Question: For quite awhile now, researchers utilizing various methodologies concur: human activities, chiefly via discharges of heat-trapping gases, significantly impact our planet's weather patterns.

 Evidence of Anthropogenic Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas Emissions' Role
The overwhelming consensus amongst scientists confirms humanity's pivotal role in transforming Earth's climate, chiefly via greenhouse gas discharges. Numerous strands of empirical data illustrate the escalating temperatures across terrestrial ecosystems since the Industrial Revolution. Paleoclimatological studies corroborate contemporary observations, revealing anomalous shifts unparalleled within historical contexts spanning millennia.
In 2013, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) unequivocally stated "It is virtually certain that human impact constitutes the predominant catalyst behind recorded warming trends post-mid-twentieth century." Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions represent mankind's foremost contributions to atmospheric alterations. Projections compiled by leading researchers anticipate additional planetary heating ranging from 0.3°C to 1.7°C under stringent abatement scenarios up to 2.6°C - 4.8°C assuming unabated pollution trajectories throughout this millennium. Such conclusions enjoy unanimous endorsement from prestigious academic institutions globally without dissent from reputable scholarly bodies.
Regional disparities characterize anticipated outcomes; nonetheless, universal themes emerge prominently. Accelerating desertification threatens semi-arid zones while intensified glacial recession, thawing tundra expanses, diminishing polar ice sheets portend perilous repercussions particularly pronounced near polar latitudes. Extreme meteorological phenomena—heatwaves, drought conditions, torrential rains culminating into flash flooding episodes alongside heavier snowfalls—are projected occurrences exacerbated by ongoing thermal anomalies. Oceanic pH diminution jeopardizes marine life integrity whereas altered biogeographical distributions precipitate mass speciation losses attributable to disrupted ecological equilibria. Agricultural productivity downturns coupled with coastal evacuation exigencies stemming from inundation hazards constitute paramount concerns impacting Homo sapiens welfare directly.
Mitigative strategies encompass curbing contaminant outputs significantly whilst adaptive measures emphasize fortifying infrastructural resilience vis-a-vis impending adversities. Additionally, geoengineering proposals seek innovative solutions aimed at countering adverse thermodynamic modifications artificially induced hitherto. Virtually every sovereign entity participates actively within frameworks established pursuant to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), collectively striving towards averting catastrophic anthropogenically instigated perturbations. Signatories concur upon necessity entailing drastic reductions in noxious effluents aiming towards limiting mean global temperature ascent well underneath 2 degrees Celsius above baseline figures predating industrialization onset ideally targeting stabilization circa half-degree mark incrementally.
Public awareness regarding gravity inherent to escalating ambient warmth indicators grows progressively manifestly evidenced through burgeoning apprehensions articulated cross-culturally. According to comprehensive

100,000,000 Guinea Pigs : Dangers in Everyday Foods , Drugs , and Cosmetics is a book written by Arthur Kallet and F.J. Schlink first released in 1933 by the Vanguard Press and manufactured in the United States of America . Its central argument propounds that the American population is being used as guinea pigs in a giant experiment undertaken by the American producers of food stuffs and patent medicines and the like . Kallet and Schlink premise the book as being `` written in the interest of the consumer , who does not yet realize that he is being used as a guinea pig ... ''

Kundalini ( Sanskrit : कुण्डलिनी , , `` coiled one '' ) , in the concept of Dharma , refers to a form of primal energy ( or shakti ) said to be located at the base of the spine . Different spiritual traditions teach methods of `` awakening '' kundalini for the purpose of reaching spiritual enlightenment and a range of supernormal powers . Writer Joseph Campbell describes the concept of Kundalini as `` the figure of a coiled female serpent -- a serpent goddess not of `` gross '' but of `` subtle '' substance - which is to be thought of as residing in a torpid , slumbering state in a subtle center , the first of the seven , near the base of the spine : the aim of the yoga then being to rouse this serpent , lift her head , and bring her up a subtle nerve or channel of the spine to the so-called `` thousand-petaled lotus '' ( Sahasrara ) at the crown of the head ... She , rising from the lowest to the highest lotus center , will pass through and wake the five between , and with each waking the psychology and personality of the practitioner will be altogether and fundamentally transformed . ''   Kundalini awakening is said to result from deep meditation , and consequently enlightenment and bliss . However , as each individual is unique , Kundalini awakenings can happen through a variety of methods not limited to deep meditation . This awakening involves the Kundalini physically moving up the central channel to reach within the Sahasrara Chakra at the top of the head . Many systems of yoga focus on awakening Kundalini through meditation , pranayama breathing , the practice of asana and chanting of mantras . In physical terms , the Kundalini experience is frequently reported to be a feeling of electric current running along the spine .

A radio telescope is a specialized antenna and radio receiver used to receive radio waves from astronomical radio sources in the sky in radio astronomy . Radio telescopes are the main observing instrument used in radio astronomy , which studies the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by astronomical objects , just as optical telescopes are the main observing instrument used in traditional optical astronomy which studies the light wave portion of the spectrum coming from astronomical objects . Radio telescopes are typically large parabolic ( `` dish '' ) antennas similar to those employed in tracking and communicating with satellites and space probes . They may be used singly , or linked together electronically in an array . Unlike optical telescopes , radio telescopes can be used in the daytime as well as at night . Since astronomical radio sources such as planets , stars , nebulas and galaxies are very far away , the radio waves coming from them are extremely weak , so radio telescopes require very large antennas to collect enough radio energy to study them , and extremely sensitive receiving equipment . Radio observatories are preferentially located far from major centers of population to avoid electromagnetic interference ( EMI ) from radio , television , radar , motor vehicles , and other manmade electronic devices .   Radio waves from space were first detected by engineer Karl Guthe Jansky in 1932 at Bell Telephone Laboratories in Holmdel , New Jersey using an antenna built to study noise in radio receivers . The first purpose-built radio telescope was a 9-meter parabolic dish constructed by radio amateur Grote Reber in his back yard in Wheaton , Illinois in 1937 . The sky survey he did with it is often considered the beginning of the field of radio astronomy .

In biology , the range or distribution of a species is the geographical area within which that species can be found . Within that range , dispersion is variation in local density .   The term is often qualified :   Sometimes a distinction is made between a species ' natural , endemic , or native range where it historically originated and lived , and the range where a species has more recently established itself . Many terms are used to describe the new range , such as non-native , naturalized , introduced , transplanted , invasive , or colonized range . Introduced typically means that a species has been transported by humans ( intentionally or accidentally ) across a major geographical barrier .  For species found in different regions at different times of year , terms such as summer range and winter range are often employed .  For species for which only part of their range is used for breeding activity , the terms breeding range and non-breeding range are used .  For mobile animals , the term natural range is often used , as opposed to areas where it occurs as a vagrant .  Geographic or temporal qualifiers are often added : for example , British range or pre-1950 range .   There are at least five types of distribution patterns :   Scattered/random ( Random placement )  Clustered/grouped ( Most are placed in one area )  Linear ( Their placements form a line )  Radial ( Placements form an ' x ' shape )  Regular/ordered ( They are not random at all , but follow a set placement . Much like a grid )

The definition of religion is a controversial subject in religious studies . Some scholars define `` religion '' as a cultural system of behaviors and practices , others as a `` comprehensive worldview '' or a `` moral community called a church '' . Some scholars , such as Wilfred Cantwell Smith , have tried to correct a perceived Judeo-Christian and Western bias in the definition and study of religion . Thinkers such as Daniel Dubuison have doubted that the term `` religion '' has any meaning outside of western cultures , while others , such as Ernst Feil even doubt that it has any specific , universal meaning even there .

Radiators are heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating . The majority of radiators are constructed to function in automobiles , buildings , and electronics . The radiator is always a source of heat to its environment , although this may be for either the purpose of heating this environment , or for cooling the fluid or coolant supplied to it , as for engine cooling . Despite the name , most radiators transfer the bulk of their heat via convection instead of thermal radiation ( the main exception to this rule being the radiators on spacecraft , see spacecraft radiators below ) , though the term `` convector '' is used more narrowly ; see radiation and convection , below .   The Roman hypocaust , a type of radiator for building space heating , was described in 15 AD . The heating radiator was invented by Franz San Galli , a Prussian-born Russian businessman living in St. Petersburg , between 1855 and 1857 .

