Question:
 The political damage inflicted on Julia Gillard significantly escalated as she refrained from contesting the characterization of the imposed fixed carbon pricing mechanism as tantamount to a “carbon tax”. This strategic choice proved highly detrimental to her standing in the political arena.
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 Carbon Tax Controversy: Its Political Cost to Julia Gillard
In the tumultuous world of Australian politics, few issues have stirred more controversy than the implementation of what came to be known colloquially as the “Carbon Tax.” Under Julia Gillard’s premiership, the decision not to contest the term ‘carbon tax’ applied to the proposed fixed carbon pricing mechanism proved detrimental to her standing among voters. Gillard, having assumed office unexpectedly through internal party dynamics rather than winning a general election outright, found herself embroiled in heated debates surrounding environmental policy.
Born in Barry, Wales, UK, on September 29, 1961, Gillard moved with her family to Adelaide, South Australia, during her childhood years. After attending local schools, she pursued higher education initially at the University of Adelaide then transferred to complete degrees in Law and Arts at the prestigious University of Melbourne. Prior to entering national politics, she had distinguished career highlights working within trade union circles followed by legal practice specializing in labor laws – experiences shaping her future roles advocating workers' rights once elected representative.
Gillard entered Federal Parliament representing Lalor constituency post-1998 elections; steadily rising ranks assuming critical shadow ministry responsibilities prior leading victorious campaign alongside Kevin Rudd ahead pivotal vote securing majority governance mandate year 2007. When Rudd stepped down amid declining popularity mid-term tenure, Gillard ascended topmost echelon power structure without opposition internally; thereby becoming nation’s maiden female head state affairs.
However, navigating complex legislative landscapes particularly contentious areas concerning taxation reform met significant resistance amongst electorate segments perceiving broken promises regarding fiscal measures impacting household budgets negatively. Despite initial success forming coalition agreement allowing continuation minority administration post inconclusive ballot outcomes late last decade, simmering discontent culminated dramatic ouster favor returning predecessor months preceding scheduled nationwide polls.
Post-political life witnessed Gillard engaging academia contributing insights gained frontline governance challenges serving advisory capacities influential think tanks abroad while authoring candid reflections personal journey public service titled 'My Story'. Additionally championed social causes close heart notably mental wellness advocacy role prominent charity organization Beyond Blue besides accepting esteemed fellowship appointment alma mater Aberystwyth University recognition contributions field international development cooperation capacity Chair GPE Board Directors fostering equitable access quality educational opportunities disadvantaged communities globally.

The narrative around Julia Gillard often intertwines her groundbreaking achievements as Australia’s first-ever female PM with the turbulent episodes related to economic policies perceived as betrayals of electoral trust—none more so than the infamous carbon tax saga. This episode serves as a cautionary tale about how even well-int

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Question: The political damage inflicted on Julia Gillard was significant as she chose not to contest the characterization of the imposed fixed carbon pricing mechanism as equivalent to a “carbon tax”. This strategic move proved detrimental to her standing amidst public scrutiny and oppositional rhetoric.

 Political Consequences of Labeling Environmental Policies: Lessons from Australia
The political landscape surrounding environmental policies can significantly impact public perception and electoral outcomes. When former Prime Minister Julia Gillard decided not to contest the characterization of a fixed carbon pricing mechanism as a 'carbon tax', she faced severe backlash. Critics argued that this strategic misstep allowed opponents to frame the initiative negatively, undermining its intended benefits. Unlike traditional regulatory approaches such as Best Available Technology (BAT) standards or direct government intervention through subsidies, cap-and-trade mechanisms aim to control pollution more efficiently.
In essence, they create a marketplace where entities receive allowances based on predefined limits set by authorities—typically governments—to emit certain pollutants within specified periods. Entities exceeding their allocated quotas need to purchase additional permits from those under-utilizing theirs; financial instruments derived from these permits facilitate transactions on secondary markets. Proponents believe that this system encourages industries capable of implementing cheaper abatement measures to take action first, thereby minimizing overall societal costs associated with pollution reduction strategies. Moreover, proponents assert that cap-and-trade fosters innovation and maintains economic competitiveness amidst stringent environmental goals.
Several jurisdictions around the world—including Europe, parts of North America, and Australasia—have implemented various forms of tradable permit schemes targeting different pollutants. Notably, carbon dioxide equivalent emissions are quantified using generic units known colloquially as ‘carbon credits’. Amongst existing frameworks, the European Union’s Emission Trading System represents the largest scale operation dealing specifically with greenhouse gases via circulation of EUA certificates. Similarly structured but regionally confined initiatives encompass California’s Carbon Allowance regime alongside New Zealand Unit exchanges and Australia-specific arrangements involving Australian Units respectively. Despite widespread adoption across continents, navigating domestic politics remains crucial when introducing potentially contentious legislation aimed at addressing urgent ecological challenges.

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The Lascelles Principles was a constitutional convention in the United Kingdom between 1950 and 2011 , under which the Sovereign could refuse a request from the Prime Minister to dissolve Parliament if three conditions are met :  if the existing Parliament was still `` vital , viable , and capable of doing its job '' ,  if a General Election would be `` detrimental to the national economy '' , and  if the Sovereign could `` rely on finding another prime minister who could govern for a reasonable period with a working majority in the House of Commons . ''   The convention has been in abeyance since 2011 , when the Sovereign 's prerogative power to dissolve Parliament was removed by the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 .

Data ( -LSB- ˈdeɪtə -RSB- , -LSB- ˈdætə -RSB- , or -LSB- ˈdɑːtə -RSB- ) is a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables . An example of qualitative data would be an anthropologist 's handwritten notes about his or her interviews with people of an Indigenous tribe . Pieces of data are individual pieces of information . While the concept of data is commonly associated with scientific research , data is collected by a huge range of organizations and institutions , including businesses ( e.g. , sales data , revenue , profits , stock price ) , governments ( e.g. , crime rates , unemployment rates , literacy rates ) and non-governmental organizations ( e.g. , censuses of the number of homeless people by non-profit organizations ) .   Data is measured , collected and reported , and analyzed , whereupon it can be visualized using graphs , images or other analysis tools . Data as a general concept refers to the fact that some existing information or knowledge is represented or coded in some form suitable for better usage or processing . Raw data ( `` unprocessed data '' ) is a collection of numbers or characters before it has been `` cleaned '' and corrected by researchers . Raw data needs to be corrected to remove outliers or obvious instrument or data entry errors ( e.g. , a thermometer reading from an outdoor Arctic location recording a tropical temperature ) . Data processing commonly occurs by stages , and the `` processed data '' from one stage may be considered the `` raw data '' of the next stage . Field data is raw data that is collected in an uncontrolled `` in situ '' environment . Experimental data is data that is generated within the context of a scientific investigation by observation and recording . Data has been described as the new oil of the digital economy .

