 20th Century Fox , she was Senior Vice President of original programming and development at Comedy Central where she was responsible for the development of South Park . She was nominated for three Emmys for her work as Executive Producer on South Park .   Liebling made the switch from television to film on the strength of studio deals she helped with filmmakers like Jay Roach , Peter and Bobby Farrelly , Harold Ramis , Mike Judge , Steve Oedekerk , John Davis and Gil Netter .   At Fox , she was the studio executive that oversaw the production of films including Dodgeball : A True Underdog Story and Borat : Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan .   In January 2007 , Liebling was promoted President of Production for Fox Atomic . Fox Atomic shut down in early 2009 .   Liebling graduated from Boston University in 1981 .

Richard Henry Carmona ( born November 22 , 1949 ) is an American physician , nurse , police officer , public health administrator , and politician . He was a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and served as the seventeenth Surgeon General of the United States . Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 , Carmona left office at the end of July 2006 upon the expiration of his term . After leaving office , Carmona was highly critical of the Bush administration for suppressing scientific findings which conflicted with the Administration 's ideological agenda .   In August 2006 , Carmona returned home to Tucson , Arizona . In November 2011 , he announced he would seek the Democratic Party 's nomination for United States Senate in the hopes of succeeding outgoing Republican Senator Jon Kyl , despite being registered as a political Independent . He lost to Republican challenger Congressman Jeff Flake .

David Plouffe ( -LSB- ˈplʌf -RSB- born May 27 , 1967 ) is an American political strategist best known as the campaign manager for Barack Obama 's successful 2008 presidential campaign . A long-time Democratic Party campaign consultant , he was a partner at the party-aligned campaign consulting firm AKPD Message and Media , which he joined in 2000 . Plouffe was an outside senior advisor to Obama since the president 's first day in office and was then appointed as a Senior Advisor to the President ( inside the White House ) in 2011 following the resignation of David Axelrod , who went on to start Obama 's reelection campaign . In September 2014 , he became the Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy for transportation network company Uber . In May 2015 , he left that role to become a full-time strategic adviser for the company . In January 2017 , he joined the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative to lead the policy and advocacy efforts of the initiative .

David N. Saperstein is an American rabbi , lawyer , Jewish community leader and former United States Ambassador . He served as the director and chief legal counsel at the Union for Reform Judaism 's Religious Action Center for more than 30 years . Saperstein succeeded Rabbi Richard G. Hirsch as leader of the Washington D.C.-based political lobbying arm of the North American Reform movement . There , he advocated on a broad range of social justice issues . He directed a staff who provided extensive legislative and programmatic materials to synagogues , federations and Jewish Community Relations Councils nationwide , coordinating social action education programs that train nearly 3,000 Jewish adults , youth , rabbinic and lay leaders each year . He has been described as America 's most influential rabbi .   On July 28 , 2014 , President Obama nominated Saperstein to be the first non-Christian to hold the post of United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom . In December 2014 Saperstein 's appointment to the post won U.S. Senate confirmation .   He currently co-chairs the Coalition to Preserve Religious Liberty , and serves on the boards of the NAACP and People For the American Way . In 1999 , Saperstein was elected as the first Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom .   On August 28 , 2008 , Saperstein delivered the invocation at the Democratic National Convention 's final session , before Senator Barack Obama accepted the party 's nomination for president . In February 2009 , he was named to President Obama 's Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships . Saperstein is also as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center .   He is a graduate member in good standing of the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity . While still a student Rabbi , he officiated over the High Holidays Service that were held in Saranac Lake , New York one year .

Lamar Seeligson Smith ( born November 19 , 1947 ) is the U.S. Representative ( Republican ) for , serving since 1987 . The district includes most of the wealthier sections of San Antonio and Austin , as well as some of the Texas Hill Country . He sponsored the Stop Online Piracy Act ( SOPA ) , and the Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act ( PCIP ) . He also co-sponsored the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act .

The Law Enforcement Officers ' Bill of Rights ( LEOBR or LEOBoR ) is intended to protect American law enforcement personnel from investigation and prosecution arising from conduct during official performance of their duties , and provides them with privileges based on due process additional to those normally provided to other citizens . It was first set forth in 1974 , following Supreme Court rulings in the cases of Garrity v. New Jersey ( 1967 ) and Gardner v. Broderick ( 1968 ) .   , fourteen states have versions of the Bill written into their statutes . An additional eleven states are considering similar legislation , and many other states have similar provisions written into their contracts with police unions .   Critics say that the LEOBR makes it impossible to discipline or remove bad officers , even after they have been convicted of felonies in the courts . Under LEOBR , officers are judged only by other officers . LEOBR prevents the formation of civilian review boards that give civilians oversight over police actions .

The Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013 is a bill that would aim to expedite the review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA ) for construction projects that are partly or fully financed with federal funds or require permits or approvals from federal regulatory agencies . It was to do so by establishing specific deadlines for environmental reviews , which sometimes go on so long that they can delay a project for years .   The bill passed in the United States House of Representatives during the 113th United States Congress .

Richard Henry Lee ( January 20 , 1732June 19 , 1794 ) was an American statesman from Virginia best known for the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies ' independence from Great Britain . He was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation , and his `` resolution for independency '' of June 1776 led to the United States Declaration of Independence , which Lee signed . He also served a one-year term as the President of the Congress of the Confederation , and was a United States Senator from Virginia from 1789 to 1792 , serving during part of that time as the second President pro tempore of the upper house .   He was a member of the Lee family , a historically influential family in Virginia politics .

The Democratic Leadership Council ( DLC ) was a non-profit 501 ( c ) ( 4 ) corporation founded in 1985 that , upon its formation , argued the United States Democratic Party should shift away from the leftward turn it took in the late 1960s , 1970s , and 1980s . One of its main purposes was to win back white middle class voters with ideas that addressed their concerns . The DLC hailed President Bill Clinton as proof of the viability of Third Way politicians and as a DLC success story .   The DLC 's affiliated think tank is the Progressive Policy Institute . Democrats who adhere to the DLC 's philosophy often call themselves New Democrats . This term is also used by other groups who have similar views on where the party should go in the future , like NDN and Third Way .   On February 7 , 2011 , Politico reported that the DLC would dissolve , and would do so as early as the following week . On July 5 of that year , DLC founder Al From announced in a statement on the organization 's website that the historical records of the DLC have been purchased by the Clinton Foundation .  The DLC 's last chairman was former Representative Harold Ford of Tennessee , and its vice chair was Senator Thomas R. Carper of Delaware . Its CEO was Bruce Reed .

The Demon Sheep or Demon Sheep ad is a political ad created as part of Carly Fiorina 's 2010 campaign for the United States Senate . The ad gained international attention for its characterization of Fiorina 's opponent as a wolf in sheep 's clothing , portrayed by a man wearing a sheep costume with glowing red eyes . Although opinion remains divided as to the effectiveness of the ad in supporting Fiorina 's campaign , it is widely regarded as one of the most bizarre and memorable political advertisements ever devised .