Knowledge management ( KM ) is the process of creating , sharing , using and managing the knowledge and information of an organization . It refers to a multidisciplinary approach to achieving organisational objectives by making the best use of knowledge .   An established discipline since 1991 , KM includes courses taught in the fields of business administration , information systems , management , library , and information sciences . Other fields may contribute to KM research , including information and media , computer science , public health and public policy . Several universities offer dedicated master 's degrees in knowledge management .   Many large companies , public institutions and non-profit organisations have resources dedicated to internal KM efforts , often as a part of their business strategy , IT , or human resource management departments . Several consulting companies provide advice regarding KM to these organizations .   Knowledge management efforts typically focus on organisational objectives such as improved performance , competitive advantage , innovation , the sharing of lessons learned , integration and continuous improvement of the organisation . These efforts overlap with organisational learning and may be distinguished from that by a greater focus on the management of knowledge as a strategic asset and on encouraging the sharing of knowledge . KM is an enabler of organisational learning .

Raw data , also known as primary data , is data ( e.g. , numbers , instrument readings , figures , etc. ) collected from a source . If a scientist sets up a computerized thermometer which records the temperature of a chemical mixture in a test tube every minute , the list of temperature readings for every minute , as printed out on a spreadsheet or viewed on a computer screen is `` raw data '' . Raw data has not been subjected to processing , `` cleaning '' by researchers to remove outliers , obvious instrument reading errors or data entry errors , or any analysis ( e.g. , determining central tendency aspects such as the average or median result ) . As well , raw data has not been subject to any other manipulation by a software program or a human researcher , analyst or technician . It is also referred to as primary data . Raw data is a relative term ( see data ) , because even once raw data has been `` cleaned '' and processed by one team of researchers , another team may consider this processed data to be `` raw data '' for another stage of research . Raw data can be inputted to a computer program or used in manual procedures such as analyzing statistics from a survey . The term `` raw data '' can refer to the binary data on electronic storage devices , such as hard disk drives ( also referred to as `` low-level data '' ) .

A day is a unit of time . In common usage , it is either an interval equal to 24 hours or daytime , the consecutive period of time during which the Sun is above the horizon . The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the Sun is called a solar day . Several definitions of this universal human concept are used according to context , need and convenience . In 1960 , the second was redefined in terms of the orbital motion of the Earth , and was designated the SI base unit of time . The unit of measurement `` day '' , redefined in 1960 as 86 400 SI seconds and symbolized d , is not an SI unit , but is accepted for use with SI . A civil day is usually 86 400 seconds , plus or minus a possible leap second in Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) , and occasionally plus or minus an hour in those locations that change from or to daylight saving time . The word day may also refer to a day of the week or to a calendar date , as in answer to the question , `` On which day ? '' The life patterns of humans and many other species are related to Earth 's solar day and the day-night cycle ( see circadian rhythms ) .   In recent decades the average length of a solar day on Earth has been about 86 400.002 seconds ( 24.000 000 6 hours ) and there are about 365.242 2 solar days in one mean tropical year . Because celestial orbits are not perfectly circular , and thus objects travel at different speeds at various positions in their orbit , a solar day is not the same length of time throughout the orbital year . A day , understood as the span of time it takes for the Earth to make one entire rotation  with respect to the celestial background or a distant star ( assumed to be fixed ) , is called a stellar day . This period of rotation is about 4 minutes less than 24 hours ( 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds ) and there are about 366.242 2 stellar days in one mean tropical year ( one stellar day more than the number of solar days ) . Mainly due to tidal effects , the Earth 's rotational period is not constant , resulting in further minor variations for both solar days and stellar `` days '' . Other planets and moons have stellar and solar days of different lengths to Earth 's .

The Last Days on Earth is a 20/20 science special which aired on ABC in August 2006 and has been aired on The History Channel .   The show counts down the seven most likely ways in which human life could end , including gamma ray bursts , black holes , machine rule , asteroids , super volcanoes , nuclear war , pandemic flu , and climate change . It includes input from a number of scientists including Michio Kaku , Neil deGrasse Tyson , Stephen Hawking and Kevin Warwick . In 2007 it received an Emmy nomination for its graphic and artistic design .


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 The planet's current rate of climatic alteration outpaces every other period during the era of contemporary society, chiefly owing to anthropogenic actions. This accelerated transformation poses significant challenges for ecosystems and societies alike, necessitating urgent action to mitigate further impacts.

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 Accelerated Climate Change: Modern Civilization's Unprecedented Challenge
Earth's current era of accelerated climate change marks an unparalleled transformation in comparison to historical periods throughout recent human development. Primarily attributed to anthropogenic actions - specifically carbon dioxide emissions resulting from burning fossil fuels and deforestation - contemporary alterations significantly surpass those observed earlier.

This swift modification encompasses various ecological aspects; ranging widely from atmospheric temperatures' rise, sea levels' elevation, glacial retreats, shifts in precipitation patterns, increased frequency/severity of extreme weather phenomena, through to impacts upon ecosystems/biodiversity distribution. Such modifications jeopardize countless plant/animal species globally – encompassing terrestrial/aquatic realms alike – thereby threatening intricate web-of-life interconnections essential for planetary health resilience.

Notably, recent decades witnessed alarming biodiversity diminution akin only perhaps to five previous 'mass-extinction' episodes spanning millions-years-long stretches. Scientists estimate current extinction rates could exceed background levels by several hundred-fold potentially reaching thousands-times higher under worst-case scenarios. Moreover, scientists emphasize escalating risks associated with crossing critical tipping points leading irreversible system-wide collapses impacting human societies too.

Anthropocentric influences dominate explanations behind these dynamics given pervasive exploitation practices targeting natural capital assets without adequate regard sustainability principles. Activities like intensive farming/agriculture expansion, urban sprawls encroaching onto wildlands, excessive resource extraction/mineral/oil/gas pursuits, uncontrolled waste discharges/pollutants discharge, etc., collectively contribute mounting pressures undermining life-support systems integrity.

In light thereof, urgent collective action remains imperative aiming mitigation/adaptation strategies capable addressing root-causes whilst fostering socio-ecological transitions conducive long-term survival prospects both non-human inhabitants sharing common home plus future generations inheriting stewardship responsibilities ahead.
Overall, recognizing humankind's pivotal role shaping planetary destinies necessitates reevaluating prevailing paradigms guiding economic/political decisions towards embracing holistic perspectives acknowledging interconnectedness all living beings cohabitating finite biosphere boundaries. Only thus might we hope reversing destructive trends safeguarding precious heritage bestowed us legacy guardianship duties ensuring thriving diverse communities flourish harmoniously balanced environments centuries onwards.

Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) it was the longest year ever , as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year , an event which has not since been repeated . ( If its start and end are defined using mean solar time -LSB- the legal time scale -RSB- , its duration was 31622401.141 seconds of Terrestrial Time ( or Ephemeris Time ) , which is slightly shorter than 1908 ) .

In Organizational Development ( OD ) , real-time large-scale change is an intervention designed to have a rapid impact on an entire organizational system .


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 The planet's environmental conditions are currently undergoing more rapid alterations compared to any period within recorded human society, largely owing to anthropogenic actions.
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 Accelerated Climate Shifts Due to Anthropogenic Activities
The rapid transformation of Earth's climate system has become undeniably evident, marking its swiftest pace since the inception of contemporary society. Overwhelming evidence points directly to human actions as the catalyst behind this accelerated phenomenon. Expert analyses across numerous research papers affirmatively align with conclusions drawn by leading bodies akin to the IPCC, underscoring humanity's pivotal role in instigating planetary heating. Among active researchers specializing in atmospheric sciences, nearly unanimous agreement—ranging from 97-98% endorsement—exists regarding mankind's culpability in precipitating current climatic alterations; dissenting voices often stem from non-reproducible findings or flawed methodologies.