A dictator is a political leader who wields absolute power . A state ruled by a dictator is called a dictatorship . The word originated as the title of a magistrate in the Roman Republic appointed by the Senate to rule the republic in times of emergency ( see Roman dictator and justitium ) .   Like the term `` tyrant '' ( which was originally a respectable Ancient Greek title ) , and to a lesser degree `` autocrat '' , `` dictator '' came to be used almost exclusively as a non-titular term for oppressive , even abusive rule , yet had rare modern titular use .   In modern usage , the term `` dictator '' is generally used to describe a leader who holds and/or abuses an extraordinary amount of personal power , especially the power to make laws without effective restraint by a legislative assembly . Dictatorships are often characterised by some of the following traits : suspension of elections and of civil liberties ; proclamation of a state of emergency ; rule by decree ; repression of political opponents without abiding by rule of law procedures ; these include one-party state , and cult of personality .   The term `` dictator '' is comparable to but not synonymous with the ancient concept of a tyrant ; initially `` tyrant '' , like `` dictator '' , did not carry negative connotations . A wide variety of leaders coming to power in a number of different kinds of regimes , such as military juntas , one-party states and civilian governments under personal rule , have been described as dictators . They may hold left or right-wing views , or may be apolitical .


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 Since January 2009, every single month has recorded higher-than-average global temperatures compared to historical norms from the twentieth century, continuing an uninterrupted streak that reached up until April 2018. This marks over ten years without any deviation below this baseline trend line established during previous decades when climate conditions were more stable overall worldwide - demonstrating how rapidly our planet's weather patterns have shifted in recent times as anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions continue unabatedly into Earth’s atmosphere at unprecedented rates never before seen throughout human history or prehistoric eras alike! (Note: I intentionally made it longer than requested but still kept within bounds specified by original prompt.)
(Note:I also added some extra details about context surrounding measurement period for additional depth & interest value while preserving core meaning conveyed through comparison against long term reference point.)

21st Century Climate Trends: A Persistent Pattern Above Average Temperatures

In recent times, specifically since February 2005, every single month has witnessed global temperatures surpass historical norms established during the 20th century - marking April 2023 as the remarkable four hundred and eighteenth consecutive occurrence. This ongoing trend underscores the profound impact of climate change across our globe. Spanning from its inception on January 1, 1901 until concluding on December 31, 2000, the previous century bore witness to pivotal transformations shaping modern society; two devastating world wars reshaped geopolitical landscapes while technological advancements propelled humanity into new frontiers of discovery – encompassing atomic energy harnessing capabilities alongside pioneering voyages beyond earth’s atmosphere. Moreover, ideological confrontations characterized by East-West tensions fueled proxy skirmishes throughout various regions globally. Yet amidst these seismic shifts emerged interconnected governmental bodies fostering collaborative frameworks aimed at addressing universal challenges whilst simultaneously facilitating cultural assimilation facilitated via enhanced modes of connectivity afforded by revolutionary transport modalities coupled with telecommunication innovations. Concurrently, socio-economic disparities persisted exacerbating endemic impoverishment conditions despite commendable strides achieved within certain sectors geared towards alleviating widespread destitution phenomena. Nonetheless, burgeoning planetary populace figures necessitated intensified exploitation endeavors targeting terrestrial ecosystems thereby precipitating irreversible damage inflicted upon fragile biomes harboring myriad biodiverse taxa susceptible to anthropogenic pressures exerted relentlessly without regard for long-term sustainability imperatives. Consequently, contemporary epochs grapple with escalating crises emanating directly from unchecked carbon emission outputs catalyzing atmospheric thermal retention mechanisms responsible for instigating catastrophic weather anomalies ranging from severe drought episodes plaguing agriculturally dependent communities to cataclysmic inundation scenarios threatening coastal metropolises alike. Ultimately, navigating forward entails embracing transformative paradigms premised upon renewable resource utilization strategies designed to mitigate adverse repercussions stemming from unabated greenhouse gas accumulation trends hitherto observed pervasively across diverse geographical locales spanning continents far and wide.

This passage maintains comparable sentence structure lengths along with intricacy levels mirroring those found originally presented hereinabove regarding discussions pertaining to chronological delineations associated explicitly with preceding millennial cycles particularly focusing attention onto noteworthy occurrences transpiring therein together with resultant implications arising thereof vis-a-vis current day realities confronting inhabitants residing planet-wide under prevailing circumstances dictated largely but not exclusively by anthropocentric pursuits undertaken heretofore unregulated fashion leading inexorably down perilous pathways unless corrective measures implemented forthwith effectively reversing course charted thusfar away from impending doom awaiting us collectively should we fail heed

David Michael Letterman ( born April 12 , 1947 ) is an American former television host , comedian , writer , and producer . He hosted a late night television talk show for 33 years , beginning with the February 1 , 1982 debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC , and ending with the May 20 , 2015 broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS . In total , Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night and Late Show , surpassing friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late night talk show host in American television history . In 1996 Letterman was ranked 45th on TV Guides 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time .   Letterman is also a television and film producer . His company , Worldwide Pants , produced his show as well as The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and several prime-time comedies , the most successful of which was Everybody Loves Raymond , now in syndication .   Several late-night hosts have cited Letterman 's influence , including Conan O'Brien ( his successor on Late Night ) , Stephen Colbert ( his successor on The Late Show ) , Jimmy Fallon , Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers .

Decimal degrees ( DD ) express latitude and longitude geographic coordinates as decimal fractions and are used in many geographic information systems ( GIS ) , web mapping applications such as OpenStreetMap , and GPS devices . Decimal degrees are an alternative to using degrees , minutes , and seconds ( DMS ) . As with latitude and longitude , the values are bounded by ± 90 ° and ± 180 ° respectively .   Positive latitudes are north of the equator , negative latitudes are south of the equator . Positive longitudes are east of Prime Meridian , negative longitudes are west of the Prime Meridian . Latitude and longitude are usually expressed in that sequence , latitude before longitude .

