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wannable

#100
October 15, 2021, 02:44:34 PM Last Edit: October 15, 2021, 02:46:41 PM by wannable
I'm loving the criticism on Space Tourism by Prince William and directly to Bezos, Elon and Branson. Go William Go.  :shake:

The idea of using 1 billion a pop to travel outerspace, the 100 x pollution in all atmosphere layers rather than spend that money fixing earth. I really hope W sticks to his guns, as the Queen apparently is also emulating.  :high5:

Curryong

#101
October 15, 2021, 05:10:41 PM Last Edit: October 15, 2021, 05:15:31 PM by Curryong
 ?It?s not a great idea criticising self-made men?. William (as a recipient of inherited wealth, including a yearly multi million pounds allowance) receives criticism from an RR about his remarks in the interview about space travel. And others have come out blasting as well.

Prince William advised against space travel comments: 'It's not a great idea!' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

PrincessOfPeace

#102
October 15, 2021, 05:59:48 PM Last Edit: October 15, 2021, 06:01:52 PM by PrincessOfPeace
^^^ Plenty of defenders as well as YouGov poll results.

From the Daily Mail:

Why Prince William was right to give Bezos a rocket, writes GEOFFREY LEAN

Curryong

#103
October 15, 2021, 06:49:28 PM
The mob commenting on this article in the Fail, complete with the old comments about royal ?benefit scroungers,? don?t seem to be agreeing with you, or with William!

Curryong

#104
October 15, 2021, 07:56:08 PM
And actually, although personally I agree that climate change is an extremely important issue three self-made billionaires actually feel the same, and have done something about it, using their own money.

Jeff Bezos is actually committed to spending 1 billion of his own money a year to fight climate change. He has set up the Bezos Earth Fund to help.

Richard Branson has created a $25 million prize for the first person to come up with a way of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. It?s called the Virgin Earth Challenge prize.

And  Elon Musk is responsible for the creation of a $25 million prize for the first person to come up with a way of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. ?XPRIZE Carbon Removal? is aimed at tackling the biggest threat facing humanity - fighting climate change and rebalancing Earth?s carbon cycle.

Funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation, this $100M competition is the largest incentive prize in history, an extraordinary milestone.‎

Sort of puts the Earth Shot prize and initiative into some kind of perspective, doesn?t it? Not the first initiative, not the biggest prize, not the most far-reaching, in fact.

PrincessOfPeace

#105
October 15, 2021, 08:03:46 PM
Jeff Bezos is part of the Earthshot Prize, so he's already working with William. William isn't saying all space exploration is bad but spending billions on a three minute trip to space  may not be the best use of funds.

One thing for sure, William has sparked a global conversation.

Curryong

#106
October 15, 2021, 08:11:56 PM Last Edit: October 15, 2021, 08:21:13 PM by Curryong
Global? I doubt that the conversation or the Earth Shot initiative are what ordinary people around the world are talking about over their breakfast cereal. I participated in a zoom call today with work yesterday and in the leisure break that wasn?t mentioned by anyone. Neither has it been mentioned by any of my friends and family at all.

And another working with Earthshot is Jack Ma?s organisation. Plenty of controversy there if the media want to look for it, but no of course they don?t.

Nightowl

#108
October 15, 2021, 11:10:54 PM
Just what does these 3 billionaires think is going to happen?  Space Tourism.........to me that is a big JOKE.......so the 3 big B's think now is the time for people to pay them to travel in space....making more money as if they are broke.  And this idea of putting industry on what, the moon or a space station......just who do they think will go up there and work in outer space......look at all the technicalities that are involved in doing that.....you need people to work and they just can't be your Tom/Dick or Harry either, you need facilities for living, medical and the list goes on and on...........it might seem like a great idea on paper yet get real and it isn't period.  What a darn waste of money just to say I want to space for 11 minutes and it cost me a quarter of a million dollars..........shake my head in disbelief at how silly space tourism has become.

PrincessOfPeace

#109
October 16, 2021, 12:16:48 AM
When Robert Irwin interviewed Prince William about his upcoming Earthshot Prize, the Animal Planet star got some high praise from the Duke of Cambridge.

"Honestly, I was a big fan of your dad [Steve Irwin] and I am so sorry," said Prince William, 39, in a conversation shared exclusively with PEOPLE. "It's no surprise that you're a fan of crocodiles as well. The family trait has continued into the next generation I am sure."

Prince William Tells Robert Irwin Dad Steve Irwin Would Be Proud | PEOPLE.com

PrincessOfPeace

#110
October 16, 2021, 12:27:37 PM
Watch the moments that The Earthshot Prize Council met our inspiring Finalists!