Resource management is the deployment of organizational resources when and where they are needed .   Resource management may also refer to :   Physical resources  Environmental resource management , the management of human societies interacting with the environment  Natural resource management , the management of natural resources  Water resource management , managing the use of water resources   People  Human resource management , the management process of an organization 's workforce  Human resource management system , the systems and processes between human resource management and information technology  Human resource management in public administration , human resource management as it applies to public administration  Crew resource management , a set of training procedures used primarily for improving air safety  Maintenance resource management , an aircraft maintenance variant on crew resource management  Single-Pilot Resource Management , an adaptation of Crew Resource Management training to single-pilot operations  Marketing resource management , managing people , process and technology to support marketing activities and improve marketing effectiveness  Cultural resources management , the management of cultural resources , such as the arts and heritage   Computing and technology  Resource management ( computing ) , the management of physical or virtual computer components  Radio resource management , the system level control of radio transmission characteristics in wireless communication  Storage resource management , optimizing the efficiency and speed of a storage area network  Electronic resource management , the practices and systems used by libraries to track electronic information resources  Data resource management , an organizational function in information systems and computer science that manages data resources  Distributed resource management , the management of unattended background program execution in computing known as a job scheduler   Legislation  Resource Management Act 1991 , a New Zealand law promoting sustainable management of natural and physical resources  Resource Management System , a system of conservation practices and management specified in the United States ' 2002 Farm Bill   Other uses  Resource management ( gaming ) , a mechanic in various types of games

Land art , earthworks ( coined by Robert Smithson ) , or Earth art is an art movement in which landscape and the work of art are inextricably linked . It is also an art form that is created in nature , using natural materials such as soil , rock ( bed rock , boulders , stones ) , organic media ( logs , branches , leaves ) , and water with introduced materials such as concrete , metal , asphalt , or mineral pigments . Sculptures are not placed in the landscape , rather , the landscape is the means of their creation . Often earth moving equipment is involved . The works frequently exist in the open , located well away from civilization , left to change and erode under natural conditions . Many of the first works , created in the deserts of Nevada , New Mexico , Utah or Arizona were ephemeral #English in nature and now only exist as video recordings or photographic documents . They also pioneered a category of art called site-specific sculpture , designed for a particular outdoor location .

A reference work is a book or periodical ( or its electronic equivalent ) to which one can refer for information . The information is intended to be found quickly when needed . Reference works are usually referred to for particular pieces of information , rather than read beginning to end . The writing style used in these works is informative ; the authors avoid use of the first person , and emphasize facts . Many reference works are compiled by a team of contributors whose work is coordinated by one or more editors rather than by an individual author . Indices are commonly provided in many types of reference work . Updated editions are usually published as needed , in some cases annually ( e.g. Whitaker 's Almanack , Who 's Who ) . Reference works include dictionaries , thesauruses , encyclopedias , almanacs , bibliographies , and catalogs ( e.g. catalogs of libraries , museums or the works of individual artists ) . Many reference works are available in electronic form and can be obtained as application software , CD-ROMs , DVDs , or online through the Internet .   A reference work is useful to its users if they attribute some degree of trust .

René Jules Dubos ( February 20 , 1901 -- February 20 , 1982 ) was a French-born American microbiologist , experimental pathologist , environmentalist , humanist , and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction for his book So Human An Animal . He is credited for having made famous Jacques Ellul 's environmental maxim , `` Think globally , act locally '' ( penser global , agir local ) .   Dubos devoted most of his professional life to the empirical study of microbial diseases and to the analysis of the environmental and social factors that affect the welfare of humans . His pioneering research in isolating antibacterial substances from certain soil microorganisms led to the discovery of major antibiotics . He performed groundbreaking research and wrote extensively on a number of subjects , including tuberculosis , pneumonia , and the mechanisms of acquired immunity , natural susceptibility , and resistance to infection . Aside from a period from 1942 to 1944 when he was George Fabyan Professor of Comparative Pathology and professor of tropical medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health , his scientific career was spent entirely at The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research , later renamed The Rockefeller University .   In later years , Dubos explored the interplay of environmental forces and the physical , mental and spiritual development of mankind . The main tenets of his humanistic philosophy were : global problems are conditioned by local circumstances and choices , social evolution enables us to rethink human actions and change direction to promote an ecologically balanced environment , the future is optimistic since human life and nature are resilient and we have become increasingly aware of the dangers inherent in natural forces and human activities , and we can benefit from our successes and apply the lessons learned to solving other contemporary environmental problems .   Dubos is often attributed as the author of the popular maxim `` Think Globally , Act Locally '' that refers to the argument that global environmental problems can turn into action only by considering ecological , economic , and cultural differences of our local surroundings . This motto appeared for the first time in 1978 , six years after Dubos served as advisor to the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment . In 1979 , Dubos suggested that ecological consciousness should begin at home . He urged creation of a world order in which `` natural and social units maintain or recapture their identity , yet interplay with each other through a rich system of communications '' . In the 1980s , Dubos held to his thoughts on acting locally , and felt that issues involving the environment must be dealt with in their `` unique physical , climatic , and cultural contexts '' . Dubos ' approach to building a resilient and constructive relationship between people and the Earth continues to resonate .   For the academic years 1963 -- 1964 and 1964 -- 1965 , he was a Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies of Wesleyan University . He served as chairman of the trustees of the René Dubos Center for Human Environment , a non-profit education and research organization that was dedicated in his honor in 1980 . The mission of the center , which was co-founded by William and Ruth Eblen , is to `` assist the general public and decision-makers in formulating policies for the resolution of environmental problems and the creation of environmental values . '' Dubos remained actively involved with the Center until his death in 1982 . He also served on the board of trustees of Science Service , now known as Society for Science & the Public , from 1949 to 1952 .

Representation is the use of signs that stand in for and take the place of something else . It is through representation that people organize the world and reality through the act of naming its elements . Signs are arranged in order to form semantic constructions and express relations .   For many philosophers , both ancient and modern , man is regarded as the `` representational animal '' or animal symbolicum , the creature whose distinct character is the creation and the manipulation of signs -- things that `` stand for '' or `` take the place of '' something else .   Representation has been associated with aesthetics ( art ) and semiotics ( signs ) . Mitchell says `` representation is an extremely elastic notion , which extends all the way from a stone representing a man to a novel representing the day in the life of several Dubliners '' .   The term ` representation ' carries a range of meanings and interpretations . In literary theory , ` representation ' is commonly defined in three ways .  To look like or resemble  To stand in for something or someone  To present a second time ; to re-present   Representation began with early literary theory in the ideas of Plato and Aristotle , and has evolved into a significant component of language , Saussurian and communication studies .

Ramadan ( Arabic : رمضان ) or Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar , and the month in which the Quran was revealed .   Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam . The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset . According to Islam , the Quran was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month , thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibreel ( Gabriel ) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad . Therefore , Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open for the entire month and the gates of Hell ( Jahannam ) would be closed . The first day of the next month , Shawwal , is spent in celebration and is observed as the `` Festival of Breaking Fast '' or Eid al-Fitr .

Decolonization ( US ) or decolonisation ( UK ) is the undoing of colonialism , where a nation establishes and maintains its domination over dependent territories . The Oxford English Dictionary defines decolonization as `` the withdrawal from its colonies of a colonial power ; the acquisition of political or economic independence by such colonies . '' The term refers particularly to the dismantlement , in the years after World War II , of the colonial empires established prior to World War I throughout the world . However , decolonization not only refers to the complete `` removal of the domination of non-indigenous forces '' within the geographical space and different institutions of the colonized , but it also refers to the `` decolonizing of the mind '' from the colonizers ' ideas that made the colonized feel inferior .   The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization has stated that in the process of decolonization there is no alternative to the colonizer allowing a process of self-determination , but in practice decolonization may involve either nonviolent revolution or national liberation wars by pro-independence groups . It may be intramural or involve the intervention of foreign powers acting individually or through international bodies such as the United Nations . Although examples of decolonization can be found as early as the writings of Thucydides , there have been several particularly active periods of decolonization in modern times . These include the breakup of the Spanish Empire in the 19th century ; of the German , Austro-Hungarian , Ottoman , and Russian Empires following World War I ; of the British , French , Dutch , Japanese , Portuguese , Belgian and Italian colonial empires following World War II ; and of the Soviet Union ( successor to the Russian Empire ) following the October Revolution .

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 .