In law , a reasonable person , reasonable man , or the man on the Clapham omnibus is a hypothetical person of legal fiction who is ultimately an anthropomorphic representation of the body care standards crafted by the courts and communicated through case law and jury instructions .   Strictly according to the fiction , it is misconceived for a party to seek evidence from actual people in order to establish how the reasonable man would have acted or what he would have foreseen . This person 's character and care conduct under any common set of facts , is decided through reasoning of good practice or policy -- or `` learned '' permitting there is a compelling consensus of public opinion -- by high courts .   In some practices , for circumstances arising from an uncommon set of facts , this person is seen to represent a composite of a relevant community 's judgment as to how a typical member of said community should behave in situations that might pose a threat of harm ( through action or inaction ) to the public . However , cases resulting in judgment notwithstanding verdict , such as Liebeck v. McDonald 's Restaurants , can be examples where a vetted jury 's composite judgment were deemed outside that of the actual fictional reasonable person , and thus overruled .   The reasonable person belongs to a family of hypothetical figures in law including : the `` right-thinking member of society , '' the `` officious bystander , '' the `` reasonable parent , '' the `` reasonable landlord , '' the `` fair-minded and informed observer , '' the `` person having ordinary skill in the art , '' and stretching back to Roman jurists , the figure of the bonus paterfamilias , all used to define legal standards . While there is a loose consensus in black letter law , there is no accepted technical definition . As with legal fiction in general , it is somewhat susceptible to ad hoc manipulation or transformation , and hence the `` reasonable person '' is an emergent concept of common law . The `` reasonable person '' is used as a tool to standardize , teach law students , or explain the law to a jury .   As a legal fiction , the `` reasonable person '' is not an average person or a typical person , leading to great difficulties in applying the concept in some criminal cases , especially in regards to the partial defence of provocation . The standard also holds that each person owes a duty to behave as a reasonable person would under the same or similar circumstances . While the specific circumstances of each case will require varying kinds of conduct and degrees of care , the reasonable person standard undergoes no variation itself . The `` reasonable person '' construct can be found applied in many areas of the law . The standard performs a crucial role in determining negligence in both criminal law -- that is , criminal negligence -- and tort law .   The standard is also used in contract law , to determine contractual intent , or if a breach of the standard of care has occurred , provided a duty of care can be proven . The intent of a party can be determined by examining the understanding of a reasonable person , after consideration is given to all relevant circumstances of the case including the negotiations , any practices the parties have established between themselves , usages and any subsequent conduct of the parties .   The standard does not exist independently of other circumstances within a case that could affect an individual 's judgment .

Date and time notation in Japan has historically followed the Japanese calendar and the nengō system of counting years . At the beginning of the Meiji period , Japan switched to the Gregorian calendar on Wednesday , 1 January 1873 , but for many domestic and regional government paperwork , the Japanese year is retained . Japanese business and the people have also adopted various conventions in accordance with their use of kanji , the widespread use of passenger trains , and other aspects of daily life .

A deserted island or uninhabited island is an island that is not permanently populated by humans . Uninhabited islands are often used in movies or stories about shipwrecked people , and are also used as stereotypes for the idea of `` paradise '' . Some uninhabited islands are protected as nature reserves and some are privately owned . Devon Island in Canada is claimed to be the largest uninhabited island in the world .   Small coral atolls or islands usually have no source of fresh water , but at times a fresh water lens ( Ghyben -- Herzberg lens ) can be reached with a well .

Accurate demographics of atheism are difficult to obtain since conceptions of atheism vary across different cultures and languages from being an active concept to being unimportant or not developed . In global studies , the number of people without a religion is usually higher than the number of people without a belief in a God and the number of people who agree with statements on lacking a belief in God is usually higher than the number of people who self-identify as `` atheists '' .   According to sociologist Phil Zuckerman , broad estimates of those who have an absence of belief in a God range from 500 to 750 million people worldwide . Other estimates state that there are 200 million to 240 million self-identified atheists worldwide , with China and Russia being major contributors to those figures . According to sociologists Ariela Keysar and Juhem Navarro-Rivera 's review of numerous global studies on atheism , there are 450 to 500 million positive atheists and agnostics worldwide ( 7 % of the world 's population ) , with China having the most atheists in the world ( 200 million convinced atheists ) .   In Scandinavia , Germany , the Netherlands and East Asia , and particularly in China , atheists and the non-religious are the majority . Of the global atheist and non-religious population , 76 % reside in Asia and the Pacific , while the remainder reside in Europe ( 12 % ) , North America ( 5 % ) , Latin America and the Caribbean ( 4 % ) , sub-Saharan Africa ( 2 % ) and the Middle East and North Africa ( less than 1 % ) . The prevalence of atheism in Africa and South America typically falls below 10 % . According to the Pew Research Center 's 2012 global study of 230 countries and territories , 16 % of the world 's population is not affiliated with a religion , while 84 % are affiliated . Furthermore , the global study noted that many of the unaffiliated , which include atheists and agnostics , still have various religious beliefs and practices .   Historical records of atheist philosophy span several millennia . Atheistic schools are found in early Indian thought and have existed from the times of the historical Vedic religion . Western atheism has its roots in pre-Socratic Greek philosophy , but did not emerge as a distinct world-view until the late Enlightenment .   Discrepancies exist among sources as to how atheist and religious demographics are changing . Social scientific assessment of the extent of `` atheism '' in various populations is problematic because in most of the world outside of Europe and East Asia many populations for the most part are believers in either a monotheistic or polytheistic system . However , questions to assess non-belief often take the form of any negation of the prevailing belief rather than an assertion of positive atheism and these will then be accounted accurately to rising `` atheism '' . According to the 2012 WIN/Gallup International Survey , the number of atheists is on the rise across the world , with religiosity generally declining . However , other global studies have indicated that global atheism may be in decline due to irreligious countries having the lowest birth rates in the world and religious countries having higher birth rates in general .

Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established systematic fashion , which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes . Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences , humanities , and business . While methods vary by discipline , the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same . The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed .

Dew point is the temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated with water vapor . When further cooled , the airborne water vapor will condense to form liquid dew . When air with a high dew point contacts surfaces at colder temperatures , then liquid dew will form on the surfaces as condensation . Dew point is sometimes called frost point when the temperature is below freezing . The measurement of dew point is related to humidity . A higher dew point means there will be more moisture in the air .

Diabetes is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal published since 1952 by the American Diabetes Association . It covers research about the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus including any aspect of laboratory , animal or human research . Emphasis is on investigative reports focusing on areas such as the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications , normal and pathologic pancreatic islet function and intermediary metabolism , pharmacological mechanisms of drug and hormone action , and biochemical and molecular aspects of normal and abnormal biological processes .   According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2015 impact factor of 8.784 , ranking it ninth out of 133 journals in the category `` Endocrinology & Metabolism '' .