Join us on Sunday 17th October for the first ever Earthshot Prize Awards from 8pm BST on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and facebook.com/discovery.

When The Earthshot Prize Council met the Finalists! - YouTube

wannable

#111
October 16, 2021, 01:18:50 PM
He did create conversation. He was trending worldwide yesterday in SM platforms.

I love this mini controversy between commentators with the billion a pop travel.

PrincessOfPeace

#112
October 16, 2021, 03:29:31 PM Last Edit: October 16, 2021, 04:01:05 PM by PrincessOfPeace
Buckingham Palace has turned green ahead of the first ever @EarthshotPrize Awards.

Created by The Duke of Cambridge and The Royal Foundation, The prize has led a worldwide search for the most inspiring and innovative solutions to today's environmental challenges.

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1449396620269871106?s=20

PrincessOfPeace

#113
October 16, 2021, 11:29:57 PM
"I am very proud of my son, William, for his growing commitment to the environment and the bold ambition of The Earthshot Prize," Charles said ahead of the event. "As a world, we need to come together to inspire, reimagine and build the sustainable future we so desperately need."

More: Prince Charles 'Very Proud' of William's Earthshot Environmental Work | PEOPLE.com

Macrobug67

#115
October 17, 2021, 04:29:56 PM


yeah baby!

PrincessOfPeace

#116
October 17, 2021, 04:35:26 PM
More green carpet arrivals.

Pictures and Photos - Getty Images

TLLK

#117
October 17, 2021, 05:56:15 PM
Quote from: Macrobug67 on October 17, 2021, 04:29:56 PM


yeah baby!


That dress was last publicly worn in California when the couple attended the BAFTA event in Los Angeles  at the tail end of their 2011 Canada tour. Willam's dark green velvet jacket is also a repeat for him. The color reminds me of the shalwar kami worn during their official visit to Pakistan.

Fashion aside, I  am looking forward to seeing who the winners are tonight.

TLLK

#118
October 17, 2021, 06:39:42 PM

PrincessOfPeace

#120
October 17, 2021, 08:15:06 PM
Earthshot Prize 2022 will be in America so it's possible a Royal tour will be included.

sara8150

#121
October 17, 2021, 09:32:49 PM
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on October 17, 2021, 08:15:06 PM
Earthshot Prize 2022 will be in America so it's possible a Royal tour will be included.

We have wait and see till confirmation from Palace and Clarence House will announcements stay tuned and kept posted

TLLK

#122
October 17, 2021, 09:36:17 PM
Congratulations to the Republic of Costa Rica 🇨🇷.

PrincessOfPeace

#123
October 17, 2021, 11:05:09 PM
There were certainly some big names in attendance. Philip T Reeker, the US ambassador to the UK, caught my eye.

sara8150

#124
October 18, 2021, 01:54:46 AM Last Edit: October 18, 2021, 02:09:36 AM by sara8150
Prince Charles says he's 'very proud' of son William for for 'his growing commitment to environment' | Daily Mail Online

Prince Charles 'Very Proud' of William's Earthshot Environmental Work | PEOPLE.com

Prince William, Kate Middleton Announce Earthshot Prize Awards Winners | PEOPLE.com

Kate Middleton and Prince William could be planning trip to US for special event | HELLO!

Kate Middleton shows no sign of nerves as she confidently gives speech at Earthshot Prize awards | HELLO!
Catherine,Duchess of Cambridge not nervous about present

Clara Amfo reveals what it was really like to work with Prince William on Earthshot | HELLO!

Earthshot Prize: First winners of Prince William's ?5m awards revealed at star-studded ceremony | Climate News | Sky News

Prince William rivals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as Earthshot prize moved to US | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince William news: Duke of Cambridge issues passionate rallying call in Earthshot speech | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince Charles speaks out of pride in William's eco fight | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Costa Rica among ?1m winners of Prince William's environmental Earthshot prize | ITV News

Prince William channels James Bond with green velvet jacket at Earthshot Prize event - Mirror Online

Prince Charles 'very proud' of son William's 'bold ambition' on environment - Mirror Online

Kate Middleton warns kids will be 'robbed of future' in passionate plea to save planet - Mirror Online

Royal Family latest news - Prince William & Kate Middleton wear OLD clothes as Coldplay perform at Earthshot Prize event

Prince Charles pays touching tribute to Prince William ahead of inaugural Earthshot Prize ? Royal Central
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