Virgo Polymer (India) Ltd. ESG Report 2022-23: Sustainability Commitment & Strategic Management
Virgo Polymer (India) Ltd. presents its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022-23, showcasing a steadfast dedication to sustainability principles. Covering practices, governance, and sustainability initiatives from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, the report details t
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Discovering Ocean's Challenges: Virtual Meetings with Researchers
Dive into the world of ocean exploration with your students through a series of virtual conferences with researchers and specialists, organized by the Tara Ocean Foundation. Explore topics such as ocean and climate, plastic pollution, plankton, and Arctic ice melting. Engage in presentations, Q&A se
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Importance of Integrating Sustainability Reporting in Government Accounting
Sustainability reporting in government accounting in Africa promotes transparency, supports Sustainable Development Goals, attracts investments, manages resources, enhances efficiency, and fosters partnerships. The role of government accounting is crucial for transparent and sustainable governance t
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Understanding Voluntary Sustainability Schemes: ISCC and REDcert
Explore the principles and methods of Voluntary Sustainability Schemes (VS) such as ISCC and REDcert, focusing on mass balancing to implement and document sustainability measures. Learn how these methods can support sustainability claims and bio-content initiatives. Gain insights from Maja Henriksen
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Understanding Deep Ocean Circulation and Salinity Patterns
Explore the intricate relationship between ocean salinity, vertical structure, and deep-water currents in this informative collection of images and explanations. Discover how salt inputs and outputs influence ocean salinity levels, and learn about the factors that contribute to the vertical variatio
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Impact of Indian Ocean Dipole on Central Africa Rainfall Variability
Workshop on Indian Ocean Variability and Teleconnections discussed the assessment of the link between Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and rainfall variability in Central Africa. The study utilized precipitation data, sea surface temperatures, and dynamic variables to analyze the impact of IOD events on Ce
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Exploring the Ocean: Pre-Visit Lesson Plan
Dive into a creative educational journey to explore the significance of the ocean and ways to protect it. Students will engage in activities such as creating a poem and campaign poster, fostering a deeper connection with the ocean and understanding the importance of recycling for ocean conservation.
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AG-Ocean Engagement Plan: Enhancing Collaboration for Ocean Infrastructure Development
The AG-Ocean Engagement Plan aims to establish long-term working arrangements between WMO and the ocean infrastructure community to advance Earth System Approaches. AG-Ocean focuses on advisory roles, prioritizing key areas for impact. The plan identifies observations, data, and prediction as essent
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Ocean City Md Bike Week 2024 - bikesonline24.com
Ocean City Md Bike Week 2024, Maryland Bike Week promises to be an experience that both motorcycle enthusiasts and casual tourists won't soon forget. This event offers something for everyone, Home regardless of riding experience level. It's also a great way to have some high-energy fun. Let's explor
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Navigating Wellness: The Necessities of Professional Home Health Care in Ocean C
For individuals facing health challenges or in need of ongoing medical assistance, professional home health care can provide invaluable support and peace of mind. In Ocean County, where the comfort of home meets the necessity of care, accessing reliable and compassionate home health services is esse
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OCEAN FREIGHT INSURANCE | ENSURING SHIPMENT PROTECTION FROM ORIGIN TO DESTINATIO
Ocean freight insurance is vital for protecting shipments from origin to destination, ensuring peace of mind for shippers. This type of insurance covers potential risks such as damage, loss, theft, or delays that can occur during ocean transit. Given the complexities and unpredictability of internat
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Ocean Freight Forwarder: Navigating the Seas of International Trade
An ocean freight forwarder is a vital player in the maritime logistics industry, specializing in the efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods across seas and oceans. Ocean freight forwarder manages the intricate logistics of ocean shippin
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Exploring Ocean Water Chemistry: Salinity, Saltiest Body of Water, and Gases
Delve into the complexity of ocean water chemistry, including the significance of salinity levels, the saltiest body of water on Earth at Don Juan Pond in Antarctica, the composition of salts in ocean water, and the role of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Discover how these factors shape the c
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Understanding Ocean Acidification: Impact on Coral Reefs