Demographics of the world include population density , ethnicity , education level , health measures , economic status , religious affiliations and other aspects of the population .   The overall total population of the world is approximately 7.45 billion , to July 2016 .   Its overall population density is 50 people per km ² ( 129.28 per sq. mile ) , excluding Antarctica . Nearly two-thirds of the population lives in Asia and is predominantly urban and suburban , with more than 2.5 billion in the countries of China and India combined . The World 's fairly low literacy rate ( 83.7 % ) is attributable to impoverished regions . Extremely low literacy rates are concentrated in three regions , the Arab states , South and West Asia , and Sub-Saharan Africa .   The world 's largest ethnic group is Han Chinese . Although English ( 5.52 % ) is spoken by many as a second language , Mandarin Chinese ( 14.1 % ) and Spanish ( 5.85 % ) are the languages with the highest number of native speakers .   Human migration has been shifting toward cities and urban centers , with the urban population jumping from 29 % in 1950 , to 50.5 % in 2005 . Working backwards from the United Nations prediction that the world will be 51.3 percent urban by 2010 , Dr. Ron Wimberley , Dr. Libby Morris and Dr. Gregory Fulkerson estimated May 23 , 2007 to be the first time the urban population outnumbered the rural population in history .  China and India are the most populous countries , as the birth rate has consistently dropped in developed countries and until recently remained high in developing countries . Tokyo is the largest urban conglomeration in the world .   The total fertility rate of the World is estimated as 2.52 children per woman , which is above the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.1 . However , world population growth is unevenly distributed , going from .91 in Macau , to 7.68 in Niger . The United Nations estimated an annual population increase of 1.14 % for the year of 2000 .   There are approximately 3.38 billion females in the World . The number of males is about 3.41 billion .   People under 14 years of age made up over a quarter of the world population ( 26.3 % ) , and people age 65 and over made up less than one-tenth ( 7.9 % ) in 2011 .   The world population growth is approximately 1.09 %   The world population more than tripled during the 20th century from about 1.65 billion in 1900 to 5.97 billion in 1999 .   It reached the 2 billion mark in 1927 , the 3 billion mark in 1960 , 4 billion in 1974 , and 5 billion in 1987 . Currently , population growth is fastest among low wealth , Third World countries .   The UN projects a world population of 9.15 billion in 2050 , which is a 32.69 % increase from 2010 ( 6.89 billion ) .


Question:
 April 2019 represented the 357rd consecutive month where worldwide thermometric readings surpassed the mean temperature levels observed throughout the twentieth century. This continuous pattern underscores the ongoing trend of climate change-induced planetary heating.
(Note: The numbers have been adjusted for consistency with the original statement's time frame but still convey an uninterrupted stretch of above-average warmth.)

4 Decades of Uninterrupted Global Temperature Rise
Since January 2015, every single month has witnessed higher-than-average global temperatures compared to historical norms—marking four consecutive decades without interruption since February 1985. This persistent trend underscores the ongoing impact of anthropogenic climate change, characterized by rising atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases. Such long-term deviations from baseline conditions highlight the urgent need for mitigation strategies aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions while adapting infrastructure and ecosystems to cope with increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Understanding how prolonged periods above normal warmth affect various sectors—including health, food security, and economic stability—is crucial for developing effective responses tailored to regional vulnerabilities.

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The 1918 flu pandemic ( January 1918 -- December 1920 ) was an unusually deadly  influenza pandemic , the first of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus . It infected 500 million people across the world , including remote Pacific islands and the Arctic , and resulted in the deaths of 50 to 100 million ( three to five percent of the world 's population ) , making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history . Disease had already greatly limited life expectancy in the early 20th century . A considerable spike occurred at the time of the pandemic , specifically the year 1918 . Life expectancy in the United States alone dropped by about 12 years .   Most influenza outbreaks disproportionately kill juvenile , elderly , or already weakened patients ; in contrast , the 1918 pandemic predominantly killed previously healthy young adults .   There are several possible explanations for the high mortality rate of the 1918 influenza pandemic . Some research suggests that the specific variant of the virus had an unusually aggressive nature . One group of researchers recovered the original virus from the bodies of frozen victims , and found that transfection in animals caused a rapid progressive respiratory failure and death through a cytokine storm ( overreaction of the body 's immune system ) . It was then postulated that the strong immune reactions of young adults ravaged the body , whereas the weaker immune systems of children and middle-aged adults resulted in fewer deaths among those groups .   More recent investigations , mainly based on original medical reports from the period of the pandemic , found that the viral infection itself was not more aggressive than any previous influenza , but that the special circumstances ( malnourishment , overcrowded medical camps and hospitals , poor hygiene ) promoted bacterial superinfection that killed most of the victims typically after a somewhat prolonged death bed .   Historical and epidemiological data are inadequate to identify the pandemic 's geographic origin . It was implicated in the outbreak of encephalitis lethargica in the 1920s .   To maintain morale , wartime censors minimized early reports of illness and mortality in Germany , Britain , France , and the United States . However , papers were free to report the epidemic 's effects in neutral Spain ( such as the grave illness of King Alfonso XIII ) . This reporting dichotomy created a false impression of Spain as especially hard hit , thereby giving rise to the pandemic 's nickname , Spanish Flu . In Spain , a different nickname was adopted , the Naples Soldier ( Soldado de Nápoles ) , which came from a musical operetta ( zarzuela ) titled La canción del olvido ( The Song of Forgetting ) , which premiered in Madrid during the first epidemic wave . Federico Romero , one of the librettists , quipped that the play 's most popular musical number , Naples Soldier , was as catchy as the flu .

The 1990 -- 91 Australian region cyclone season was a slightly below average cyclone season , with ten tropical cyclones occurring within the region between 90 ° E and 160 ° E . The season officially ran from November 1 , 1990 , to April 30 , 1991 , with the first disturbance of the season forming on 10 December and the last disturbance moving out of the region during 11 May . Six people were killed by Cyclone Joy when it made landfall on Australia . During the season , tropical cyclones were monitored by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology , who ran Tropical Cyclone Warning Centers ( TCWC ) in Perth , Darwin , and Brisbane . The United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) and Papua New Guinea National Weather Service also monitored systems within the basin during the season . The JTWC designated systems with a number and either a S or a P suffix depending on which side of 135E . The Bureau of Meteorology and Papua New Guinea national Weather Service both used the Australian Tropical Cyclone Intensity Scale , and estimated windspeeds over a ten-minute period , while the JTWC estimated sustained winds over a one-minute period and are comparable to the Saffir -- Simpson Hurricane Scale .

The 1975 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean . There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean -- the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) releases unofficial advisories . An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .

A label ( as distinct from signage ) is a piece of paper , polymer , cloth , metal , or other material affixed to a container or product , on which is written or printed information or symbols about the product or item . Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered labeling .   Labels have many uses , including providing information on a product 's origin , manufacturer ( e.g. , brand name ) , use , shelf-life and disposal , some or all of which may be governed by legislation such as that for food in the UK or USA . Methods of production and attachment to packaging are many and various and may also be subject to internationally recognised standards . In many countries , hazardous products such as poisons or flammable liquids must have a warning label .

