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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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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Understanding Earthquakes: Causes and Impacts Explained
Earthquakes are natural events caused by the release of energy along faults in Earth's crust. Tectonic earthquakes, the most common type, occur due to movements of tectonic plates. Volcanic earthquakes and human-induced earthquakes also exist, each with specific triggers. Earthquakes are highly dest
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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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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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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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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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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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National Priorities for Climate Change Science and Knowledge in Canada
Canadians are experiencing firsthand the impacts of climate change, including wildfires, heatwaves, floods, hurricanes, and droughts. To address these challenges, foundational climate change science and knowledge are essential for understanding our changing environment, identifying impacts, making i
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Impact Assessment in Events and Tourism: Models and Applications
This text discusses various models and applications of Impact Assessment (IA) in events and tourism, exploring topics such as strategic impact assessment, economic, social, and cultural impacts, and performance evaluation. It covers the subjects and objects of IA, forecasting impacts, and the outcom
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Future Growth and Economic Impacts of GBSD Program in Northern Utah
Ground Based Strategic Deterrence program is set to bring substantial growth opportunities to Northern Utah, with an influx of jobs, economic impacts, and community development. The program's current situation at Hill AFB shows stability and promising future prospects, with significant contracts awa
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Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Uganda: Sector Studies and Case Studies
Addressing the economic impacts of climate change in Uganda, this study delves into four main components including downscaling of climate change scenarios, economic modeling at national and sectoral levels, policy recommendations, and communication strategies. With a focus on sectors such as water,
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Marine Aquaculture Impacts on Submersed Aquatic Vegetation
The document explores the impacts of structures and shading used in commercial shellfish mariculture activities on submersed aquatic vegetation, particularly seagrasses. It discusses the varying effects of mariculture structures on eelgrass density, productivity, and the potential habitat they provi
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Impacts of EPA's Clean Power Plan on Mississippi and Economic Development
Analysis of the Clean Power Plan by the EPA, focusing on its potential impacts in Mississippi. The plan's effects on energy, jobs, industry, and consumers are discussed, highlighting concerns such as economic development impacts, job losses, higher rates, and implications for Mississippi's electric
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Climate Change Impacts on Inequality Between Countries
Climate change impacts and mitigation costs influence inequality between countries, affecting convergence rates and distribution of impacts. Research explores scenarios up to 2100, showing slower convergence under high damage estimates. Mitigation essential for limiting inequality, especially for th
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Understanding the Economic Impacts of Transport Corridors: A Critical Review
This review explores the development impacts of transport corridors beyond travel time and vehicle operating cost savings, addressing winners and losers, trade-offs for policymakers, and conditions for positive net economic benefits. Key findings show a narrow focus on immediate impacts, evidence of
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Interpreting the Use of 'Severe' in NPPF Impact Assessment
Understanding the term 'severe' in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for impact severity and its implications within the industry. The NPPF guidelines emphasize the importance of addressing significant impacts on the transport network and distinguishing between severe and significant imp
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Water-Energy Nexus Cost Allocation Workshop Insights
Workshop discussion focuses on proportional cost allocation among energy IOUs and water agencies based on benefits realized. Emphasis on avoiding cross-subsidies and considering strict proportionality where benefits match or exceed costs. Debate on relaxing proportionality for energy ratepayer subsi
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Impacts from Space: A Journey Through Celestial Collisions
Explore the fascinating world of space rocks and their impacts on our solar system. From the asteroid belt to Jupiter's recent collisions, witness the remnants of cosmic encounters on moons, planets, and even Earth itself. Discover the history of impacts, including the catastrophic event that led to
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Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Economic Growth and Capital
Sea level rise, caused by factors like thermal expansion and ice melting, has accelerated in recent years, leading to significant impacts on natural, physical, and social capital. Loss of land affects agricultural production and economic output, while the destruction of infrastructure and productive
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