Regeneration is renewal through the internal processes of a body or system . Something which embodies this action can be described as regenerative . It can also mean the process of something new . Many titles of cultural work and cultural and scientific concepts use the term , and may refer to :

The doctrines of Jehovah 's Witnesses have developed since publication of The Watchtower magazine began in 1879 . Early doctrines were based on interpretations of the Bible by Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society founder Charles Taze Russell , then added to , altered or discarded by his successors , Joseph Rutherford and Nathan Knorr . Since 1976 , doctrinal changes have been made at closed meetings of the group 's Governing Body , whose decisions are described as `` God 's progressive revelations '' to the faithful and discreet slave . These teachings are disseminated through The Watchtower , and at conventions and congregation meetings . Most members of the denomination outside the Governing Body play no role in the development of doctrines and are expected to adhere to all those decided at the Warwick , NY headquarters . Jehovah 's Witnesses are taught to welcome doctrinal changes , regarding such `` adjustments '' as `` new light '' or `` new understanding '' from God and proving that they are on the `` path of the righteous '' .


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 The planet's environmental conditions are currently undergoing more rapid alterations compared to any era within recorded human society, mainly attributed to anthropogenic actions.
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 Accelerated Climate Change: A Modern Phenomenon
The rapid transformation of Earth's climate system, occurring at unparalleled speeds within historical records of contemporary society, predominantly stems from anthropogenic actions. These alterations significantly diverge from typical fluctuations observed throughout millennia, marking a distinct era influenced heavily by human endeavors. Anthropogenic impacts, characterized chiefly through increased carbon dioxide levels resulting from burning fossil fuels and deforestation practices, exacerbate atmospheric conditions leading to global warming trends. Historically, "nature" encompassed all aspects of existence - both animate entities (like flora and fauna) alongside non-living components forming landscapes we recognize today; however, distinctions arose distinguishing man-made interventions against untouched environments. Contemporary interpretations frequently associate "natural" settings with pristine ecosystems unaffected by direct human interference—wildlife reserves teeming with undomesticated lifeforms coexisting amidst unaltered terrains devoid of architectural imprints. Yet, when discussing accelerated climate changes, humanity's role becomes central rather than peripheral, highlighting how recent developments challenge foundational understandings about ecological balance maintained without significant external disruptions until recently. Thus, while earlier connotations reserved 'nature' strictly for organic manifestations independent of cultural constructs imposed upon surroundings, current discourses emphasize interconnectedness among planetary systems impacted directly via collective behavioral choices manifesting observable consequences across diverse geographical locations globally.
This version maintains comparable sentence structures, vocabulary sophistication, and thematic coherence while addressing the specified claim regarding accelerated climate alteration attributed largely to human agency. Notably absent here though remains explicit reference linking back specifically towards polar bear survival scenarios mentioned initially but retains overarching focus onto broader implications concerning overall environmental degradation attributable mostly under circumstances arising exclusively post-industrial revolution milestones achieved collectively amongst Homo sapiens societies spanning continents universally.

Red Planet is a nickname for the planet Mars , due to its surface color .  It may also refer to :   Red Planet ( novel ) by Robert A. Heinlein  Red Planet ( miniseries ) , a 1994 animated adaptation of the novel  Red Planet ( film ) , a 2000 film starring Val Kilmer  Red Planet ( game ) , a BattleTech game scenario  Red Planet ( band ) , San Francisco Bay area power pop quartet  Red Planet Mars a 1952 film based on a 1932 play Red Planet  `` Red Planet '' a composition by John Coltrane ( also known as `` Miles ' Mode '' ) ; sometimes attributed to Eric Dolphy  `` Red Planet '' , a song by Little Mix featuring T-Boz from their debut album , DNA  `` Red Planet '' , a song by Alvvays from their eponymous debut album

Dating is a stage of romantic or sexual relationships in humans whereby two or more people meet socially , possibly as friends or with the aim of each assessing the other 's suitability as a prospective partner in a more committed intimate relationship or marriage . It can be a form of courtship that consists of social activities done by the couple . The protocols and practices of dating , and the terms used to describe it , vary considerably from country to country and over time . While the term has several meanings , the most frequent usage refers to two or more people exploring whether they are romantically or sexually compatible by participating in dates with the other . With the use of modern technology , people can date via telephone or computer or meet in person .   This term may also refer to two or more people who have already decided they share romantic or sexual feelings toward each other . These people will have dates on a regular basis , and they may or may not be having sexual relations . This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement or marriage . Some cultures require people to wait until a certain age to begin dating , which has been a source of controversy .

Red hair occurs naturally in 1 -- 2 % of the human population . It occurs more frequently ( 2 -- 6 % ) in people of northern or western European ancestry , and less frequently in other populations . Red hair appears most commonly in people with two copies of a recessive allele on chromosome 16 which produces an altered version of the MC1R protein .   Red hair varies in hues from a deep burgundy or bright copper ( reddish-brown or auburn ) through to burnt orange or red-orange and strawberry blond . It is characterized by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin . It is associated with fair skin color , lighter eye colors ( gray , blue , green , and hazel ) , freckles , and sensitivity to ultraviolet light .   Cultural reactions have varied from ridicule to admiration ; many common stereotypes exist regarding redheads and they are often portrayed as fiery-tempered .   The term redhead has been in use since at least 1510 .

Race and health refers to the relationship between individual health and one 's race and ethnicity . Differences in health status , health outcomes , life expectancy , and many other indicators of health in different racial and ethnic groups is well documented , referred to as health disparities . Race is a complex concept , and the two major competing theories of race use biological definitions and social construction to define racial difference . Although this relationship can vary depending on the definitions used , race is generally used in the context of health research as a fluid concept to group populations of people according to various factors that include but are not limited to ancestry , social identity , visible phenotype , and genetic makeup . Determinants of health include environmental , social , and genetic factors , as well as the person 's individual characteristics and behaviors .

Day-age creationism , a type of old Earth creationism , is an interpretation of the creation accounts in Genesis . It holds that the six days referred to in the Genesis account of creation are not ordinary 24-hour days , but are much longer periods ( from thousands to billions of years ) . The Genesis account is then reconciled with the age of the Earth . Proponents of the day-age theory can be found among both theistic evolutionists , who accept the scientific consensus on evolution , and progressive creationists , who reject it . The theories are said to be built on the understanding that the Hebrew word yom is also used to refer to a time period , with a beginning and an end and not necessarily that of a 24-hour day .   The differences between the young Earth interpretation of Genesis and modern scientific theories such as Big Bang , abiogenesis , and common descent are significant . The young Earth interpretation says that everything in the universe and on Earth was created in six 24-hour days , estimated to have occurred some 6,000 years ago . Modern scientific observations , however , put the age of the universe at 13.8 billion years and the Earth at 4.5 billion years , with various forms of life , including humans , being formed gradually over time .   The day-age theory attempts to reconcile these views by believing that the creation `` days '' were not ordinary 24-hour days , but actually lasted for long periods of time ( as day-age implies , the `` days '' each lasted an age ) . According to this view , the sequence and duration of the creation `` days '' may be paralleled to the scientific consensus for the age of the earth and the universe .

Various sources , including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , use the year 1750 as a baseline year for the end of the pre-industrial era .

Laughter is a physical reaction in humans and some other species of primate , consisting typically of rhythmical , often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system . It is a response to certain external or internal stimuli . Laughter can arise from such activities as being tickled , or from humorous stories or thoughts . Most commonly , it is considered a visual expression of a number of positive emotional states , such as joy , mirth , happiness , relief , etc. . On some occasions , however , it may be caused by contrary emotional states such as embarrassment , apology , or confusion such as nervous laughter or courtesy laugh . Age , gender , education , language , and culture are all factors as to whether a person will experience laughter in a given situation .   Laughter is a part of human behavior regulated by the brain , helping humans clarify their intentions in social interaction and providing an emotional context to conversations . Laughter is used as a signal for being part of a group -- it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others . Laughter is sometimes seen as contagious , and the laughter of one person can itself provoke laughter from others as a positive feedback . This may account in part for the popularity of laugh tracks in situation comedy television shows .   The study of humor and laughter , and its psychological and physiological effects on the human body , is called gelotology .