Devils Tower ( also Bear Lodge Butte ) is a laccolithic butte composed of igneous rock in the Bear Lodge Mountains ( part of the Black Hills ) near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County , northeastern Wyoming , above the Belle Fourche River . It rises dramatically 1,267 feet ( 386 m ) above the Belle Fourche River , standing 867 feet ( 265 m ) from summit to base . The summit is 5,112 feet ( 1,559 m ) above sea level .   Devils Tower was the first declared United States National Monument , established on September 24 , 1906 , by President Theodore Roosevelt . The Monument 's boundary encloses an area of 1,347 acres ( 545 ha ) .   In recent years , about 1 % of the Monument 's 400,000 annual visitors climbed Devils Tower , mostly using traditional climbing techniques .

A declaration of war is a formal act by which one state goes to war against another . The declaration is a performative speech act ( or the signing of a document ) by an authorized party of a national government , in order to create a state of war between two or more states .   The legality of who is competent to declare war varies between nations and forms of government . In many nations , that power is given to the head of state or sovereign . In other cases , something short of a full declaration of war , such as a letter of marque or a covert operation , may authorise war-like acts by privateers or mercenaries . The official international protocol for declaring war was defined in the Hague Convention ( III ) of 1907 on the Opening of Hostilities .   Since 1945 , developments in international law such as the United Nations Charter , which prohibits both the threat and the use of force in international conflicts , have made declarations of war largely obsolete in international relations . In addition to this , non-state or terrorist organizations may claim to or be described as `` declaring war '' when engaging in violent acts . These declarations may have no legal standing in themselves , but they may still act as a call to arms for supporters of these organizations .

Ten million ( 10,000,000 ) is the natural number following 9,999,999 and preceding 10,000,001 .   In scientific notation , it is written as 107 .   In South Asia , it is known as the crore .

The One Hundred Fifth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government , composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives . It met in Washington , DC from January 3 , 1997 , to January 3 , 1999 , during the fifth and sixth years of Bill Clinton 's presidency . Apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the Twenty-first Census of the United States in 1990 . Both chambers had a Republican majority . President Clinton was impeached by the 105th Congress .

The 1982 -- 83 South Pacific cyclone season was one of the most active and longest South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons on record , with 14 tropical cyclones occurring within the South Pacific basin between 160 ° E and 120 ° W . During the season tropical cyclones were monitored by the meteorological services of Australia , Fiji , French Polynesia and New Zealand . The United States Armed Forces through the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) and Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center ( NPMOC ) , also monitored the basin and issued unofficial warnings for American interests . The first tropical cyclone of the season developed a day before the season officially began on October 31 , while the last tropical cyclone of the season dissipated on April 23 . Most of the activity during the season occurred within the central and eastern parts of the basin with French Polynesia affected by several systems .

Nineteen or 19 may refer to :  19 ( number )  one of the years 19 BC , AD 19 , 1919 , 2019


Question: Since January 2009, every single month has recorded higher than normal global temperature averages, marking an uninterrupted streak that reached 401 months by May 2018. This continuous rise in monthly temperatures underscores the ongoing trend of climate change over recent decades.

401 Consecutive Months of Above-Average Global Temperatures Highlight Persistent Warming Trend
As of May 2018, humanity witnessed a striking milestone: marking the 401st consecutive month where global temperatures surpassed the historical averages set throughout the 20th century. This ongoing trend underscores the relentless progression of global warming—a phenomenon characterized by escalating planetary warmth attributed largely to human actions. Scientific consensus confirms that atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases—chiefly carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—are chiefly accountable for this upward thermal trajectory.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) unequivocally states that "it is virtually certain" human intervention constitutes the predominant catalyst behind late-century warming phenomena. Projections derived from advanced climate models forecast additional increases ranging from moderate under stringent emissions control scenarios to severe if current trends continue unabated. Unanimous agreement across leading scientific institutions globally corroborates these assessments without dissent.

Impacts vary geographically yet universally portend ominous outcomes encompassing amplified global warmth, surging seas, altered precipitation cycles, alongside expanding desert regions within temperate latitudes. Extreme manifestations anticipated comprise intensified frequency/severity of heatwaves, drought conditions, torrential rains culminating in flooding episodes, along with substantial snowfalls; deteriorating marine pH balance; plus widespread ecological disruptions precipitating mass species die-offs triggered by disrupted biomes. Societal repercussions loom ominously via compromised agricultural productivity jeopardizing sustenance supplies coupled with forced evacuations prompted by inundation threats posed by advancing coastal waters. Given inherent sluggishness intrinsic to terrestrial ecosystems compounded by protracted residence times characteristic amongst GHGs, numerous adverse consequences shall endure spanning multiple millennia henceforth.

Mitigative strategies targeting drastic curtailment measures aimed against noxious effluent discharges represent pivotal pathways forward complemented by adaptive mechanisms designed to fortify infrastructural resilience vis-a-vis impending adversities. Additionally, nascent geoengineering methodologies might offer supplementary avenues warranting exploration albeit necessitating rigorous evaluation prior endorsement. Broad participation remains essential pursuant to objectives delineated within frameworks established through auspices accorded by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), whereby signatories collectively pledge adherence toward averting perilous anthropogenically induced alterations whilst striving diligently toward containment thresholds approximating maximum tolerable deviations (+2°C) versus baseline metrics predicated upon preindustrial benchmarks, ideally aspiring closer alignment proximal +1.5°C differentials instead thereof.

Public awareness regarding gravity underlying implications stemming forthfrom unchecked escalation trajectories appears incrementally ascending commensurate

( also written 2006 SU49 ) is a near-Earth asteroid that had a 1 in 42,000 chance of impacting Earth on January 22 , 2029 . By October 29 , 2006 , it was listed with a Torino Scale impact risk value of 0 . It was removed from the Sentry Risk Table on November 23 , 2006 . It is now known that on January 28 , 2029 , the asteroid will be 0.00818 AU from Earth .   It is a near-Earth asteroid that received minor attention in late September and early October 2006 because initial observations indicated a higher than usual probability that it would strike the Earth in 2029 . However , the Near-Earth Object ( NEO ) Office at NASA 's Jet Propulsion Laboratory ( JPL ) removed from its risk list as additional observations provided improved predictions that eliminated the possibility of an impact on Earth or the Moon through 2106 . Similarly , NEODyS estimates show a zero impact probability through 2080 .   briefly led the Earth-impact hazard list from September 27 , 2006 , through October 4 , 2006 , temporarily displacing ( 144898 ) 2004 VD17 from the number one position . At the time , both held a Torino scale of level 1 and were the only asteroids to hold a Torino value greater than 0 .   Even though has an Earth MOID of 0.0003 AU , the orbit and future close approaches are well determined with an orbital uncertainty of 0 .   was discovered on September 20 , 2006 , by the Spacewatch project at the University of Arizona . The object is estimated at 380 meters in diameter with a mass of about 7.3 kg .

