A Corporate Accounting And Reporting Standard
Principles and guidelines for preparing GHG emissions inventories, focusing on organizational boundaries, operational boundaries, tracking emissions over time, calculating emissions, and reporting GHG emissions. It emphasizes relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency, and accuracy in accoun
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A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
This training curriculum covers principles of GHG accounting, organizational boundaries, setting operational boundaries, tracking emissions over time, calculating emissions, and reporting GHG emissions. It emphasizes the importance of determining which company operations and emissions sources to inc
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Urban Mining and CDW Circular Economy Cost-Benefit Analysis
This case study focuses on comparing the cost and greenhouse gas emissions savings of local processing and reuse of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) materials versus sending them to landfills. By developing a prototype cost and GHG savings calculator, the aim is to showcase the potential of e
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Tradeoffs Between Water Savings and GHG Emissions in Irrigated Agriculture
This study examines the tradeoffs between water savings, economic impact, and greenhouse gas emissions resulting from technological changes in the irrigation industry. Key objectives include estimating water savings for different crops, quantifying GHG emissions from new irrigation technologies, and
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Cryptographic Reductions and Learning in Computational Complexity
This lecture explores the connection between computational complexity and cryptography, focusing on topics like pseudorandom functions, public-key cryptography, and learning from Gaussians. It delves into the implications of cryptographic reductions, lower bounds for learning MLPs, and the existence
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Socio-technical Energy Transition Modelling: The TEMPEST Model
A simulation model, TEMPEST, incorporating societal and political factors, evaluates UK energy transition under three global SSPs. It analyzes the importance of political capital and societal preferences in adopting mitigation measures. The model's results are compared to the IMAGE model, suggesting
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Budget Presentation: FY2018-19 Tentative Budget Overview
The FY2018-19 Tentative Budget was presented by Mark Mathers, CFO, and Mike Schroeder, Budget Director. The presentation covered updates on the General Fund, structural deficits, budget recommendations, and required actions to address the deficit. Base budget reductions have reduced the deficit to $
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Proposed Changes to School Aid in the 2024-25 Executive Budget
The 2024-25 Executive Budget proposes significant changes to School Aid, including adjustments to Foundation Aid calculations. The budget aims to increase total School Aid by $824 million, with reductions in Foundation Aid for some districts. These changes are justified by concerns about sustainabil
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Feasibility of Alternate Wetting and Drying as a GHG Mitigation Option in Rice Fields
This synthesis study explores the site-specific feasibility of alternate wetting and drying (AWD) as a greenhouse gas mitigation option in irrigated rice fields in Southeast Asia. The research analyzes the impact of environmental and soil properties on GHG mitigation, evaluates trade-offs and co-ben
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Santa Monica College Proposed Budget Summary 2021-2022
Santa Monica College's presentation of the 2021-2022 proposed adopted budget to the Board of Trustees on September 14, 2021, includes details on revenue, expenditure, budget reductions, and financial highlights from the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 fiscal years. The budget outlines various actions taken
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Maximizing Savings Through Appliance Standards
Appliance and equipment standards have led to significant reductions in energy consumption for refrigerators, clothes washers, and dishwashers over the years. These standards not only save consumers money but also contribute to CO2 reductions. By updating existing standards, there are further opport
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Emissions Reductions Beyond the Clean Smokestacks Act (CSA) Overview
Emissions Reductions Beyond the Clean Smokestacks Act (CSA) is a comprehensive program aimed at improving air quality by imposing limits on pollutant emissions from coal-burning facilities. The act has successfully achieved significant reductions in nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emis
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Innovative CPC Futures Contract Program for Agribusiness Sustainability
The Commodity Plus Carbon (CPC) Futures Contract Program integrates agricultural commodity prices with carbon valuation to incentivize good agricultural practices and reduce carbon footprint. By combining ag commodity prices with carbon reductions, CPC contracts offer hedging opportunities and incen
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Exploring Post-Quantum Cryptography and Constructive Reductions
Delve into the realm of post-quantum cryptography through an insightful journey of constructive reductions, rethinking cryptography assumptions, and the relationship between classical and post-quantum regimes. Discover the challenges, advancements, and goals in the quest for durable cryptographic al
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Analysis of SCE Summer Discount Plan 2015 Impact Estimates
The SCE Summer Discount Plan (SDP) for 2015 involved over 305,000 residential participants and 11,000 commercial participants, offering various cycling strategies to curtail air conditioning usage. Impact estimates were developed using matched control groups and a difference-in-differences approach.
