Pakistan Floods
14 August 2010, 05:40 PM
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I live in the real world.
First of all I am talking about the World Bank and not the world's banks. Secondly it not their money as it is funded by governments.
And I have met World Bank officials in London several times, to discuss project funding. Not as David Lock, of course, but representing a British Group. So it can be done. In the real world groups like the World Bank will already be planning to see what can be done in the future.
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First of all I am talking about the World Bank and not the world's banks. Secondly it not their money as it is funded by governments.
And I have met World Bank officials in London several times, to discuss project funding. Not as David Lock, of course, but representing a British Group. So it can be done. In the real world groups like the World Bank will already be planning to see what can be done in the future.
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Wake up and smell the coffee boy, and come back down to earth.
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14 August 2010, 05:46 PM
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14 August 2010, 05:50 PM
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This isn't an isolated event though, flooding and natural disasters are worldwide - the flooding has hit Pakistan and China within a week of each other - so by my accounts this is a case of establishing a UN style "International Disaster Management Team" to analyse and learn from these events then make that information available for free to the rest of the world - sharing knowledge - best practice and all that.
A bit like a larger version of child protection in the UK. We all know what's needed but the multi-agency coordination is pitiful. And will, as another example, the EC ever agree on anything with all countries involved?
Sad but true. But they should keep trying.
An irony in Pakistan is that the Taliban, and other groups, seemed to have got their act together and are helping out. Salt in the wound for some. dl
14 August 2010, 06:12 PM
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It's - 'their intellect' not 'there intellect', I'm guessing that by the continuing use of the word "boy" you're some type of rural farmhand? .... which would explain your slightly retarded views of the world, can I call you Dick.....
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14 August 2010, 06:52 PM
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It’s not the 1st time and it will not be the last. Overpopulation leads to population/ urbanization of the flood plains which leads to Seasonal flood effecting the population . Are you trying to tell me you don’t think this region is overpopulated?
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most / All Living species fight over land and position. Survival of the fittest does not involve the strong helping the week. I am not saying humans should act in this way however i just feel Aid must be spent in a sustainable way and not just thrown at people with no regard of the cause. Reduce the rate of population growth reduce the need for aid
14 August 2010, 07:25 PM
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well thats what it is.
It’s not the 1st time and it will not be the last. Overpopulation leads to population/ urbanization of the flood plains which leads to Seasonal flood effecting the population . Are you trying to tell me you don’t think this region is overpopulated?
It’s not the 1st time and it will not be the last. Overpopulation leads to population/ urbanization of the flood plains which leads to Seasonal flood effecting the population . Are you trying to tell me you don’t think this region is overpopulated?
14 August 2010, 07:31 PM
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Granted natural disasters will happen. However the flooding this year was way worse than it had ever been. The flooding we had in the UK in the past few years was worse than I can remember. It's not just overpopulation it's disasters occurring with much worse severity.
It does bring us onto the emerging countries and their ever bigger appetite for consumer goods and also manufacturing.
Looking at China and India for example who are two of the biggest 'consumers' for want of a better word, huge coal fired power stations (as an example), more cars, fossil fuels, and more white goods, these all at the cost of the environment, I am not saying people are not entitled to them but it worsens the problem and likely will see more flooding, particularity to India and China and Pakistan of course.
Add the increase in population and land required to house them...
I do not have an answer but the problems are likely to get a lot worse...
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most / All Living species fight over land and position. Survival of the fittest does not involve the strong helping the week. I am not saying humans should act in this way however i just feel Aid must be spent in a sustainable way and not just thrown at people with no regard of the cause. Reduce the rate of population growth reduce the need for aid
14 August 2010, 07:43 PM
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Nasty floods have been happening for some time:
http://www.epicdisasters.com/index.p...by_death_toll/
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http://www.epicdisasters.com/index.p...by_death_toll/
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Granted natural disasters will happen. However the flooding this year was way worse than it had ever been. The flooding we had in the UK in the past few years was worse than I can remember. It's not just overpopulation it's disasters occuring with much worse severity.
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OK guys thanks for comments. I am not after a badge 
but I do find it depressing to read some of the comments on here. I don't think I take things too seriously either but the scale of this disaster is mind blowing.
Over population? Yeah I guess but it takes a braver man than me to ignore the plight of dieing kids wherever they are.
And you do mellow as you get older. 30 years ago I might have just put this down as some paki kids in trouble which had nothing to do with me. But not now. Perhaps having your own kids makes a difference. Perhaps it's just softening of the brain
And we are all f,ucking up this planet
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but I do find it depressing to read some of the comments on here. I don't think I take things too seriously either but the scale of this disaster is mind blowing.Over population? Yeah I guess but it takes a braver man than me to ignore the plight of dieing kids wherever they are.
And you do mellow as you get older. 30 years ago I might have just put this down as some paki kids in trouble which had nothing to do with me. But not now. Perhaps having your own kids makes a difference. Perhaps it's just softening of the brain
And we are all f,ucking up this planet
d
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OK guys thanks for comments. I am not after a badge but I do find it depressing to read some of the comments on here. I don't think I take things too seriously either but the scale of this disaster is mind blowing.
Over population? Yeah I guess but it takes a braver man than me to ignore the plight of dieing kids wherever they are.
And you do mellow as you get older. 30 years ago I might have just put this down as some paki kids in trouble which had nothing to do with me. But not now. Perhaps having your own kids makes a difference. Perhaps it's just softening of the brain
And we are all f,ucking up this planet
d
but I do find it depressing to read some of the comments on here. I don't think I take things too seriously either but the scale of this disaster is mind blowing.Over population? Yeah I guess but it takes a braver man than me to ignore the plight of dieing kids wherever they are.
And you do mellow as you get older. 30 years ago I might have just put this down as some paki kids in trouble which had nothing to do with me. But not now. Perhaps having your own kids makes a difference. Perhaps it's just softening of the brain
And we are all f,ucking up this planet
d