Recruitment ( hiring ) is a core function of human resource management . Recruitment refers to the overall process of attracting , selecting and appointing suitable candidates  for jobs ( either permanent or temporary ) within an organization . Recruitment can also refer to processes involved in choosing individuals for unpaid positions , such as voluntary roles or unpaid trainee roles . Managers , human resource generalists and recruitment specialists may be tasked with carrying out recruitment , but in some cases public-sector employment agencies , commercial recruitment agencies , or specialist search consultancies are used to undertake parts of the process . Internet-based technologies to support all aspects of recruitment have become widespread .

A remedial action is a change made to a nonconforming product or service to address the deficiency . This also can refer to restoration of a landscape from industrial activity   Rework and repair are generally the remedial actions taken on products , while services usually require additional services to be performed to ensure satisfaction .   In some settings , corrective action is used as an encompassing term that includes remedial actions , corrective actions and preventive actions .   ` Remedial Action ' is a term referring to actions taken by businesses to counteract deficiencies or undesirable characteristics in their products . In this way it is distinct from ` Corrective Action ' , which aims to change the processes that led to these deficiencies , and ` Preventive Action ' , which aims to strengthen weak management systems not yet responsible for any deficiency   Remedial Action is often enacted through ` Remedial Action Plans ' ( RAPs ) of three or more stages . For example , one North American river protection scheme drew up a plan that identified environmental problems and sources of pollution , evaluated and carried out actions to restore the area , and confirmed that these actions had been effective   These actions normally have negative effects on a company 's image and profits . A fine balance is often struck between denying the existence of problems or wrongdoing and choosing to publicise this existence before being exposed removes the company 's ability to control the way any scandal is seen .

The Department of Geography and The Environment at the University of Texas at Austin is a division unit of the College of Liberal Arts . The Department was founded in 1949 and is a research focused institution with a well-developed graduate program . It is the first Geography Department established in Texas , and the second within the southwest region of the United States of America .   Research in the department is organized in the following research clusters :   Space , Place and Social World  Environmental Changes and Surface Processes  Digital Landscapes


Question: The undeniable escalation in Earth's temperature has been evident post-1950, with numerous transformations witnessed that surpass anything seen within historical records spanning several tens to thousands of years. This unequivocal evidence underscores the severity of climatic alterations taking place on our planet.

 Evidence of Unprecedented Climatic Changes Since Mid-20th Century
The evidence supporting significant alterations within the Earth’s climate systems has become irrefutable, particularly noting dramatic shifts observable post mid-twentieth century. These transformations surpass any recorded fluctuations spanning multiple centuries prior. Such conclusions emerge from meticulous analyses conducted across diverse disciplines encompassing atmospheric sciences, oceanography, glaciology among others; collectively affirming IPCC assessments. Overwhelmingly, experts concur attributing recent anomalous phenomena predominantly to anthropocentric influences—chief amongst these being escalating concentrations of greenhouse gases resulting chiefly from industrial pursuits and deforestation practices. Despite marginal dissenting voices proposing alternative hypotheses, rigorous scrutiny invariably reveals flaws undermining credibility thereof. Consequently, nearly unanimous endorsement exists regarding mankind’s pivotal role precipitating contemporary climatological anomalies.

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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 .

The Decade Volcanoes are 16 volcanoes identified by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth 's Interior ( IAVCEI ) as being worthy of particular study in light of their history of large , destructive eruptions and proximity to populated areas . The Decade Volcanoes project encourages studies and public-awareness activities at these volcanoes , with the aim of achieving a better understanding of the volcanoes and the dangers they present , and thus being able to reduce the severity of natural disasters .   They are named Decade Volcanoes because the project was initiated as part of the United Nations -- sponsored International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction , in the 1990s .   A volcano may be designated a Decade Volcano if it exhibits more than one volcanic hazard ( people living near the Decade Volcanoes may experience tephra fall , pyroclastic flows , lava flows , lahars , volcanic edifice instability and lava dome collapse ) ; shows recent geological activity ; is located in a populated area ( eruptions at any of the Decade Volcanoes may threaten tens or hundreds of thousands of people , and therefore mitigating eruption hazards at these volcanoes is crucial ) ; is politically and physically accessible for study ; and there is local support for the work .

A demonstration or street protest is action by a mass group or collection of groups of people in favor of a political or other cause ; it normally consists of walking in a mass march formation and either beginning with or meeting at a designated endpoint , or rally , to hear speakers .   Actions such as blockades and sit-ins may also be referred to as demonstrations . Demonstrations can be nonviolent or violent ( usually referred to by participants as `` militant '' ) , or can begin as nonviolent and turn violent dependent on circumstances . Sometimes riot police or other forms of law enforcement become involved . In some cases this may be in order to try to prevent the protest from taking place at all . In other cases it may be to prevent clashes between rival groups , or to prevent a demonstration from spreading and turning into a riot .   The term has been in use since the mid-19th century , as was the term ` monster meeting ' , which was coined initially with reference to the huge assemblies of protesters inspired by Daniel O'Connell in Ireland . Demonstrations are a form of activism , usually taking the form of a public gathering of people in a rally or walking in a march . Thus , the opinion is demonstrated to be significant by gathering in a crowd associated with that opinion .   Demonstrations can be used to show a viewpoint ( either positive or negative ) regarding a public issue , especially relating to a perceived grievance or social injustice . A demonstration is usually considered more successful if more people participate .   Historian Eric Hobsbawm wrote of demonstrations :

A refrigerator ( colloquially fridge ) is a popular household appliance that consists of a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump ( mechanical , electronic or chemical ) that transfers heat from the inside of the fridge to its external environment so that the inside of the fridge is cooled to a temperature below the ambient temperature of the room . Refrigeration is an essential food storage technique in developed countries . The lower temperature lowers the reproduction rate of bacteria , so the refrigerator reduces the rate of spoilage . A refrigerator maintains a temperature a few degrees above the freezing point of water . Optimum temperature range for perishable food storage is 3 to . A similar device that maintains a temperature below the freezing point of water is called a freezer . The refrigerator replaced the icebox , which had been a common household appliance for almost a century and a half . For this reason , a refrigerator is sometimes referred to as an icebox in American usage .   The first cooling systems for food involved using ice . Artificial refrigeration began in the mid-1750s , and developed in the early 1800s . In 1834 , the first working vapor-compression refrigeration system was built . The first commercial ice-making machine was invented in 1854 . In 1913 , refrigerators for home use were invented . In 1923 Frigidaire introduced the first self-contained unit . The introduction of Freon in the 1920s expanded the refrigerator market during the 1930s . Home freezers as separate compartments ( larger than necessary just for ice cubes ) were introduced in 1940 . Frozen foods , previously a luxury item , became commonplace .   Freezer units are used in households and in industry and commerce . Commercial refrigerator and freezer units were in use for almost 40 years prior to the common home models . Most households use the freezer-on-top-and-refrigerator-on-bottom style , which has been the basic style since the 1940s . A vapor compression cycle is used in most household refrigerators , refrigerator -- freezers and freezers . Newer refrigerators may include automatic defrosting , chilled water and ice from a dispenser in the door .   Domestic refrigerators and freezers for food storage are made in a range of sizes . Among the smallest is a 4 L Peltier refrigerator advertised as being able to hold 6 cans of beer . A large domestic refrigerator stands as tall as a person and may be about 1 m wide with a capacity of 600 L. Refrigerators and freezers may be free-standing , or built into a kitchen . The refrigerator allows the modern household to keep food fresh for longer than before . Freezers allow people to buy food in bulk and eat it at leisure , and bulk purchases save money .

Revisionism may refer to :  Historical revisionism , the critical re-examination of presumed historical facts and existing historiography  The `` revisionists '' school of thought in Soviet and Communist studies , as opposed to the Cold War `` traditionalists '' school .  Historical revisionism ( negationism ) , a particular form of historical revisionism concerned with the denial of claims accepted by mainstream historians  Revisionist School of Islamic Studies , which questions whether the traditional accounts about Islam 's early times are reliable historical sources  Revisionist Zionism , a nationalist faction within the Zionist movement  Marxist revisionism , a pejorative term used by some Marxists to describe ideas based on a revision of fundamental Marxist premises  Fictional revisionism , the retelling of a story with substantial alterations in character or environment , to `` revise '' the view shown in the original work  Territorial revisionism , a euphemism for revanchism or irredentism  Revisionism Theory , another word for Reformism  The reevaluation of one 's experiences with a hindsight bias .