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Overview of Personnel Workshop and Budget Challenges in Marion County Schools
Marion County Schools faces challenges with personnel overages, budget impacts, and the drying up of ESSERF funding. The school employs more personnel than state-funded positions, leading to budget shortfalls and potential reductions. Factors like increased BRIM premiums, pay raises, and PEIA insura
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Zero Emission Vehicles: Forecasting Fleet Scenarios & Emissions Implications
This research project, conducted by Louis Berger U.S. Inc. & Sonoma Technology Inc., explores the implications of adopting zero emission vehicles through forecasting fleet scenarios and estimating emissions reductions. The study assesses the potential increase in zero emission vehicle population, em
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Understanding NP-Completeness and Reductions in Computer Science
Dive into the concept of NP-completeness and reductions in computer science, exploring topics such as 3SAT, E3SAT, EU3SAT, 1-in-EU3SAT, and SUBSETSUM. Learn about weak and strong NP-hardness, witness concepts, and the review of past lectures touching on NP, problems easy to verify, and more.
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Workshop on Vision of Grid-Connected Vehicles and Vehicle-Grid Integration
This workshop, led by Jonn Axsen and Nicol Daina, explores the visions and strategies for grid-connected vehicles and vehicle-grid integration. It delves into the benefits, risks, societal implications, and policy requirements of various VGI visions. Experts discuss consumer perceptions, business pr
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City of Houston Fleet Management Department Update
City of Houston's Fleet Management Department under the direction of Scott Minnix provides an update on their organizational progress, fuel program statistics, fleet size reductions, and planned vehicle replacements for FY12. The department has successfully closed maintenance facilities, analyzed fu
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Theory of Computation Winter 2022: Learning Goals and Key Concepts
Explore the key concepts in the Theory of Computation for Winter 2022, including decision problems, reductions, undecidability, and the relationship between HALTTM and ATM. Learn about decidable, recognizable, and undecidable problems as well as the importance of reductions in proving undecidability
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Understanding Reductions in Decidability and Tractability
Exploring the concepts of reductions, particularly many-one reductions, in the context of decidability and tractability. The lecture delves into the relationship between decidable and undecidable problems, highlighting examples like Rice's Theorem. It explains the definitions and implications of red
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Undecidability and Reductions in Theory of Computation
Explore the undecidability of the halting problem and ATM, using reductions to show their non-decidability. Discover how problems are reduced from A to B in computation theory, enabling the solution of one problem by solving another.
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Understanding Reductions in Theoretical Computer Science
Explore the concept of reductions in theoretical computer science, where problems are converted into others allowing solutions to one to solve the other. Learn how reductions can prove languages to be undecidable using examples like ATM and HALTTM. Follow along as we discuss the application of reduc
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Greenhouse Gas Accounting Considerations for Sugarbeet Industry
Explore the importance of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories for the sugarbeet industry, including benefits, steps to develop inventories, and the significance of tracking GHG emissions. Learn about key gases impacting climate change and the role of GHG Protocol Organization Accounting Standards. Disc
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Social, Economical, and Technical Impact of Clean Energy Technologies
This course covers the management of micro-level clean energy projects, emphasizing the social, economic, and technical impacts of selected clean energy technologies. It discusses project organization, tools, project life cycle, financial analysis, barriers, capacity building, and more. It delves in
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Climate Change Response in Agriculture: Vietnam's Updated NDC
Vietnam is making strides in responding to climate change in agriculture and rural development through its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The country is committed to implementing measures for GHG emission reduction and climate change adaptation, aligning with the Paris Agreement.
