Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives and Resources in New York State
Julie C. Suarez, Associate Dean for Land Grant Affairs, emphasizes the vision for 2050 in achieving net-zero emissions in agriculture and forestry. The New York State Climate Assessment highlights the impacts of climate change on farmworkers and agricultural practices, including heat stress, crop an
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A Student Exploration of the Global Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health
This research delves into the effects of climate change on human health, covering how a warming climate, changes in precipitation, and increased flooding frequencies impact various health aspects such as infectious diseases, nutrition, and mental health. The study provides a visual model illustratin
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Climate Change Impacts and Projections in Western Cape Directorate 2023
Climate Change presentation highlights real impacts such as sea level rise, increased fire risks, and projected scenarios like extreme temperatures, droughts, and greenhouse gas emissions in the Western Cape. Projections indicate significant challenges ahead, urging action towards adaptation and mit
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Understanding Trauma Impacts on Children in Care
Children in care may exhibit unexpected behaviors due to exposure to abuse, neglect, poor attachments, and experiences of grief and loss. Module two of the training program focuses on understanding the impacts of trauma on children and young people, covering topics such as developmental stages, expe
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Understanding Desertification: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Desertification, a process reducing biological productivity in drylands, is exacerbated by man-made factors like overgrazing, deforestation, and urbanization, as well as natural causes such as natural disasters and wind erosion. This leads to environmental impacts like soil infertility and increased
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Understanding Earthquakes: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Delve into the world of earthquakes with a comprehensive guide covering what they are, their causes, factors affecting intensity, detection methods, impacts on the environment, and possible solutions. Explore resources for further knowledge on seismic activities.
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Developing Compelling Broader Impact Statements in Grant Proposals
Understanding the significance of broader impacts in grant proposals, evaluating BI plans, and learning how to develop compelling statements to enhance proposal competitiveness. Explore the history, definition, and importance of broader impacts in NSF reviews for successful grant applications.
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Preparing for the 2024 Waco Eclipse: Impacts and Response
The upcoming 2024 eclipse in Waco, Texas is expected to bring significant changes to the region. With details on eclipse duration, event schedules, population increase, and community preparations, it is crucial to be ready for the impacts on traffic, businesses, and daily life. From adjustments in t
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Investment Responses to Biophysical Climate Impacts on Water, Energy, and Land in SDGs and Climate Policies
Investment assessments using Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) are evolving to include biophysical climate impacts, assessing climate uncertainty on investments. The approach involves the MESSAGEix-GLOBIOM IAM, considering climate policy, SDG measures, and impacts under different scenarios. Climat
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Model evaluation strategy impacts the interpretation and performance of machine learning models
The evaluation strategy used for machine learning models significantly impacts their interpretation and performance. This study explores different evaluation methods and their implications for understanding climate-crop dynamics using explainable machine learning approaches. The strategy involves tr
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Health Impacts of Poor Housing
Dr. Olivia Swann, a children's doctor and infection specialist, highlights the detrimental health impacts of poor housing, such as asthma, allergies, developmental issues, and even death, particularly in young children. The inadequate housing conditions, including exposure to mould and temporary acc
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Stabilizing soils to prevent desertification and dust storms
Desertification impacts lives and land due to human activities and climate change. Soil stabilization is vital to combat desertification, reduce dust storm impacts, and preserve the environment for global sustainability.\n
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Stabilizing soils to prevent desertification and dust storms
Desertification impacts lives and land due to human activities and climate change. Soil stabilization is vital to combat desertification, reduce dust storm impacts, and preserve the environment for global sustainability.\n
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Financial Impacts of Electric Vehicles on Utility Ratepayers and Shareholders
Analysis funded by the U.S. Department of Energy examines the effects of electric vehicle adoption on utility finances, including ratepayer and shareholder impacts. The study delves into customer EV adoption, utility revenue collection, and investment value. Various charging strategies and utility c
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Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis: Impacts and Adaptations
The fentanyl crisis, a significant aspect of the opioid epidemic, has led to a surge in overdose deaths, with devastating effects on various demographics. This crisis has prompted shifts in drug policies, healthcare responses, and user behaviors to address the dangers posed by fentanyl-laced substan
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Reaganomics Impact on Income Disparities and Economic Policies
Reaganomics, introduced during the 1980s by President Reagan, aimed to address economic challenges through tax cuts, decreased social spending, increased military spending, and deregulation. While the top tax rates were significantly reduced, disparities emerged as lower and middle-income groups fac
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Understanding Obesity: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Obesity is a medical condition involving excess body fat, leading to various health risks like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Causes include poor diet, lack of exercise, genetic factors, and environmental influences. Impacts of obesity range from decreased quality of life to incre
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Understanding Indigenous Communities in Disaster Recovery
Increased understanding of intrinsic strengths and unique impacts of disasters on Indigenous communities, role of Indigenous community-controlled organizations, importance of connection to Country, and need for engagement with Indigenous communities by emergency management agencies. Disasters have u
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Understanding Fungal and Protist Diseases: Impacts and Prevention
Fungi and protists play significant roles as pathogens, causing diseases in both humans and plants. Fungal diseases like athletes foot and protist diseases like malaria can have serious impacts on health. Control measures such as understanding symptoms, spread mechanisms, and prevention strategies a
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Understanding Inflation vs. Deflation: Causes and Impacts of Hyperinflation
Inflation and deflation are two economic phenomena with significant impacts on the economy. Inflation, characterized by rising prices, benefits producers while deflation, marked by falling prices, benefits consumers. Hyperinflation, when prices skyrocket, is caused by increased money supply and dema
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Understanding the Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism
The socio-cultural impacts of tourism on host communities can be both positive and negative. Tourism can influence local identities, values, and traditions, leading to changes in behavior and community structures. While tourism can create job opportunities and foster cultural pride, it may also resu
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Center for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security at University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Based at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, the Center for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (CPEEL) focuses on advancing excellence and innovation in energy economics and law. Established in 2011, CPEEL collaborates with various institutions globally and conducts research in energy
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Macro-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Mauritius: Research Findings and Policy Recommendations
The webinar conducted by Dr. T. Juwaheer and Ms. K. Appadoo from the University of Mauritius shed light on the significant macro-economic impacts of COVID-19 in Mauritius. They discussed the current status, negative impacts on various industries, industries likely to receive boosts, and key facts an
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Understanding Training on High-Speed Roads in the UK
This comprehensive program aims to assist driver trainers in helping learners and new drivers develop the necessary skills to navigate high-speed roads in the UK safely. Covering key areas like the high-speed network, risks, deregulation of motorways, essential competencies, and more, it is a valuab
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Economic Reforms Since 1991: Liberalisation and Industrial Sector Reforms
Economic reforms initiated in 1991 under the New Economic Policy focused on liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation to accelerate economic growth. Liberalisation involved deregulation of the industrial sector, abolishment of industrial licensing, reduction of public sector industries, de-re
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Socio-Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind Farm Projects: A Study on Marine Renewable Energy
The paper presented at the IAIA Brisbane Session delves into the socio-economic impacts of Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) projects, focusing on the EU context, the range of impacts, research methodologies, and predicted versus actual impacts. The study reviews Environmental Statements (ESs) and case studi
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Interconnection Regulation vs. Deregulation Challenges in an Emerging Liberalized Market
Interconnection between telecommunication networks and services plays a vital role in enhancing value for subscribers and facilitating the provision of a wide range of services. Regulation of interconnection is essential to protect competition, achieve social objectives, manage scarce resources, ens
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California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (Cal-EnviroScreen) Overview
California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool, known as Cal-EnviroScreen, is a program that focuses on environmental justice, aiming to ensure fair treatment for all individuals concerning environmental laws. The initiative addresses concerns related to cumulative impacts of pollution o
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Regulation vs. Deregulation in Taxicab & FHV Industries in the US
Addressing the International Road Transport Union in 2008, this presentation covers the role of the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) in representing the for-hire transportation industry in the U.S. It delves into regulatory efforts, industry standards, and the challenges faced by
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Transforming India's Manufacturing Sector: A New Vision
India is focused on becoming a global manufacturing hub by promoting growth, facilitating investment, and enhancing industrial infrastructure. The key pillars for this transformation include improving the business environment, enabling industrial corridors, fostering innovation, and opening up to fo
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Overview of Ghana's Petroleum Downstream Industry
The Ghana Petroleum Downstream Industry plays a vital role in the transportation, processing, distribution, and marketing of refined petroleum products. The industry has seen key policy objectives focusing on deregulation and liberalization to promote competition and efficiency. Historical milestone
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Employment Relations: New Labour vs Coalition Government
Explore the contrasting approaches to employment relations under New Labour and the Coalition Government. New Labour focused on fairness, skills, and partnership, while the Coalition emphasized deficit reduction, austerity, and cuts. The shift towards private sector interests, deregulation, and mark
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Analysis of Banking Crises: Deregulation, Credit Booms, and Global Impacts
This study delves into the causes and patterns of banking crises, focusing on deregulation, credit booms, and asset bubbles. It compares the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 with historical crises worldwide, highlighting common factors leading to such events. The research discusses the role of l
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Structural Transition and International Economic Institutions in Post-Independence India
Post-independence India initially focused on state-directed economic development, leading to a sizable public sector. However, in 1991, the country shifted towards a structural adjustment program, embracing liberal imports, market deregulation, privatization, and financial liberalization. This trans
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Impact of Taxicab Deregulation in Late 70s and Early 80s
Deregulation of taxicab industries in cities like Indianapolis, Seattle, and San Diego in the late 1970s and early 1980s led to mixed outcomes. The reports from the U.S. Department of Transportation highlighted various issues post-deregulation, including increased fares, service complaints, rise in
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Alleviating Misconceptions About Energy: Wildlife Impacts, Bird Mortality, Human Health, and Shadow Flicker
These slides address common misconceptions about energy, focusing on wildlife impacts, bird mortality from wind turbines, human health effects, and shadow flicker concerns. They highlight strategies to reduce wildlife impacts, comparisons of bird mortality with other structures, lack of evidence for
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Economic Impacts and Housing Challenges in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Economic Recovery Group, led by Oliver Morley of Huntingdonshire DC and Damian Roche of Accent, is focusing on the economic impacts and housing challenges in the region. They have noted that economic distress contributes to poor outcomes and impacts factors such a
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Analysis of Economic Assistance and Impacts on Interoperability at RFC-7 Advisory Group's Meeting
Overview of the RFC-7 Advisory Group's meeting discussing technical support for interoperability and economic assistance through the CBA methodology. The results from three case studies and the identification of remaining issues are presented, highlighting the direct and indirect impacts of solving
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Challenges Faced by the Bus Industry Since Deregulation
The bus industry has faced challenges since deregulation in 1986, leading to significant impacts on bus services across regions. The nightmare of deregulation allowed any operator to run routes without consideration for unprofitable services, particularly affecting municipal companies. Subsequent au
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Impacts and Solutions for Water Management in the Delta Region
The images depict various impacts of single-tunnel projects on the Delta region, including personal, community, agricultural, and environmental effects. The analysis discusses negative impacts on agricultural resources and calls for the advancement of water reliability through regional self-reliance
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