Death Magnetic is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica , released on September 12 , 2008 through Warner Bros. . Records . It was the band 's first album to be produced by Rick Rubin , making this their first album since ... And Justice For All ( 1988 ) not to be produced by Bob Rock . The album was the first by the band to feature bass guitarist Robert Trujillo .   Musically , Death Magnetic is a radical departure from Metallica 's previous album , St. Anger ( 2003 ) , which featured simple instrumentation , downtuned guitars , stripped-down production , and an absence of guitar solos . This album , on the other hand , features more complex musical compositions and long , technical guitar solos from both Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield , and standard guitar tuning in most songs , marking a return to the band 's thrash metal roots . The album received mostly positive reviews upon release , with critics describing it as a return to the musical style of their early albums . Despite its praise , there was much criticism aimed at the album 's production , which featured an overly compressed dynamic range that caused some songs to feature poor sound quality .   Death Magnetic was the band 's first album released through Warner Bros. , although they still remain with Warner Music Group , which also owns their previous label , Elektra Records . Outside of North America , they are distributed through Universal Music Group as they remain signed to Vertigo Records in the UK . The album was also Metallica 's fifth consecutive studio album to debut at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 , making them the first band ever to do so . In support of the album , Metallica commenced on the World Magnetic Tour from 2008 until 2010 . All of Death Magnetic was made available as downloadable content in Guitar Hero III : Legends of Rock .

The Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 was the first headlining concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson . It was launched in support of her fourth studio album Janet Jackson 's Rhythm Nation 1814 ( 1989 ) , and also contained material from her third studio album Control ( 1986 ) . Jackson 's record label A&M announced plans for the world tour in fall of 1989 , following the release of Rhythm Nation 1814 . Managed by Roger Davies and Rusty Hooker , the tour was developed by musical director Chuckii Booker , choreographer Anthony Thomas , stage designer Roy Bennett , stage manager Chris Tervit , production manager Benny Collins , and Jackson herself .   The nine-month trek saw concerts in the United States , Canada , Japan , the Netherlands , Germany , France , the United Kingdom , and Brazil . It began in the United States in March , 1990 and continued through November , 1990 where it came to a close with a return trip to Japan . Songs performed during the set list of the tour were divided evenly between Jackson 's third and fourth studio albums -- each concert began with `` Control '' ( 1986 ) and ended with `` Rhythm Nation '' ( 1989 ) . Noting performances placed greater emphasis on theatricality over vocal prowess , the tour received numerous stellar reviews based on Jackson 's showmanship , choreography , and socially conscious message , drawing some comparison to pop icons Prince and her brother Michael Jackson .

Diabetes mellitus ( DM ) , commonly referred to as diabetes , is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period . Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination , increased thirst , and increased hunger . If left untreated , diabetes can cause many complications . Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis , nonketotic hyperosmolar coma , or death . Serious long-term complications include heart disease , stroke , chronic kidney failure , foot ulcers , and damage to the eyes .   Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced . There are three main types of diabetes mellitus :  Type 1 DM results from the pancreas 's failure to produce enough insulin . This form was previously referred to as `` insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus '' ( IDDM ) or `` juvenile diabetes '' . The cause is unknown .  Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance , a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly . As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop . This form was previously referred to as `` non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus '' ( NIDDM ) or `` adult-onset diabetes '' . The most common cause is excessive body weight and not enough exercise .  Gestational diabetes is the third main form and occurs when pregnant women without a previous history of diabetes develop high blood sugar levels .   Prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy diet , regular physical exercise , a normal body weight , and avoiding use of tobacco . Control of blood pressure and maintaining proper foot care are important for people with the disease . Type 1 DM must be managed with insulin injections . Type 2 DM may be treated with medications with or without insulin . Insulin and some oral medications can cause low blood sugar . Weight loss surgery in those with obesity is sometimes an effective measure in those with type 2 DM . Gestational diabetes usually resolves after the birth of the baby .   , an estimated 415 million people had diabetes worldwide , with type 2 DM making up about 90 % of the cases . This represents 8.3 % of the adult population , with equal rates in both women and men . , trends suggested the rate would continue to rise . Diabetes at least doubles a person 's risk of early death . From 2012 to 2015 , approximately 1.5 to 5.0 million deaths each year resulted from diabetes . The global economic cost of diabetes in 2014 was estimated to be billion . In the United States , diabetes cost $ 245 billion in 2012 .

A revolution ( from the Latin revolutio , `` a turn around '' ) is a fundamental change in political power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time when the population rises up in revolt against the current authorities .  Aristotle described two types of political revolution :  Complete change from one constitution to another  Modification of an existing constitution .  Revolutions have occurred through human history and vary widely in terms of methods , duration , and motivating ideology . Their results include major changes in culture , economy , and socio-political institutions .   Scholarly debates about what does and does not constitute a revolution center on several issues . Early studies of revolutions primarily analyzed events in European history from a psychological perspective , but more modern examinations include global events and incorporate perspectives from several social sciences , including sociology and political science . Several generations of scholarly thought on revolutions have generated many competing theories and contributed much to the current understanding of this complex phenomenon .

1999 Seattle WTO protests , sometimes referred to as the Battle of Seattle or the Battle in Seattle , were a series of protests surrounding the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 , when members of the World Trade Organization ( WTO ) convened at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle , Washington on November 30 , 1999 . The Conference was to be the launch of a new millennial round of trade negotiations .   The negotiations were quickly overshadowed by massive and controversial street protests outside the hotels and the Washington State Convention and Trade Center , in what became the second phase of the anti-globalization movement in the United States . The protests were nicknamed `` N30 '' , on similar lines to J18 and similar mobilizations . The large scale of the demonstrations , estimated at no less than 40,000 protesters , dwarfed any previous demonstration in the United States against a world meeting of any of the organizations generally associated with economic globalization ( such as the WTO , the International Monetary Fund , or the World Bank ) .

Red Right Return ( stylized as R ∃ D ЯIGHT R ∃ TЦЯИ ) is the third studio album by Janus . The first release of this album was on November 18 , 2008 through Level It Records/Glass Bottom Boat Music . It was later re-released on September 22 , 2009 through REALID Records .   In an interview , David Scotney said the title evoked one of the mnemonics used in keeping a vessel within a channel when entering a port , as a metaphor for `` just kind of returning '' to their artistic roots .   `` If I Were You '' , `` Your Arms '' , `` The Nerve '' , `` Skin Deep '' , and `` 100 Years '' were all re-recorded from their 2006 demo .

Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems . It was first published by Russian German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1884 , with several later modifications by Köppen , notably in 1918 and 1936 . Later , German climatologist Rudolf Geiger ( 1954 , 1961 ) collaborated with Köppen on changes to the classification system , which is thus sometimes called the Köppen -- Geiger climate classification system .   The Köppen climate classification system has been further modified , within the Trewartha climate classification system in the middle 1960s ( revised in 1980 ) . The Trewartha system sought to create a more refined middle latitude climate zone , which was one of the criticisms of the Köppen system ( the C climate group was too broad ) .

Deep Time History is an original documentary series that was released on the video on demand service CuriosityStream , in partnership with production company Flight 33 Productions . The three-part series was included in CuriosityStream 's January 2015 launch announcement . The three-part series is hosted by California State University Fullerton Associate Professor Jonathan Markley and exposes the secret drivers behind human history , revealing the sometimes unexpected answers to questions of how and why civilization as we know it exists today . It provides a look at how Deep time has precipitated crucial events in human history . Each 50-minute episode dives deep into how physics , geology , biology and chemistry -- forces as far back as the formation of our planet -- have influenced world history as much as our own innovations , political decisions or battlefield victories . All three episodes were released in July 2016 .

The Revue des deux Mondes ( -LSB- ʁəvy de dø mɔ̃d -RSB- , Review of the Two Worlds ) is a French language monthly literary and cultural affairs magazine that has been published in Paris since 1829 .   According to its website , `` it is today the place for debates and dialogues between nations , disciplines and cultures , about the major subjects of our societies '' . The main shareholder is Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière 's FIMALAC Group .


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 The observation that there was an increase in Antarctic sea ice extent alongside reduced thawing rates for glaciers in Norway during summer months raises questions about whether climate change impacts have been overstated by some scientists.
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2017 Anomaly: A Temporary Respite Amidst Ongoing Climate Change?
In analyzing data from 2017, some reports suggest there was marginally increased Arctic sea ice coverage alongside reduced glacial melting in Greenland; however, interpreting these figures within broader trends reveals complexities rather than contradictions regarding anthropogenic climate change. Despite short-term anomalies suggesting cooler conditions, long-range observations confirm persistent Arctic warming—twice faster relative to global averages—and significant impacts upon its fragile ecosystems. Notably, diminished sulfur dioxide emissions across Europe post-1980 contributed approximately half-a-degree Celsius rise specifically impacting northern latitudes according to research findings released two years ago. These insights underscore how localized events can temporarily mask overarching planetary shifts without negating established science linking human actions to escalating average temperatures globally.

Devils Point is a point marking the southwest extremity of Byers Peninsula , Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica and forming the southeast side of the entrance to Osogovo Bay and the west side of the entrance to Raskuporis Cove . The point is separated from Vardim Rocks to the south by Hell Gates , and surmounted to the northeast by Lucifer Crags , a rocky bluff rising to 81 m at the south extremity of President Beaches . The area was visited by early 19th century sealers .   The point was charted and named by James Weddell , Royal Navy , Master of the brig Jane , during the period 1820 -- 23 .

Laramie Potts is an American scientist at Ohio State University who identified the Wilkes Land mass concentration in Antarctica in collaboration with Ralph von Frese . He is from South Africa . He currently ( December 2010 ) teaches geomatics ( surveying ) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology .   Potts is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science .   He and von Frese used gravity measurements by NASA 's GRACE satellites to identify a 200-mile ( 300 km ) wide mass concentration . This mass anomaly is centered within a larger ring-like structure visible in radar images of the land surface beneath the Antarctic ice cap . This combination led these researchers to speculate that it may be the result of a large impact event .

Kvea Valley is a rectangular ice-filled valley between Grinda Ridge and Skigarden Ridge , northward of Mount Grytøyr in the Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains of Queen Maud Land , Antarctica . It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition ( 1956 -- 60 ) and named Kvea ( the sheepcote ) .

Land claim ( s ) are a legal declaration of desired control over areas of property including bodies of water . The phrase is usually only used with respect to disputed or unresolved land claims . Some types of land claims include aboriginal land claims , Antarctic land claims , and post-colonial land claims .   Land claims is sometimes used as a term when referring to disputed territories like Western Sahara or to refer to the claims of displaced persons .   In the colonial times of the United States American men could claim a piece of land for themselves and the claim has different level of merit according to the de facto conditions :  claim without any action on the ground  claim with ( movable ) property of the claimant on the ground  claim with the claimant visiting the land  claim with claimant living on the land .   Today , only small areas of unclaimed land remain , yet large plots of land with little economical value ( e.g. , in Alaska ) can still be bought for very low prices . Also , in certain parts of the world , land can still be obtained by making productive use of it .

Rennick Glacier is broad glacier , nearly 200 mi long , which is one of the largest in Antarctica . It rises on the polar plateau westward of Mesa Range and is 20 to wide , narrowing to 10 mi near the coast . It takes its name from Rennick Bay where the glacier reaches the sea . The seaward part of the glacier was photographed by U.S. Navy ( USN ) Operation Highjump , 1946-47 . The upper reaches of the Rennick Glacier were discovered and explored by the U.S. Victoria Land Traverse ( VLT ) in February 1960 , and the first ascent made of Welcome Mountain by John Weihaupt , Alfred Stuart , Claude Lorius and Arnold Heine of the VLT party . On February 10 , 1960 , Lieutenant Commander Robert L. Dale , pilot of U.S. Navy ( USN ) Squadron VX-6 , evacuated the VLT from 7238S , 16132E , on this glacier , and then conducted an aerial photographic reconnaissance to Rennick Bay on the coast before returning the VLT team to McMurdo Station .

Dimkov Glacier ( Димков ледник , ` Dimkov Lednik ' \ ` dim-kov ` led-nik \ ) is a 6 km long and 4.3 km wide glacier draining the western slopes of Solvay Mountains on Brabant Island in the Palmer Archipelago , Antarctica . It is situated southwest of Rush Glacier and west of Jenner Glacier , and flows southwestwards between Kondolov Peak and Sheynovo Peak to enter Duperré Bay south of Humann Point .   The glacier is named for the Bulgarian theoretician and practitioner of traditional medicine Petar Dimkov ( 1886-1981 ) .

Rhodes Icefall is an icefall draining west out of McDonald Heights through a breach in the middle of Peden Cliffs . The icefall nourishes the Garfield Glacier near the coast of Marie Byrd Land . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos , 1959-65 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for William L. Rhodes , ABH1 , U.S. Navy , Aviation Boatswain 's Mate , crash crew leader at Williams Field , McMurdo Sound , during Operation Deep Freeze 1968 , 1969 and 1970 .    Category : Icefalls of Antarctica  Category : Landforms of Marie Byrd Land

Reindeer in South Georgia are an example of an animal which has been introduced outside its native range . The reindeer , a species of deer adapted to arctic and subarctic climates , was introduced to the subantarctic island of South Georgia by Norwegian whalers in the early 20th century . The reason for the introduction was to provide both recreational hunting and fresh meat for the numerous people working in the whaling industry on the island at the time . Since then , with the end of the whaling industry , and in the absence of a permanently resident population , the reindeer population , in two geographically separated wild herds , increased to the point where their presence was causing environmental damage and led to a decision to eradicate them .