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Financial Overview of Reductions and Contributions in the United States (2019-2023)
The data highlights reductions in the contributions of the United States from 2019 to 2023, along with the total quota income of other member states. It also includes projected expenses and budgetary reductions applied annually, categorized into personnel and non-personnel. The information provides
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Potential Reduction of GHG Emissions by Working at Home
This analysis explores the impact of increased remote work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 lockdown. By examining workforce data, commuting patterns, and emission statistics in California, the study aims to quantify the potential decrease in GHG emis
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Semaglutide Audit: HbA1c and Weight Changes at 6- and 12-Months Post Commencement
Updated results from the ABCD Semaglutide audit show significant weight reductions at 6 months in GLP1RA-naive individuals, with no significant change at 12 months. Similarly, HbA1c reductions were greater at 6 months for GLP1RA-naive individuals compared to switch individuals, showing significant i
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Undecidability Proofs and Reductions in Theory of Computation
Explore undecidability proofs and reductions in the context of Theory of Computation through examples and explanations. Understand how problems are reduced to show undecidability, with demonstrations involving Turing Machines and languages. Gain insights into proving statements like the undecidabili
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Influence of GHG and Aerosol Forcings on Pacific Decadal Variability in CESM2
The study investigates how greenhouse gas (GHG) and aerosol forcings impact Pacific decadal variability (PDV) through the analysis of CESM2 full-forcing large ensemble data. It explores the influence on the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and North Pacific Gyre Oscillation (NPGO) modes, long-term
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Understanding Complexity Theory: Decidability, Undecidability, and Reductions
Explore the concepts of decidability and undecidability in complexity theory, discussing the proof of undecidability for various languages. Learn about the acceptance problem and reductions, including mapping reductions, to relate and solve different computational problems effectively.
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Hawaii Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emission Rules Overview
The Hawaii Statewide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Rules implemented by Act 234 in 2007 aim to limit statewide GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The rules include setting emission caps for stationary sources, conducting annual evaluations to track progress, and reporting GHG inventories regularl
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Effective Strategies for Church Staff Reductions: Involuntary and Voluntary Options
Explore effective strategies for church staff reductions, including involuntary reductions in force and voluntary employee exit programs. Learn about salary freezes, attrition reductions, and reduced work schedules/furloughs to navigate challenging situations while ensuring compliance with employmen
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Challenges and Solutions in Implementing PCT Fee Reductions for Universities
Implementing fee reductions for universities under the PCT system involves defining eligibility, counting reductions, claiming reductions, ensuring consistency across Receiving Offices, and monitoring quota usage. Challenges include defining university eligibility, handling multiple applicants, and
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Renewable Energy Analysis & GHG Emissions Reduction in NY & Solar Rooftop Potential
Explore the analysis of renewable energy projects like UEM.PV Project Beauclaire Mbanya Jr. and New York State Energy Portfolio, alongside Solar Rooftop Potential and GHG Emissions Reduction initiatives. Discover insights on solar energy generation, system size, cost, efficiency, and rooftop space u
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GHG Inventory Review Training Activities 2016-2017
Training activities for GHG inventory review experts under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol conducted in 2016 and 2017, including basic courses, exams for new experts, refresher seminars, and updates on KP courses. The activities aimed to enhance expertise in reviewing greenhouse gas inventorie
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Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Technology Transfer Plan
The Socio-Economic Work Plan for AGGP II focuses on the partial budgeting of beneficial management practices related to water management systems, GHG mitigation, and adaptation. It aims to identify co-benefits, assess socio-economic factors affecting water demand and climate change, develop a region
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Undecidable Problems in Theory of Computation
Explore the concept of undecidable problems in the theory of computation, focusing on non-SD reductions and undecidable problems not involving Turing Machines. Learn about proving languages are not SD, using examples like AanBn and creating reductions to show non-SD properties. Work through reductio
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