Ocean acidification is the process where oceans become more acidic due to excessive carbon dioxide absorption. Human activities like deforestation and vehicle emissions contribute to this phenomenon. Coral reefs are crucial as many ocean species rely on them for survival. The pH scale measures acidi
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Student Sustainability Fund's Initiative for Environmental Responsibility
Student Sustainability Fund at LSU aims to foster sustainable projects, incorporate eco-friendly practices campus-wide, and protect natural resources for future generations. The fund supports proposals related to sustainability, encouraging collaboration and innovation. To submit a proposal, follow
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Exploring Bathymetric Features of the Ocean Floor
Explore the fascinating bathymetric features of the ocean floor, including the continental margin, ocean basin floor, deep-sea trenches, mid-ocean ridges, and abyssal plain. Learn about submarine canyons like the Cape Range Canyon near Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, and discover rare marine lif
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Evaluation of Ocean Color Inversion Models for Retrieving Marine IOPs
Evaluating and generalizing ocean color inversion models to retrieve marine inherent optical properties (IOPs) is essential for understanding ocean dynamics. This involves choosing the right algorithm and validating its effectiveness, as discussed in the Ocean Optics Summer Course at the University
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Understanding the Biological Pump and Carbon Cycle in the Ocean
The biological pump in the ocean involves photosynthesis by phytoplankton, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and respiration, where some CO2 is released back. Phytoplankton are crucial in the ocean's carbon cycle, with primary consumers like zooplankton depending on them for energy.
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Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Modeling on Icosahedral Grids
Coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling on horizontally icosahedral and vertically hybrid-isentropic/isopycnic grids is a cutting-edge approach to modeling climate variability. The design goals aim to achieve a global domain with no grid mismatch at the ocean-atmosphere interface, with key indicators such
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Understanding Ocean Basins and Their Characteristics
Ocean basins are vast submarine regions that cover a significant portion of the Earth's surface, hosting the majority of the planet's water. These basins exhibit various features such as ocean ridges, deep-sea trenches, and seismic ridges. The ocean floor is constantly evolving due to plate tectonic
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Seasonality of Particles Exported by the Southern Ocean Eddy Subduction Pump
The Southern Ocean Eddy Subduction Pump plays a crucial role in global carbon cycling, contributing significantly to the ocean's uptake of anthropogenic CO2. This research aims to characterize the seasonality and particle assemblage of the pump to better understand its role in carbon export. Various
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Understanding Ocean Salinity and Freezing Points
Explore the world of ocean salinity and freezing points, from the formation of polar ice to the unique characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctica. Discover the composition of ocean water, the concept of salinity, measurement methods, average ocean salinity levels, and how both saltwater and freshw
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World Ocean Council: Industry Leadership and Collaboration for Sustainable Ocean Business
The World Ocean Council is an international alliance promoting leadership and collaboration among ocean industries for sustainable use and stewardship. By bringing together various sectors like shipping, oil/gas, fisheries, and tourism, the council aims to create a responsible ocean business communi
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The Blue Economy: Sustainable Development of Ocean Resources
The Blue Economy emphasizes marine-based economic development while promoting social equity and environmental sustainability. It involves utilizing oceans for economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation while safeguarding marine ecosystems. Key components include prioritizing human needs,
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Understanding Atmosphere-Ocean Coupling in Madden-Julian Oscillation
Atmosphere-ocean coupled processes in the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) play a crucial role in intraseasonal oscillations. This paper review by Shao Yun-Chuan explores how the ocean's Sea Surface Temperature (SST) influences surface fluxes, MJO convection, and energy balance dynamics. It delves in
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Biophysical Feedbacks in the Global Ocean Research Overview
Biophysical feedbacks in the global ocean, including the impact of chlorophyll on solar radiation penetration, SST, and climate variability, are under-studied in climate models. This research assesses the effects of assimilating ocean color data and incorporating sea state in air-sea flux parameteri
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An Ocean of Opportunity: Exploring Ocean Observing at Conference OceanObs 19