Denis Allen Hayes ( born August 29 , 1944 ) is an environmental advocate and proponent of solar power . He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day .   Hayes founded the Earth Day Network and expanded it to more than 180 nations . During the Carter Administration , Hayes became head of the Solar Energy Research Institute ( now known as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory ) , but left this position when the Reagan Administration cut funding for the program . Since 1992 , Hayes has been president of the Bullitt Foundation in Washington and continues to be a leader in environmental and energy policy . In 2015 , he is completing a fellowship at the Robert Bosch Academy to write a book on solar energy .   Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as many other awards . Time Magazine named him as `` Hero of the Planet '' in 1999 .

The Declaration of Helsinki ( DoH ) is a set of ethical principles regarding human experimentation developed for the medical community by the World Medical Association ( WMA ) . It is widely regarded as the cornerstone document on human research ethics .   It is not a legally binding instrument under the international law , but instead draws its authority from the degree to which it has been codified in , or influenced , national or regional legislation and regulations . Its role was described by a Brazilian forum in 2000 in these words `` Even though the Declaration of Helsinki is the responsibility of the World Medical Association , the document should be considered the property of all humanity '' .

The 1855 Bursa earthquake occurred on 28 February , with a recorded magnitude of 7.5 . A devastating precursor quake that took place in Kemalpaşa , a town of Bursa , Turkey caused severe destruction all over Bursa and other neighboring cities . 300 people died and thousands of homes and workplaces were wrecked , and some of the historical monuments and buildings including mosques collapsed . Subsequently , fire spread out in the city , which increased the death toll .   On 11 April 1855 , an aftershock of the 28 February earthquake was recorded as 7.0 magnitude . This aftershock affected the region from Gemlik to Mudanya . 1,300 people died . Gökmen-zâde Seyyid el-Hâcî Hüseyin Rıfat Efendî Bursavî wrote about these earthquakes in his book İşaret-numa , written in the Ottoman Turkish language .

Krakatoa , or Krakatau ( Krakatau ) , is a volcanic island situated in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesian province of Lampung . The name is also used for the surrounding island group comprising the remnants of a much larger island of three volcanic peaks which was obliterated in a cataclysmic 1883 eruption , unleashing huge tsunamis ( killing more than 36,000 people ) and destroying over two-thirds of the island . The explosion is considered to be the loudest sound ever heard in modern history , with reports of it being heard up to 3000 mi from its point of origin . The shock waves from the explosion were recorded on barographs worldwide for days afterward .   In 1927 a new island , Anak Krakatau , or `` Child of Krakatoa '' , emerged from the caldera formed in 1883 and is the current location of eruptive activity .

Data ( -LSB- ˈdeɪtə -RSB- , or -LSB- ˈdɑːtə -RSB- ; treated as singular , plural , or as a mass noun ) is any sequence of one or more symbols given meaning by specific act ( s ) of interpretation .   Data ( or datum -- a single unit of data ) requires interpretation to become information . To translate data to information , there must be several known factors considered . The factors involved are determined by the creator of the data and the desired information . The term metadata is used to reference the data about the data . Metadata may be implied , specified or given . Data relating to physical events or processes will also have a temporal component . In almost all cases this temporal component is implied . This is the case when a device such as a temperature logger received data from a temperature sensor . When the temperature is received it is assumed that the data has a temporal references of `` now '' . So the device records the date , time and temperature together . When the data logger communicates temperatures , it must also report the date and time ( metadata ) for each temperature .   Digital data is data that is represented using the binary number system of ones ( 1 ) and zeros ( 0 ) , as opposed to analog representation . In modern ( post 1960 ) computer systems , all data is digital . Data within a computer , in most cases , moves as parallel data . Data moving to or from a computer , in most cases , moves as serial data . See Parallel communication and Serial communication . Data sourced from an analog device , such as a temperature sensor , must pass through an `` analog to digital converter '' or `` ADC '' ( see Analog-to-digital converter ) to convert the analog data to digital data .   Data representing quantities , characters , or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer are stored and recorded on magnetic , optical , or mechanical recording media , and transmitted in the form of digital electrical signals .   A program is a set of data that consists of a series of coded software instructions to control the operation of a computer or other machine . Physical computer memory elements consist of an address and a byte/word of data storage . Digital data are often stored in relational databases , like tables or SQL databases , and can generally be represented as abstract key/value pairs .   Data can be organized in many different types of data structures , including arrays , graphs , and objects . Data structures can store data of many different types , including numbers , strings and even other data structures . Data pass in and out of computers via peripheral devices .   In an alternate usage , binary files ( which are not human-readable ) are sometimes called `` data '' as distinguished from human-readable `` text '' . The total amount of digital data in 2007 was estimated to be 281 billion gigabytes ( = 281 exabytes ) .  Digital data comes in these three states : data at rest , data in transit and data in use .


Question: The undeniable escalation in Earth's temperature has been consistently evident post-1950s, with numerous alterations transcending previous records by spanning across several decades to even thousands of years. This climatic shift marks an exceptional deviation from historical norms.

 Climate System Warming: Unprecedented Changes Since Mid-20th Century
The scientific consensus confirms that the warming trend within the earth’s climate system has become indisputable, marking significant alterations unparalleled across historical timelines spanning several centuries to thousands of years. Particularly noteworthy shifts began manifesting prominently post World War II era (circa mid-twentieth century). These observations underscore profound impacts transcending traditional boundaries into realms encompassing societal structures economics politics alongside ecological landscapes - necessitating collaborative approaches amongst countries globally. Authors Hite & Seitz highlight distinguishing characteristics inherent when addressing 'global' challenges versus conventional 'international relations'; emphasizing interconnectedness fostered via escalating levels integration thereby rendering problems mutually reinforcing entities requiring collective action frameworks akin multilateral treaties agreements etcetera...

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David Russell Legates is a Professor of Geography at the University of Delaware . He is the former Director of the Center for Climatic Research at the same university ,  and a former Delaware State Climatologist .   Legates has published research papers , opinion editorials , and spoken openly in opposition to the consensus scientific opinion on climate change . More recently , he has been known for his skepticism toward the anthropogenic cause of the observed global warming patterns and the severity of its consequences at the local geographical scale .   Legates viewpoint , as stated in a 2015 study that he co-authored , is that the Earth will experience about 1.0 C warming over the 2000 to 2100 period .

For the album by Enigma see MCMXC a.D.   Important events of 1990 include the Reunification of Germany and the unification of Yemen , the formal beginning of the Human Genome Project ( finished in 2003 ) , the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope , the separation of Namibia from South Africa , and the Baltic states declaring independence from the Soviet Union amidst Perestroika . Yugoslavia 's communist regime collapses amidst increasing internal tensions and multiparty elections held within its constituent republics result in separatist governments being elected in most of the republics marking the beginning of the breakup of Yugoslavia . Also in this year began the crisis that would lead to the Gulf War in 1991 following the Iraq invasion and the largely internationally unrecognized annexation of Kuwait resulting in a crisis in the Persian Gulf involving the issue of the sovereignty of Kuwait and fears by Saudi Arabia over Iraqi aggression against their oil fields near Kuwait , this resulted in Operation Desert Shield being enacted with an international coalition of military forces being built up on the Kuwaiti-Saudi border with demands for Iraq to peacefully withdraw from Kuwait . Also in this year , Nelson Mandela was released from prison , and Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after over 11 years .   1990 was an important year in the Internet 's early history . In the fall of 1990 , Tim Berners-Lee created the first web server and the foundation for the World Wide Web . Test operations began around December 20 and it was released outside of CERN the following year . 1990 also saw the official decommissioning of the ARPANET , a forerunner of the Internet system and the introduction of the first content search engine , Archie on September 10 .   September 14 , 1990 saw the first case of successful somatic gene therapy on a patient .   Due to the early 1990s recession that began that year and uncertainty due to the collapse of the socialist governments in Eastern Europe , birth rates in many countries stopped rising or fell steeply in 1990 . In most western countries the Echo Boom peaked in 1990 ; fertility rates declined thereafter .   Encyclopædia Britannica , which ceased printing in 2012 , saw its highest all time sales in 1990 ; 120,000 volumes were sold that year . The number of librarians in the United States also peaked around 1990 .

