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Not necessary.First of all, please allow me to say that I have always believed firmly in Greta Thunberg’s good intention, no matter if she is being used by the politicians. The problem of climate change is always a controversial topic，since some people believe that climate change is no more than political intrigue.So, the reason I said it’s not necessary is that China has already released plenty of the environment protection policies. For environmental problems, China has never relaxed their vigilance.According to the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics[1][1][1][1] :In 2016, China's total investment in environmental pollution control was 922 billion RMBIn 2016, the national forestry investment was 451 billion RMB, of which 211 billion was invested in ecological construction and protection, 40.4 billion in forestry support and security, 174.2 billion in forestry industry development, and 25.4 billion in other forestry investments.For the construction of nature reserve, in 2016, there were 2,750 nature reserves nationwide, covering 147.33 million hectares.For wetland resource protection, the results of the second national wetland resource survey in 2013 showed that the total area of wetlands nationwide was 53,602,600 hectares.For water and soil erosion control, in 2016, the country's cumulative water and soil erosion control area was 120.41 million hectares, an increase of 39.45 million hectares from 2000.For air pollution control, In 2017, in 338 cities (the prefecture-level and above), 29.3% met the air quality standard and 70.7% did not; the average proportion of excellent days was 78.0%.In 2018, I went to Beijing for work and stayed there like 3 months, and back to 2018, the air quality was really poor.And this year, when I came back again, I’m surprised by the air quality. At first, I thought it wouldn’t last for a very long time based on my previous experience, you can see the blue sky almost every sunny day.I took it few days ago in Chaoyang Park, BeijingI once had a conversation about climate change with my British friend who is an environmentalist and animal rights activist. I asked her what kind of thing that we as an individual could do to reduce the carbon emission efficiently.She said: “As an individual, there are also some things you can do to significantly lower your carbon footprints, such as adopting a plant-based diet, flying less or not at all, and switching to an electric car or using public transport and bike.” She is a vegan by the way. With all those solutions, it’s a real challenge to all of us and a big sacrifice of our personal life (I can do the plant-based diet and public transport thing though).As we are talking about China here, I think that China is doing a great job in protecting the environment. In 2020, the Chinese president Xi emphasized his philosophy again: “Clear Waters and Green Mountains are Mountains of Gold and Silver.” It means that the mother nature is the most precious thing, without it we human cannot even exist, so we must pay attention to the environmental problem and do our best to balance the relationship between human society and nature. For air pollution, Beijing started the limitation on personal car policy years ago. Like the picture below, it shows the instruction of who could drive from Monday to Friday. For example, on Monday, only the car with the last number of its license plate number are 5 and 0 allowed to drive on the road, Tuesday are 1 and 6, Wednesday are 2 and 7, and so on. The policy is made for both environments protect and traffic jam. For the rest, they are encouraged to use public transport or Bicycle-sharing.Moreover, I‘ve heard that since 2019 Beijing started an environmental policy called “one factory one policy”, which means for the factory that might pollute the environment will have a specific solution to deal with it considered that each situation is different. And only in one year, the air quality is much better than two years ago, impressive.Of course, if we want to completely solve the problem, it needs a systemic change, which should lead by the governments around the world and global cooperation. Also, it needs time, I’m glad that more and more people are aware of it and most of them are willing to do something for nature.Footnotes[1] 环境保护事业全面推进 生态文明建设成效初显--改革开放40年经济社会发展成就系列报告之十八[1] 环境保护事业全面推进 生态文明建设成效初显--改革开放40年经济社会发展成就系列报告之十八[1] 环境保护事业全面推进 生态文明建设成效初显--改革开放40年经济社会发展成就系列报告之十八[1] 环境保护事业全面推进 生态文明建设成效初显--改革开放40年经济社会发展成就系列报告之十八

Security @ Prime Minister of IndiaRs. 4,00,00,00,000That is what we spend on securing Indian Prime Minister.​Securing Prime Minister of India has always been a critical issue for the security agencies. But, no one thought of handling this in a professional manner before 1981. Prior to 1981, PM’s security was handled by a special group within the Delhi Police which provided both proximate security and also protected the residence and offices of the PM. In 1981, a special task force was constituted within the Intelligence Bureau (IB) of India to take over the proximate security in and out of the capital. However, this was still not commensurate with the criticality of the security for leader of world’s largest democracy. The assassination of Indira Gandhi (Indian politician) in 1984 brought this loop hole to limelight and security for PM was considered from scratch. And thus was sown the seeds for a specialized organization dedicated to needs for the security of the Prime Minister and his family members.​​As a first short term measure in this direction, high level committee of secretaries reviewed the security needs and constituted a special task force under dedicated leadership for the purpose. Based on recommendation of the Birbal Nath Committee to create a Special Protection Unit, the President of India created around 800 posts for the unit under the Cabinet Secretariat. Shortly thereafter the SPU was then re-christened as Special Protection Group (SPG) led by a director of a rank equivalent to the Inspector General of Police. Thus, 8th April 1985 became the foundation day for this elite agency SPG with Dr. S. Subramaniam, then Joint Director (VIP Security) in the IB, as its first Director.​Contrary to what many may think, it was not just a matter of constitution of a new agency under a director. A special team responsible for proximate security of PM having vast powers to empower it for the tasks was a very new concept for the security agencies. Thus creation of SPG required elaborate exercise to decide protocols for their activities, developing operating procedures and delineating responsibilities of multiple agencies involved in various aspects of the security. The provisions contained in the Blue Book, which lays down security guidelines for the protection of the Prime Minister, had to be harmoniously blended with this new concept of proximate security. IB and the State/UT Police concerned were responsible for coordination, collection and dissemination of intelligence affecting VIP security. State/UT Police and the SPG were responsible for providing physical security arrangements for the Prime Minister, while the IB was to provide the required intelligence inputs to these operational agencies.