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Long-term Health Risks Among Children HIV-Exposed

Study comparing risks of hospitalization and chronic diseases in HIV-exposed uninfected children vs. population control in Montreal, Canada. Data indicates heightened risks in CHEU including bacterial infections, mortality, hospitalization, poor growth, psychiatric disorders, and neurological outcom

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Managing Power Platform Risk with an Environment Strategy by Frank Shink, Senior Power Platform Design Engineer at Ameriprise Financial

Frank Shink, a seasoned professional, delves into the risks associated with Power Platform, from development risks to cost risks, and offers insights on tools and strategies to combat these risks effectively. He emphasizes the importance of environments, DLP policies, and licensing strategies in mit

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Dangers Faced by Miners in 19th Century Mines

Mines in the 19th century were perilous workplaces with dangers such as flooding, getting trapped, poor ventilation leading to health issues, explosions from fire-damp, and the risk of being crushed. Tragic incidents like the Huskar pit disaster in 1838 and the New Hartley Colliery disaster in 1862

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What is a settlement?

Human settlements can vary in size and structure, from small villages to bustling cities. They exhibit patterns such as nucleated, linear, and dispersed layouts, influenced by factors like flat land, water supply, and protection needs. Choosing settlement locations requires considerations like build

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Understanding Genetic Testing and Cancer Screening

Genetic testing involves the analysis of germline genes to determine the risk of developing certain cancers or passing on risks to offspring. It can provide valuable insights into cancer risks, help inform relatives about potential risks, but may have limitations and risks such as cost and insurance

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Seasonal Update and Forecast: Weather Trends and Recommendations for September 2020

Seasonal update highlights wettest months with flooding, GHACOF forecast for drier conditions, and current rainfall patterns. Key risks include continued flooding effects with recommendations for humanitarian support and livestock health services. FAO's flood impact analysis and FSNMS survey to prov

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Seasonal Flood Monitoring and Forecast in East Africa and Yemen (March 2023)

Enhanced flood monitoring and forecast assumptions for East Africa and Yemen for the season of March 2023, including specific details on flooding conditions in South Sudan, streamflow forecasts for the Blue Nile, Victoria Nile, Rwanda, Burundi, and Yemen. The analysis also predicts seasonal flooding

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Addressing Flooding Issues in Guam: 2020 Findings and Recommendations

Detailed findings from Guam's public agencies highlight major gaps in addressing flooding, such as lacking subdivision drainage requirements, minimal development standards for homeowners, and insufficient post-construction problem mitigation. Recommendations include density restrictions, low impact

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Enhancing Anti-Corruption Activities in Extractive Sector Work Plans

Reflecting on anti-corruption activities in MSG work plans is crucial for good governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources. The EITI provides guidance on addressing corruption risks, with a recommended three-step approach: assess risks, develop an activity plan, and monitor results. Step 1 involve

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The Role of Actuaries in Addressing Environmental and Climate Changes

Actuaries play a crucial role in assessing and managing risks posed by environmental and climate changes, aiding the insurance industry in mitigating these challenges. They consider long-term risks with significant financial implications, such as physical, transitional, and liability risks. Actuarie

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Banking Risks and Responses in Today's Financial Landscape

Anjan Thakor, Interim Dean at Wash U. Olin Business School, discusses various banking risks such as tension between fiscal and monetary policies, cyber security, rising consumer indebtedness, war and geopolitical risks, and more. The article explores how these risks can become systemic and suggests

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Identifying and Mitigating GBV Risks in COVID-19 Response for Food Security in Rakhine State, Myanmar

Rakhine State faces challenges of conflict, displacement, and restricted movement, with many relying on food assistance. Cash assistance implementation did not escalate GBV risks. The COVID-19 restrictions heightened the need for adjustments in programming, requiring monitoring of assistance changes

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Understanding Artificial Intelligence Risks in Short and Long Term

This content delves into the risks associated with artificial intelligence, categorizing them into short-term accident risks and long-term accident risks. Short-term risks include issues like robustness problems and interruptibility, while long-term risks focus on competence and alignment challenges