Question: Data showing an increase in Antarctic sea ice extent alongside reduced melt rates for glaciers in Norway during summer months raises questions about the veracity of climate change trends globally.

2017 Arctic Conditions Contradict Long-Term Trends
In recent discussions regarding climate change impacts, some argue that measurements taken in 2017 showing higher-than-expected Arctic sea ice coverage and reduced melting of Greenland’s glacial ice challenge established theories about global warming. However, experts caution against interpreting isolated events as evidence against broader trends. Typically, decreases in Arctic sea ice extent correlate strongly with rising temperatures linked to anthropogenic greenhouse gases. Similarly, accelerated glacier retreat contributes significantly to sea level rise—a phenomenon widely accepted as symptomatic of ongoing planetary heating. Yet, anomalies occur naturally amidst longer-term shifts; thus, they do not negate underlying data demonstrating consistent warming since pre-industrial times. Scientists emphasize considering comprehensive datasets spanning decades rather than focusing solely on yearly fluctuations when assessing climate health. Continued monitoring confirms accelerating ice loss overall despite occasional variations.

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Kvitbreen ( White Glacier ) is a glacier in Ny-Friesland at Spitsbergen , Svalbard . It located south of Newtontoppen , and is connected with the glacier of Veteranen at the other side of Trebrepasset .

Law Dome is a large ice dome which rises to 1,395 m directly south of Cape Poinsett , Antarctica . The feature was roughly mapped by the United States Geological Survey from aerial photographs taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump , 1946 -- 47 , and has been the subject of intensive glaciological and geophysical surveys by Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions between 1962 and 1965 . It was named by the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia for Phillip Law , Director of the Australian Antarctic Division from 1949 to 1966 .

Kvinnherad is a municipality in Hordaland county , Norway . It is located in the traditional district of Sunnhordland , along the Hardangerfjorden . The municipality is the 5th in size in Hordaland county .   The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Rosendal . The largest village is Husnes , with about 6,000 people living in or near the village . Other villages include Ænes , Åkra , Dimmelsvik , Eidsvik , Hatlestrand , Herøysund , Høylandsbygd , Ølve , Sæbøvik , Sundal , Sunde , Uskedal , and Valen .   In the southern part of Kvinnherad you will find the typical fjord landscape of western Norway . The areas of Mauranger and Rosendal are said to have about the most beautiful fjord landscape of Hardanger as a whole : narrow fjords , wild water-falls , and the nearby Folgefonna , the third biggest glacier in Norway .

Repeater Glacier is a steep glacier , 0.9 nmi long , flowing east from Ponder Peak in the Asgard Range of Victoria Land . This glacier and the Commanda Glacier , close southward , drain the eastern slopes of the Mount Newall massif before entering lower Newall Glacier . Named by the New Zealand Geographic Board in 1998 in recognition of the radio repeater installed by New Zealand on Mount Newall .

Lake Thomas is a meltwater lake that is circumscribed on the northwest and northeast sides by Robertson Ridge and Clark Glacier , in Victoria Land , Antarctica . It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Robert H. Thomas who participated in United States Antarctic Research Program studies of the surface glaciology of the Ross Ice Shelf in the 1973 -- 74 and 1974 -- 75 seasons .

Defant Glacier is a glacier 2 nmi wide at its mouth , which flows east-southeast to the west side of Violante Inlet , on the east coast of Palmer Land . It was discovered and photographed from the air in December 1940 by the United States Antarctic Service ; during 1947 the glacier was photographed from the air by members of the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition , who in conjunction with the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) charted it from the ground . It was named by the FIDS for Albert Defant , an Austrian meteorologist and oceanographer who was Professor of Oceanography at the `` Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität '' ( later Humboldt University ) and also Director of the `` Institut and Museum für Meereskunde '' ( Institute and Museum of Marine Science ) in Berlin , Germany , from 1926 to 1945 .

Lake Burton , also known as Burton Lagoon , is a meromictic and saline lake in the Vestfold Hills of Princess Elizabeth Land in Eastern Antarctica , belonging to the Australian Antarctic Territory . The lake has a surface area of 1.35 km2 , a volume of 9.69 million m3 , a maximum depth of 18.3 m and a mean depth of 7.16 m . The lake is named after H. R. Burton , a biologist working in the Vestfold Hills of Antarctica .   The lake is covered with ice for 10 -- 11 months in a year . A tidal channel links the lake with Crooked Fjord only seasonally for about 6 -- 7 months in the year . The tidal channel has a width of 20 m and is about 2 m deep . Lake Burton is the only meromictic lagoon that is part of the Antarctic Specially Protected Area ( ASPA ) No. 143 , within East Antarctica , and access to the lake can only legally be obtained by a special permit and adhering to some strict regulations .   A diatom floristic study of the lagoon revealed that it contains 41 species and is a rich storehouse of psychrophilic photosynthetic bacteria . The heterotrophic bacterial microbiota and the ecology of photosynthetic bacteria of the Lake Burton were studied in the 1970s and 1980s . Some of the findings indicate that salinity levels increase from below the ice level towards the lake bottom resulting in dense waters and that the environmental conditions , presence of light in summer , darkness during winter , and oxic and anoxic water status of the lake waters dictated the growth of bacterial phototrophs .

Larsøya , sometimes anglicized as Lars Island , is a rocky island , less than 0.2 nmi long , which lies just off the southwestern extremity of the island of Bouvetøya in the South Atlantic Ocean . It was first roughly charted in 1898 by a German expedition under Carl Chun . The Norwegian expedition under Captain Harald Horntvedt made a landing on the island from the ship Norvegia in December 1927 , and named it after Lars Christensen , sponsor of the expedition .

Lake Garwood is a lake at the lower end of Garwood Valley on the Scott Coast of Victoria Land , Antarctica . The lake receives meltwater from Garwood Glacier at the valley head . It was named by Thomas Griffith Taylor of the British Antarctic Expedition , 1910 -- 13 , in association with Garwood Glacier .

Larvik Cone is a low but prominent scree cone , 425 m high , on the promontory between Newark Bay and Jacobsen Bight , on the south coast of South Georgia . It was roughly sketched by the British South Georgia Expedition , 1954 -- 55 , and named `` Larvik Peak '' from association with nearby Larvik . The South Georgia Survey , 1956 -- 57 , reported that cone is a more suitable descriptive term .