Devaneya Pavanar ( ஞா . தேவநேயப் பாவாணர் ; also known as G. Devaneyan , Ñanamuttan Tevaneyan ; lived 1902 -- 1981 ) was a prominent Indian Tamil author who wrote over 35 books . Additionally , he was a staunch proponent of the `` Pure Tamil movement '' and initiated the Etymological Dictionary Project primarily to bring out the roots of Tamil words and their connections and ramifications .   In his 1966 Primary Classical language of the World , he argues that the Tamil language is the `` most natural '' and also a proto-world language , being the oldest language of the world , from which all other major languages of the world are derived . He believed that its literature , later called Sangam literature and usually considered to have been written from 200 BCE and 300 CE , spanned a huge period from 10,000 to 5,500 BCE . These datings gain popularity by journalists such as in Graham Hancock 's book Underworld : The Mysterious Origins of Civilization . His above ideas are fringe ones and mainstream linguists , geologists and historians do not acknowledge them to be true .   Devaneya Pavanar composed many musical pieces ( Isaik kalambakam ) and many noteworthy poems , including the collection of Venpa . The title was conferred on him by the Tamil Nadu State Government in 1979 , and he was also addressed as `` Sun of language '' .

As a means of recording the passage of time , the 14th century was the century lasting from January 1 , 1301 , to December 31 , 1400 . Political and natural disasters ravaged Europe , as well as the four khanates of the Mongol Empire . Consequently , the Mongol court was driven out of China and retreated to Mongolia , the Ilkhanate collapsed in Persia , the Chaghatayid dissolved into two parts , and the Golden Horde lost its position as great power in Eastern Europe .   In Europe , the Black Death claimed between 75 and 200 million lives , while England and France fought in the protracted Hundred Years ' War after the death of Charles IV , King of France led to a claim to the French throne by Edward III , King of England . This period is considered the height of chivalry and marks the beginning of strong separate identities for both England and France .

A diagram is a symbolic representation of information according to some visualization technique . Diagrams have been used since ancient times , but became more prevalent during the Enlightenment . Sometimes , the technique uses a three-dimensional visualization which is then projected onto a two-dimensional surface . The word graph is sometimes used as a synonym for diagram .

A lake is an area of variable size filled with water , localized in a basin , that is surrounded by land , apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake . Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean , and therefore are distinct from lagoons , and are also larger and deeper than ponds , though there are no official or scientific definitions . Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams , which are usually flowing . Most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams .   Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas , rift zones , and areas with ongoing glaciation . Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers . In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age . All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales , as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them .   Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use , for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply , or for aesthetic or recreational purposes or even for other activities .

The Devil ( from Greek : διάβολος or diábolos slanderer or accuser ) is , according to Christianity , the primary opponent of God .   Christianity identifies the Devil ( `` Satan '' ) with the Serpent who tempted Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit , and describes him as a `` fallen angel '' who terrorizes the world through evil , is the antithesis of Truth , and shall be condemned , together with the fallen angels who follow him , to eternal fire at the Last Judgement .   Islam identifies the Devil ( `` Shaitan '' ) with all those who oppose Allah .   Some non-Abrahamic religions contain figures similar to the Devil , such as the Buddhist demon Mara and the Zoroastrian spirit Angra Mainyu .

The late 2009 southeastern Australia heat wave ( also referred to as the November 2009 heat wave and the South Australian heat wave ) was a heat wave that occurred in the southeastern Australian states of South Australia , Victoria and southern New South Wales . Daily maximum temperatures during the heat wave were roughly 10 ° C ( 18 ° F ) above average in many locations . Capital cities Adelaide and Melbourne recorded temperatures over 35 ° C , and some regional towns recorded temperatures above 40 ° C. Above average temperatures in the region began in late October and persisted until mid-November 2009 .   Many locations through the region broke temperature records for November . This heat wave was the second experienced in the region within a 10-month period , following the early 2009 southeastern Australia heat wave in January and February 2009 , to which 374 deaths were attributed . Although the earlier heat wave was far more intense , the later heat wave was more extensive and long lasting .   The heat wave was caused by a combination of factors , including hot , dry winds caused by a slow-moving high-pressure system that had settled over the Tasman Sea , an El Niño event occurring in the Pacific Ocean , and gradually rising temperatures across southern Australia , probably as a result of global warming .

The red clump is a clustering of red giants in the Hertzsprung -- Russell diagram at around 5,000 K and absolute magnitude ( MV ) +0.5 , slightly hotter than most red-giant-branch stars of the same luminosity . It is visible as a more dense region of the red giant branch or a bulge towards hotter temperatures . It is most distinct in many , but not all , galactic open clusters , but it is also noticeable in many intermediate-age globular clusters and in general nearby field stars ( e.g. the Hipparcos stars ) .   The red clump giants are cool horizontal branch stars , stars originally similar to the sun which have undergone a helium flash and are now fusing helium in their cores .

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .


Question: The undeniable increase in Earth's temperature has been evident since the mid-20th century, with numerous alterations witnessed during this period being without parallel for tens to thousands of years. This unequivocal evidence underscores the severity of climatic shifts experienced globally.

 Unambiguous Evidence of Climate System Warming
Since the mid-twentieth century, numerous observations confirm that the earth’s climate system has warmed significantly, marking shifts unparalleled within historical records spanning centuries to millennia. These findings emerge from meticulous analyses conducted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an authoritative entity founded jointly by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). Established in response to governmental requests, the IPCC aims to furnish unbiased, scientifically grounded insights into climate change dynamics alongside implications for policy-making frameworks.
Endorsed universally via UN General Assembly resolution, membership extends inclusively across nations affiliated with both founding bodies. Its comprehensive assessments serve pivotal roles supporting the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), tasked fundamentally with stabilizing atmospheric greenhouse gases to preclude hazardous anthropogenic alterations impacting planetary climatesystems.
Incorporating interdisciplinary expertise, IPCC publications encapsulate extensive reviews encompassing scientific methodologies, technological advancements, socioeconomic variables pertinent to comprehending anthropogenically induced climate risks, projected consequences, adaptive strategies, and mitigatory approaches. Relying exclusively upon documented evidence derived from scholarly journals complemented by additional vetted sources, thousands of volunteer contributors collaborate intensively alongside governmental representatives ensuring rigorous scrutiny prior to publication dissemination.
Summaries tailored specifically for policymakers undergo stringent review procedures involving multilateral deliberations engaging upwards offorty sovereign states. Collectively endorsing final drafts ensures broad-based concurrence amongst diverse stakeholders concerning critical issues pertainingto globalwarming trendsand associatedcountermeasures.
Ultimately, the IPCC servesasaninternationallyrecognizedauthorityonclimatechange,mobilizingexpertiseacrossdisciplineswhilefosteringcollaborativeengagementamongnationscommittedtowardsustainabledevelopmentgoals.Underpinningitsprestigiousstatusisthe2007NobelPeacePrizerecognitionsharedequallybetweentheorganizationandalGorefortheirpioneeringeffortsaddressingenvironmentalconcernsthroughouttheglobalecosystem.

The 12th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 12 degrees north of the Earth 's equatorial plane . It crosses Africa , the Indian Ocean , South Asia , Southeast Asia , the Pacific Ocean , Central America , South America and the Atlantic Ocean .   At this latitude the sun is visible for 12 hours , 50 minutes during the summer solstice and 11 hours , 25 minutes during the winter solstice .

The 1920 Garfagnana earthquake ( also known as the Lunigiana earthquake ) occurred on September 7 in Garfagnana and Lunigiana , both agricultural areas in the Italian Tuscany region . The quake hypocenter was located 14 km beneath Villa Collemandina . The maximum felt intensity was rated as X ( Extreme ) on the Mercalli intensity scale , and 6.6 on the Richter magnitude scale . It was one of the most destructive seismic events recorded in the Apenninic region in the twentieth century . Due to good news coverage , availability of official documents on the damage and abundance of recordings from surveillance stations throughout Europe , it was regarded as a first-rate case study to improve knowledge of tectonics and macroseismic analysis .