Discover the latest insights on air-sea heat flux, wind stress, and atmospheric ECVs at the OceanObs 19 conference in Hawaii. Engage with 1200 ocean observing scientists, program managers, and policy experts to chart the next decade of ocean observing and enhance international collaboration on ocean
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Exploring Ocean Water Characteristics and Topography
In 1992, a crate of rubber duck toys fell into the Pacific Ocean, leading to unexpected discoveries about ocean currents and pollution. The North Pacific Gyre, home to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plays a crucial role in understanding ocean dynamics. Learn about ocean water properties, distribut
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Atmosphere, Ocean Currents, Weather Maps, & Air Mass TEKS Review
Explore key concepts related to atmosphere, ocean currents, weather maps, and air mass in this TEKS review. Understand the factors contributing to Earth's uneven heating, the role of convection in ocean currents, the energy sources that drive ocean convection, and the effects of heating on air densi
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Sensitivity of Ocean Sampling for Coupled COAMPS-TC Prediction Study
This study explores the optimal ocean sampling strategy for Hurricane Isaac (2012) using high-resolution in-situ observations. It investigates the sensitivity of tropical cyclone intensity change through assimilation of AXBT, AXCTD, and AXCP observations. Results show significant impact areas along
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Digital Capabilities for Sustainability with Holly Wright
Explore the digital capabilities for sustainability through various topics such as archaeology, open data movement, crowdsourcing, citizen science, digital preservation, knowledge creation, and imagination. Engage in discussions on challenges to sustainability, promoting sustainability, and envision
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Multidisciplinary Mitigations for Ocean Environment Conservation
Global ocean climate change poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, requiring multidisciplinary approaches for mitigation. Japanese research highlights expanding distributions of reef-building corals, deep-sea water temperature rise, ocean acidification impact on marine plankton, and thinnin
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The Integral Role of Sustainability in Airport Capacity-Enhancing Projects
Sustainability plays a crucial role in airport capacity enhancement by providing numerous benefits such as cost savings, good relations with neighbors, efficient operations, employee satisfaction, and balancing competing interests. By integrating sustainability into projects like new runways, termin
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Sustainability Challenges in ET Collaboration: Addressing Ecological and Non-Ecological Aspects
The ET Collaboration is realizing the importance of sustainability, encompassing ecological and non-ecological aspects. Issues include balancing energy consumption and hardware longevity, remote access possibilities, funding sustainability, social partnerships, and designing instruments with sustain
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Understanding NEMO: European Ocean Modeling Software
NEMO (Nucleus for European Modeling of the Ocean) is a comprehensive software used for numerical simulation of the ocean. Its components include the blue ocean (NEMO-OPA) for dynamics, white ocean (NEMO-LIM) for sea-ice simulation, and green ocean (NEMO-TOP) for biogeochemistry. NEMO produces model
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Insights on Ocean Climate Change: Observations and Implications
Observations in this chapter highlight significant changes in ocean properties related to climate over the past 40 years. These changes include shifts in temperature, salinity, sea level, carbon levels, pH, and oxygen content. The patterns of change observed suggest a link between surface and subsur
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The Importance of Ocean Currents in Global Systems
Ocean currents play a vital role in transporting heat, nutrients, organisms, and influencing weather patterns and climates. They impact commerce, gas exchanges, nutrient exchanges, pollution dispersal, and fisheries. The interaction between surface and deep-sea currents forms the global ocean convey
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Understanding Marine Physics and Ocean Floor Features
Marine Physics is a sub-domain of oceanography focusing on physical conditions and processes in the ocean, including ocean waters' motions and properties. The ocean floor features various elements like the continental shelf, slope, rise, and abyssal plain. Sea mounts, guyots, abyssal hills, and mid-
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Exploring the Depths: Ocean Size and Importance
Dive into the fascinating world of the ocean with Lesson 1 of the Submarine STEM Science series. Discover the vastness and significance of our planet's oceans, how they impact life on Earth, and the essential role they play in our ecosystem and daily lives. Join Nekton Mission II as you embark on a
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Opportunities in Environmental Sustainability Competitions
The NSF-NSFC Joint Environmental Sustainability Competition focuses on topics like combustion related to sustainable energy and urban water sustainability. The current round includes deadlines and grant details. Additionally, NSF is involved in various related programs and has announced new Sustaina
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