​As it is today, SPG is headed administratively by a Secretary (Security) who is responsible for monitoring the security arrangements for the Prime Minister. SPG today is comprised of about 3000 personnel and is entrusted with sole responsibility of protection of the Prime Minister, former PMs, and their close family members. Recruits for SPG are sourced from local Police and the NSG Commandos and they are trained on line of the elite United States Secret Service. SPG is responsible especially for the proximate security for its protectees including protection provided from close quarters, journey on foot, road, rail, aircraft, watercraft or any other means of transport, and includes places of functions, engagements, residence, etc. They comprise ring round teams, isolation cordons, the sterile zone, and the rostrum & access control to the person or members of his immediate family. This is purely a defensive force for which protection of the VIP is more important than taking down the attacker.​​​Operationally, this security group is divided into the four departments or teams.Operations (looks after the actual protection duties and includes the Communications Wing, Technical Wing and Transport Wing),Training (deals with the training of personnel on a continuous basis including training in physical efficiency, firing, anti-sabotage checks, communication and other operative aspects connected with close protection drills),Intelligence & Tours (looks after the threat assessment, internal intelligence pertaining to personnel, verification of character and antecedents, tours and other allied jobs)Administration (deals with personnel, procurement and other related matters)​As one would expect, this agency with such critical responsibility is provided with the best in class equipment to help them fulfil their duties. Belgian seems to be a favorite source for this agency as far as weaponry is considered. A 5.56x45mm NATO caliber, Belgium-made rifle is the weapon of choice for this agency. This 3.5kg rifle fires 850 rounds per minute and has an effective range of 500m. Commandoes are also equipped with an FN Five-Seven semiautomatic pistol with an effective range to fire 5.7mm caliber bullets up to 50m which is also of Belgian make. However, this is not their only equipment. Personnel with such a huge responsibility cannot work merely with attack weapons. A lot more goes into their gears. SPG commandoes use tactical eyewear which provides them protection against splinters and a ballistic shield to prevent any distraction from foreign objects. Agency procures light weight and high grade bulletproof vests categorized as level-3 Kevlar. These specialized vests weighing over 2.2 kgs can withstand a 7.62- caliber bullet fired from 10m from an AK-47 which can be considered an impressive capability. Further special knee and elbow pads along with non-skid combat boots are part of the gear.​​​​​​Security of elite is not a one-time plan and needs to evolve with time. Keeping with this requirement, SPG has grown over time in terms of size and specialization. Their protocols and trainings are reviewed and updated frequently. Their equipment is maintained at par with the best in the world. The scope of agency also undergoes changes with time. Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi (Indian politician) brought forth the need for securing a PM after he relinquishes the office and hence a provision was allowed to provide SPG protection to prime ministers and their family for up to 5 years after office. A special case was made for family of Rajiv Gandhi based on threat perception of central agencies. Similarly, with changing demographics and trends in the country where women have started taking up key positions and availability of female workforce, the agency has recently empaneled a team of women commandoes ready to take up any challenge which comes in their way of protecting a VIP. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (Indian politician)'s wife has become the first Special Protection Group (SPG) protectee to have women commandos in her immediate security cordon.​There are many who may raise eyebrows at the expenditure that goes in maintaining this agency which is over 300 crore rupees (65 million $), but I believe that there are certain expenses which are inherent in running a government. Security of the executive head of a country is one of them. Any threat to the head of a country of such vast expanse as India needs to be responded to and his security ensured. Any incident threatening PM’s life brings a bad name to the nation in entirely. I would agree that there are politicians who use their security as a status symbol and this needs to be curbed. However, securing PM is not an avoidable overhead but a cost of conducting business. Being head of a nation of over 1.2 billion is itself a symbol of status and PM needs no security to prove his power. This is just a necessity in today’s environment and I hope we maintain this agency at best standards available for such security forces.​Reference:WikipediaBharat RakshakNews@blog kt :http://www.expressions-kt.in/

YES.They are known as Tactical Paramedic and Operator. There are also other Special Weapons Teams, and Active Shooter Response elements that utilize TEMS (Tactical Emergency Support) as well as Rescue Task Forces that have trained AEMT (Advanced EMTs), too.You will find us on a lot of Special Weapons Teams across the country. Some Fire Departments, like LAFD, for example, also have TEMS Paramedics that respond to SWAT call-outs and work the ‘Warm Zone’, other agencies only allow their FF/Ps to work the ‘Cold Zone’.Typically, Tactical Paramedics are sworn peace officers/agents and trained operators that work in the ‘Hot Zone’ alongside the assault element. They are trained in low/high angle rescue, water rescue, austere environments medical care, and advanced trauma care tactics and techniques.The FBI HRT and SWAT, USSS, USMS SOG, USBP BORTAC/BORSTAR/MRT teams all have Tactical Operator/Medics, to name a few.Two of the most well-known civilian and federal law enforcement Tactical Paramedic units are the LASD SEB (Los Angeles County Sheriff — Special Enforcement Bureau) and the US Border Patrol BORSTAR (Border Search Trauma and Rescue) units.As far as civilian EMTs/EMT-Ps that work for private EMS Ambulance companies, they are usually only used for transport and TAC-P augmentation once in the “Cold Zone’.