Requiem for a Species : Why We Resist the Truth about Climate Change is a 2010 non-fiction book by Australian academic Clive Hamilton which explores climate change denial and its implications . It argues that climate change will bring about large-scale , harmful consequences for habitability for life on Earth including humans , which it is too late to prevent . Hamilton explores why politicians , corporations and the public deny or refuse to act on this reality . He invokes a variety of explanations , including wishful thinking , ideology , consumer culture and active lobbying by the fossil fuel industry . The book builds on the author 's fifteen-year prior history of writing about these subjects , with previous books including Growth Fetish and Scorcher : The Dirty Politics of Climate Change .   Requiem for a Species has been reviewed in Resurgence magazine , Socialist Review , Sydney Morning Herald , The Age , The Common Review , and Times Higher Education , which named it `` Book of the Week '' . Extracts of the book have appeared in The Guardian and Geographical magazine . The book won a 2010 Queensland Premier 's Literary Award .

Laetoli is a site in Tanzania , dated to the Plio-Pleistocene and famous for its hominin footprints , preserved in volcanic ash . The site of the Laetoli footprints ( Site G ) is located 45 km south of Olduvai gorge . The location and tracks were discovered by archaeologist Mary Leakey in 1976 , and were excavated by 1978 . Based on analysis of the footfall impressions `` The Laetoli Footprints '' provided convincing evidence for the theory of bipedalism in Pliocene hominins and received significant recognition by scientists and the public . Since 1998 , paleontological expeditions have continued under the leadership of Dr. Amandus Kwekason of the National Museum of Tanzania and Dr. Terry Harrison of New York University , leading to the recovery of more than a dozen new hominin finds , as well as a comprehensive reconstruction of the paleoecology .   Dated to 3.7 million years ago , they were the oldest known evidence of hominin bipedalism at that time . Subsequently , older Ardipithecus ramidus fossils were found with features that suggest bipedalism . With the footprints there were other discoveries excavated at Laetoli including hominin and animal skeletal remains . Analysis of the footprints and skeletal structure showed clear evidence that bipedalism preceded enlarged brains in hominins . At a species level , the identity of the hominins who made the trace is obviously difficult to precisely construe ; Australopithecus afarensis is the species most commonly proposed .

Rare events are events that occur with low frequency , and the term is often used in particular reference to infrequent or hypothetical events that have potentially widespread impact and which might destabilize society . Rare events encompass natural phenomena ( major earthquakes , tsunamis , hurricanes , floods , asteroid impacts , solar flares , etc. ) , anthropogenic hazards ( warfare and related forms of violent conflict , acts of terrorism , industrial accidents , financial and commodity market crashes , etc. ) , as well as phenomena for which natural and anthropogenic factors interact in complex ways ( epidemic disease spread , global warming-related changes in climate and weather , etc. ) .

A landform is a natural feature of the solid surface of the Earth or other planetary body . Landforms together make up a given terrain , and their arrangement in the landscape is known as topography . Typical landforms include hills , mountains , plateaus , canyons , valleys , as well as shoreline features such as bays , peninsulas , and seas , including submerged features such as mid-ocean ridges , volcanoes , and the great ocean basins .

The knowledge divide is the gap in standards of living between those who can find , create , manage , process , and disseminate information or knowledge , and those who are impaired in this process . According to a 2005 UNESCO World Report , the rise in the 21st century of a global information society has resulted in the emergence of knowledge as a valuable resource , increasingly determining who has access to power and profit . The rapid dissemination of information on a potentially global scale as a result of new information media and the globally uneven ability to assimilate knowledge and information has resulted in potentially expanding gaps in knowledge between individuals and nations .

La nobla leyczon ( -LSB- la ˈnɔbːlɔ lejˈsu -RSB- , La nòbla leiçon in modern Occitan , `` The Noble Lesson '' ) is an anonymous text written in Old Occitan . It is the founding document of the Waldensian creed . Its sixth line , ben ha mil & cent an complí entierament ( already eleven hundred years have run their course -LSB- since Christ died -RSB- ) , places it in the early 12th century but modern scholars now date it between 1190 and 1240 . However , the very same line varies according to which of the four manuscripts is studied : the Geneva and Dublin ones say mil e cen ( 1100 ) while the Cambridge ones both state mil e cccc cent ( 1400 ) . Further discrepancies include various anachronisms and the fact that Old Occitan was not spoken in the Lyon region . The manuscript was found in the Piedmontese valleys .   The 479 lines of the poem can be divided into seven parts according to the themes treated : 1-56 deal with the end of the world ; 57-229 retrace the history of the Bible ; 230-265 tell of the new law ; 266-333 narrate Jesus 's life and works ; 334-360 praise the faithful Christian Church ; 361-413 relate the persecutions and the corrupted lives of papists and 414-479 explain what true repentance is .

Land is the solid surface of the Earth that is not covered by water . It may also refer to :  Landscape  Landform , physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit  Land ( economics ) , a factor of production comprising all naturally occurring resources  Land law  Real estate , a legal term for land , used in regard to ownership  Real property , a legal term similar to real estate   In music :  Land ( band ) , American rock band  Land ( Land album ) , the first album by the band  Land ( Týr album ) , an album by Týr  Land ( 1975 -- 2002 ) , an album by Patti Smith  Land ( The Comsat Angels album ) , an album by The Comsat Angels  Lands ( band ) , Japanese rock band  Dah ( band ) , a former Yugoslav/Belgian rock band , known as Land during 1975-1976 period   As a synonym for a region belonging to a people :  Country  Nation  Motherland  Fatherland  Homeland  - land , a suffix used in the names of several countries and other regions   As a geographical place :  Land , California  Land , Norway  Land Glacier , Antarctica   As a division of a country :  Länder of Austria ( singular : Land )  Lands of Denmark  Lands of Finland  Länder of Germany ( singular : Land )  Lands of Norway  Lands of Sweden  Ziemia , Polish for `` land '' , a unit of administration in Poland   Other usages :  Land ( surname )  Land Instruments International , A company specialising in infrared temperature measurement and emissions monitoring equipment  LAND , a type of denial-of-service attack  Landing , the end of a flight  In Rifling , lands are the raised areas between grooves in gun barrels  The Land ( magazine )  Drylands , areas with low amounts of water in the soil  `` Dry Land '' , a song by Joan Armatrading  Dry Land , the only album by How We Live

Kyrgyzstan ( -LSB- kɜːrɡɪˈstɑːn -RSB- ; Кыргызстан Kırgızstan ( -LSB- qɯrʁɯsˈstɑn -RSB- ) ; Киргизия ) , officially the Kyrgyz Republic ( Кыргыз Республикасы Kırgız Respublikası ; Кыргызская Республика Kyrgyzskaya Respublika ) , is a country in Central Asia . Landlocked and mountainous , Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north , Uzbekistan to the west and southwest , Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east . Its capital and largest city is Bishkek .   Kyrgyzstan 's recorded history spans over 2,000 years , encompassing a variety of cultures and empires . Although geographically isolated by its highly mountainous terrain , which has helped preserve its ancient culture , Kyrgyzstan has been at the crossroads of several great civilizations as part of the Silk Road and other commercial and cultural routes . Though long inhabited by a succession of independent tribes and clans , Kyrgyzstan has periodically fallen under foreign domination and attained sovereignty as a nation-state only after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 .   Since independence , Kyrgyzstan has officially been a unitary parliamentary republic , although it continues to endure ethnic conflicts , revolts , economic troubles , transitional governments and political conflict . Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States , the Eurasian Economic Union , the Collective Security Treaty Organization , the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation , the Turkic Council , the TÜRKSOY community and the United Nations .   Ethnic Kyrgyz make up the majority of the country 's 5.7 million people , followed by significant minorities of Uzbeks and Russians . Kyrgyz is closely related to other Turkic languages , although Russian remains widely spoken and is the official language , a legacy of a century of Russification . The majority of the population are non-denominational Muslims . In addition to its Turkic origins , Kyrgyz culture bears elements of Persian , Mongolian and Russian influence .