An increasingly networked world has given rise to more decentralized power infrastructure. These virtual power plants (VPPs) are made up of remotely-managed smaller units, many of which make use of renewable energy. Virtual power plants provide a degree of flexibility unheard of in traditional plants, allowing for easier management not tied to a large and unseemly facility. It also lays the groundwork for a transition to sustainable energy sources that can compensate for the variability of factors such as sun and wind.
On Friday, January 18, Indigenous organizers took their movement to the capitol, inaugurating the first-ever Indigenous Peoples March on Washington (#IPMDC19). According to organizer Roberto Borrero, who spoke with Teen Vogue, over 1,000 people representing more than 100 tribal nations marched in Washington, D.C. — traditionally Paskatawe land — calling for policies that strengthen Native sovereignty and recognition of the deep injustices that continue to affect their communities.
Organizers for the event claim that the violence of settler colonization hasn’t disappeared into the past; today, it takes form as extractive industry land violations, police brutality, disappearing Native women and girls, systematic voter suppression, contaminated natural resources, structural poverty, and other manifestations of collective oppression. These challenges afflict communities everywhere, from South Dakota to Guatemala.
Speakers at the march inspired the crowd to keep organizing to protect their rights and also facilitated group prayers and dances. The day in Washington, D.C. was as much about strengthening future coalitions as healing from past trauma. After centuries of forced assimilation, genocide, and erasure, the Indigenous movement shows tremendous resilience — as signs held by those on the ground read, “we are still here,” “we are unafraid,” and “we are rising up.”
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📸: Hanna Wallis
Just a list of the problems that have been left to our generation to solve. Feel free to add!
Gun control
Climate change - renewable resources
Wage gap
Racial intolerance
Saving the bees
LGBTQ+ intolerance/other issues
National debt
Student loans
Malnourishment
Natural disasters
Global conflicts - refugees & nukes
Bipartisanship in politics
Mental health
Harassment
Rape
Here’s to hoping that gun control is the first issue we solve, but not the last.
Xavor’s Agile Multi-Factor Authentication Solution https://www.xavor.com/blog/xavors-agile-multi-factor-authentication-solution/ Multi-factor authentication (MFA) software is a simple and effective way to ensure the users accessing your systems are who they say they are. Xavor’s Agile Multi-Factor Authentication solution allows you to introduce another layer of security when accessing Agile. When users attempt to log into Agile PLM, they are asked for an access code. The access code is then sent to the email address registered with their Agile account. Seamless integration with existing and future Agile users removes the burden on IT for managing user accounts. Integration with existing third-party MFA providers can be done seamlessly with Xavor’s Agile Multi-Factor Authentication solution. Here are some of the benefits and features of our MFA solution. Benefits and Features Agile doesn’t provide MFA out of the box. Xavor’s Agile Multi-Factor Authentication solution fulfills the need of enterprises to secure their access to Agile PLM with an additional security layer. Already registered email addresses in Agile are used to enable MFA—no need for setting up a new user profile. You have the option to skip the MFA for certain users or user groups. Advanced filtering based on some pre-existing information in Agile allows more granular control over prompts for MFA. Customizable duration of the access code expiry. Customizable text and error messages for login and MFA prompts. Integration with third-party MFA providers like DUO allows you to use existing solutions with Agile. Auditing and reporting functionality makes it easy to meet stringent compliance requirements. Administrators can report on authentication attempts and user activity. The Admin Panel allows administrators to exclude or include specific users. It also allows you to finetune the messages and timeouts for MFA. Supported for Agile9.3.4+ System Requirements Tomcat Version: 8.5 or above Agile Version: 9.3.4 or above Database Version: All versions compatible with Agile 9.3.4 – 9.3.6 Are you looking to enhance your Agile PLM with an incredible Agile Multi-Factor Authentication Solution? Drop us a line today at info@xavor.com to learn more about how Xavor’s Agile MFA solution meets your business needs. via Xavor Corporation https://www.xavor.com/ April 04, 2023 at 03:07AM
Thanks to state schemes and solar installations on rooftops Australia is on track to achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030 without government intervention.
So there’s still some hope. Scott Morrison may love coal until his dying day, and his lack of a transition plan will likely lead to a boom-bust investment cycle and a sudden mass loss of jobs… but at least the rest of us can get on with making the transition to renewables like reasonable sensible people.
2018 was the fourth year in a row Costa Rica generated more than 98 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. For 300 days, the country used no fossil fuels to make electricity.
Nikolas Perrault is a Chartered Financial Analyst at the helm of Twilight Capital, a capital market advisory consulting firm based in Montreal, which he formed in 2008. Mr. Perrault was born in Rwanda and has traveled extensively for decades throughout the world. He has a passion for discovering new cultures and building bridges between them. Twilight is on a constant quest for opportunities to connect entrepreneurs internationally and to assist public and private companies in their overall capital market strategy. Nikolas Perrault attended Concordia University, where he graduated with his Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance in 1991. In 1997, he received his Chartered Financial Analyst designation. His experiences spans the industries of financial analysis, human resources management and securities trading. He also is knowledgable about the field of natural resources and renewable energy.
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