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Understanding Global Warming Impacts in English Class Lesson

In this English class lesson, students learn about the dangers of global warming and its impact on the world. They study how extreme heat is melting ice, leading to rising sea levels and potential future flooding of land. The lesson covers topics such as the effects of climate change on food product

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Hood Landing Boat Ramp: Renovations and High Tide Flooding

Explore the transformation of Hood Landing Boat Ramp from its pre-renovation state to its upgraded version after the 2018 summer renovations. Witness the improvements made to stabilize shoulders, replace dock components, repair the ramp, and add lights. Discover the challenges faced during high tide

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Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment for Greenstar Development

The Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted for the Greenstar Development project involving EU Member States A and B reveals potential environmental impacts like soil and waste deposition, polluted dredging material transfer, and altered currents affecting wetlands and flooding

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Addressing Flooding Issues in Chehalis River Basin: Formation of Flood District

Formation of a multi-county flood district in the Chehalis River Basin to combat repeated major flooding events, which have caused significant damages and disruptions over the years. The establishment of the Flood Authority as a temporary entity to address flood issues and the steps taken to mitigat

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Louisiana Coastal Flooding Litigation Overview

The content discusses various aspects related to the Katrina Canal breaches consolidated litigation in Louisiana, focusing on the legal implications, failures in flood control measures, geology of coastal Louisiana, coastal elevations, and the impact of canal breaches on flooding in the region. It a

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Managing Risks of Flooding in Natural Gas Distribution Systems

Understanding the risks posed by flooding to natural gas distribution systems is crucial for effective planning, risk assessment, and emergency preparation. Water intrusion, submergence of gas meters, dislocation of distribution mains, and damage to facilities are potential consequences. Infiltratio

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Comparative Analysis of 1997 and 2018 Ohio River Floods in Indiana

Rounds of heavy rainfall in 2018 and 1997 resulted in significant flooding along the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana and northwestern Kentucky. While the crests were similar, the 2018 flood had more severe impacts in certain areas, leading to flash flooding, road inundation, and crop damage. The

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Managing Stormwater in Infrastructure & Transport Planning: A Comprehensive Overview

Stormwater management is crucial for urban areas like Delhi due to heavy rainfall patterns and the risk of flooding. Factors influencing rainfall, runoff estimation methods, and water stagnation points are discussed. The importance of natural drainage systems in mitigating flooding is emphasized.

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Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Affordable Housing: Findings and Analysis

Understanding the threat of sea level rise on affordable housing is crucial. This study assesses the vulnerability of affordable housing units to coastal flooding, highlighting the potential risks faced by residents in various states and cities. By analyzing building footprints and flood risk data,

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Understanding Floodplain Management Policies and Regulations

The provided content highlights key information regarding floodplain management, including the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and 1994, Executive Order 11988, 23 USC 650 Subpart A, and updated SEO Floodplain Guidance. These regulations aim to provide flood insurance, establish flood hazard zon

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Managing Financial Risks in a Changing Climate Environment

Assessing climate-related and environmental risks is vital for ensuring the safety and soundness of financial institutions. These risks include physical risk drivers like extreme weather events and transition risk drivers related to policy measures and technological changes. The complexity and uncer

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Addressing Climate Change Risks: Guidance for Senior Managers and Board Members

This slide pack tool provides guidance on addressing climate change risks for senior managers and board members. It covers key messages such as understanding obligations and gaps, identifying climate change risks, exploring responsibilities, and implementing actions to address these risks effectivel

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Understanding Financial Risks and Mitigation Strategies

Explore the concept of financial risks, learn how to identify and mitigate them, and improve your financial decision-making skills. This module covers definitions, typical risks, and strategies to safeguard your finances. Discover the four main clusters of financial risks and how to implement counte

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Insights on Constructing Geopolitical Risk Audit

Details on constructing the audit for the paper "Measuring Geopolitical Risk" by Dario Caldara and Matteo Iacoviello are outlined. It covers the process of building the GPR index, designing the audit sample, and coding articles to identify geopolitical risks discussed in newspapers. The methodology

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Understanding Riverine Systems and Flooding: Core Concepts and Activities

Delve into the concepts of riverine systems and flooding with a focus on tributaries, snowpack, watershed, flow discharge, and more. Engage in interactive activities like word games and brain teasers to enhance your learning experience.

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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Strategies for Mitigating Key Business Risks

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a crucial strategic discipline that involves prospectively identifying, managing, and mitigating risks to reduce uncertainties and ensure organizational objectives are met. Risk rankings, mitigation strategies, and lead roles are outlined in the SJIEMS 2017 ERM Re

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Understanding the Risks of Cheap Natural Gas and Hydraulic Fracking

This introduction delves into the multifaceted risks associated with the exploitation of cheap natural gas and hydraulic fracking. Covering climate risks, economic consequences of petro-states, direct GHG risks, and local environmental risks, the content underscores the complex challenges and implic

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Understanding the Hydrological Cycle and Flood Hazards

This session with Dr. Patrick Asamoah Sakyi delves into the hydrologic cycle, causes of flooding, and ways to mitigate flood hazards. Topics covered include the hydrologic cycle, stream systems, flood consequences, factors affecting flood severity, and strategies for reducing flood risks. Recommende

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Climate Change Impacts on U.S. Transportation Infrastructure

The Fourth National Climate Assessment reveals the risks climate change poses to the U.S. transportation system. Heavy precipitation, coastal flooding, heat, and wildfires threaten the reliability, safety, and efficiency of transportation infrastructure, leading to societal and economic consequences

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Public Exhibition on Flooding in Comrie at Community Centre

A public exhibition is being held at Comrie Community Centre to address flooding issues in the area. The presentation will cover topics such as the Tay Local Flood Risk Management Plan, actions on flooding, and next steps. The Tay FRM Strategy and Local FRM Plan outline measures to manage flood risk

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Coastal Resources Management in Wales: A Sustainable Vision for the Future

Coastal resources in Wales are being strategically managed to ensure sustainability and resilience in the face of challenges such as flood defense, erosion, tourism, and industrial resilience. The vision for maintaining and enhancing these resources influences long-term strategic planning and is inc

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Understanding Corporate Climate Assessment Using NLP Clustering

This work explores a novel approach in corporate climate assessment through applied NLP clustering, highlighting the relationship between climate risk and financial implications. The use of advanced techniques like BERT embedding for topic representation and clustering in corporate reports is discus

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Understanding Climate Risks in India: Insights from the 38th India Fellowship Webinar

Explore the impacts of climate risks in India through the lens of physical and transition risks detailed during the 38th India Fellowship Webinar on January 12, 2023. Key topics include climate change interactions, liability risks, and risk management strategies for a sustainable future.

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Coastal Management and Insurance Industry in New Zealand

Coastal areas in New Zealand face risks from flooding, storm surges, and sea-level rise, making insurance crucial for managing property losses. Insurers respond to coastal risks by adjusting premiums, excesses, and coverage. Long-term coastal planning involves managing risks through strategic buildi

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Responding to Risks in OECD Due Diligence Guidance

Develop and implement a strategic response to identified risks in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible sourcing of minerals. The process involves reporting findings to management, devising a risk management plan, implementing the plan, and assessing ongoing risks. Mitigati

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Understanding NIMS Management Characteristics in a Flooding Scenario

In this unit, participants will delve into a scenario involving flooding in Emerald City to apply their knowledge of NIMS Management Characteristics. They will work in groups to analyze the situation and identify which characteristics are demonstrated. The scenario evolves as heavy rain leads to eva

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Facing Higher Sea Levels and Coastal Flooding in New York City: Impacts and Resilience Strategies

The research highlights the increasing threat of higher sea levels and coastal flooding in New York City, exemplified by Hurricane Sandy. It discusses observed sea level rise trends, top coastal storm floods, and climate change projections. Initiatives like the New York City Panel on Climate Change

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