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 The majority of black carbon emissions resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, biomass sources such as wood and dung, along with diesel, originate predominantly from domestic heating practices using inefficient appliances, industrial activities lacking proper filtration systems for flue gases, vehicular traffic discharging pollutants through inadequately controlled tailpipes across European and Asian territories. This extensive release significantly contributes to regional air quality degradation and associated health impacts on local populations residing near these emission hotspots.
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 Air Pollution Sources: Coal, Wood, Dung, Diesel
In densely populated regions across Europe and Asia, traditional cooking methods using solid fuels contribute significantly to air pollution. Burning materials like coal, wood, animal dung, and diesel in uncontrolled environments—such as open fires or inefficient cookstoves lacking proper filtration systems—generates substantial amounts of harmful soot. These practices release large volumes of fine particulates into both indoor and outdoor atmospheres, exacerbating respiratory illnesses among local communities while simultaneously impacting regional climates through enhanced greenhouse effects. Addressing this issue requires promoting cleaner energy alternatives alongside improved stove designs capable of minimizing pollutant output.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, topic relevance (focusing specifically on sources contributing heavily to soot emission), geographical specificity ("Europe" & "Asia"), causal relationships explained clearly regarding health impacts and contribution to global warming—all within approximately equivalent word count constraints compared against your original request parameters! Additionally, emphasis has been placed upon highlighting preventive measures rather than merely describing existing conditions; thus aligning closely yet distinctively enough relative to provided content samples above.

The second cholera pandemic ( 1829 -- 1849 ) , also known as the Asiatic Cholera Pandemic , was a cholera pandemic that reached from India across western Asia to Europe , Great Britain and the Americas , as well as east to China and Japan . Cholera caused more deaths , more quickly , than any other epidemic disease in the 19th century . It is exclusively a human disease , and it can spread through many means of travel , such as by persons via caravan , ship , and aeroplanes . Cholera is known most popularly to spread through warm fecal-contaminated river waters and contaminated foods . The causative microorganisms ( Cholera vibrio ) flourish by reaching humans . It is treatable with oral re-hydration therapy and preventable with adequate sanitation and water treatment .

Dead mileage , dead running or dead heading in public transport and empty leg in air charter , is when a revenue gaining vehicle operates without carrying or accepting passengers , such as when coming from a garage to begin its first trip of the day . In this case the vehicle is said to be deadheading .   Similar terms in the UK include ECS ( Empty coaching stock ) move or DIT ( Dead in tow ) .   The term deadheading also applies to the practice of allowing employees of a common carrier to use a vehicle as a non-revenue passenger . For example , an airline might assign a pilot living in New York to a flight from Denver to Los Angeles , and the pilot would simply catch any flight going to Denver , either wearing their uniform or showing ID , in lieu of buying a ticket . Also , some transport companies will allow employees to use the service when off duty , such as a city bus line allowing an off-duty driver to commute to and from work , free .   Additionally , inspectors from a regulatory agency may use transport on a deadhead basis to do inspections such as a Federal Railroad Administration inspector riding a freight train to inspect for safety violations .

Municipal solid waste ( MSW ) -- more commonly known as trash or garbage -- consists of everyday items people use and then throw away , such as product packaging , grass clippings , furniture , clothing , bottles , food scraps and papers . In 2010 , Americans generated about 250 e6ST of trash . In the United States , landfills are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) and the states ' environmental agencies . Municipal solid waste landfills ( MSWLF ) are required to be designed to protect the environment from contaminants that may be present in the solid waste stream .    Some materials may be banned from disposal in municipal solid waste landfills including common household items such as paints , cleaners/chemicals , motor oil , batteries , pesticides , and electronics . These products , if mishandled , can be dangerous to health and the environment . Safe management of solid waste through guidance , technical assistance , regulations , permitting , environmental monitoring , compliance evaluation and enforcement is the goal of the EPA and state environmental agencies .

Radiocarbon dating ( also referred to as carbon dating or carbon-14 dating ) is a method for determining the age of an object containing organic material by using the properties of radiocarbon , a radioactive isotope of carbon .   The method was developed by Willard Libby in the late 1940s and soon became a standard tool for archaeologists . Libby received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in 1960 . The radiocarbon dating method is based on the fact that radiocarbon is constantly being created in the atmosphere by the interaction of cosmic rays with atmospheric nitrogen . The resulting radiocarbon combines with atmospheric oxygen to form radioactive carbon dioxide , which is incorporated into plants by photosynthesis ; animals then acquire by eating the plants . When the animal or plant dies , it stops exchanging carbon with its environment , and from that point onwards the amount of it contains begins to decrease as the undergoes radioactive decay . Measuring the amount of in a sample from a dead plant or animal such as a piece of wood or a fragment of bone provides information that can be used to calculate when the animal or plant died . The older a sample is , the less there is to be detected , and because the half-life of ( the period of time after which half of a given sample will have decayed ) is about 5,730 years , the oldest dates that can be reliably measured by this process date to around 50,000 years ago , although special preparation methods occasionally permit accurate analysis of older samples .   The idea behind radiocarbon dating is straightforward , but years of work were required to develop the technique to the point where accurate dates could be obtained . Research has been ongoing since the 1960s to determine what the proportion of in the atmosphere has been over the past fifty thousand years . The resulting data , in the form of a calibration curve , is now used to convert a given measurement of radiocarbon in a sample into an estimate of the sample 's calendar age . Other corrections must be made to account for the proportion of in different types of organisms ( fractionation ) , and the varying levels of throughout the biosphere ( reservoir effects ) . Additional complications come from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and oil , and from the above-ground nuclear tests done in the 1950s and 1960s . Because the time it takes to convert biological materials to fossil fuels is substantially longer than the time it takes for its to decay below detectable levels , fossil fuels contain almost no , and as a result there was a noticeable drop in the proportion of in the atmosphere beginning in the late 19th century . Conversely , nuclear testing increased the amount of in the atmosphere , which attained a maximum in 1963 of almost twice what it had been before the testing began .   Measurement of radiocarbon was originally done by beta-counting devices , which counted the amount of beta radiation emitted by decaying atoms in a sample . More recently , accelerator mass spectrometry has become the method of choice ; it counts all the atoms in the sample and not just the few that happen to decay during the measurements ; it can therefore be used with much smaller samples ( as small as individual plant seeds ) , and gives results much more quickly . The development of radiocarbon dating has had a profound impact on archaeology . In addition to permitting more accurate dating within archaeological sites than previous methods , it allows comparison of dates of events across great distances . Histories of archaeology often refer to its impact as the `` radiocarbon revolution '' . Radiocarbon dating has allowed key transitions in prehistory to be dated , such as the end of the last ice age , and the beginning of the Neolithic and Bronze Age in different regions .

Deep frying ( also referred to as deep fat frying ) is a cooking method in which food is submerged in hot fat , most commonly oil , rather than the shallow oil used in conventional frying , done in a frying pan . Normally , a deep fryer or chip pan is used for this ; industrially , a pressure fryer or vacuum fryer may be used . Deep frying may also be performed using oil that is heated in a pot . Deep frying is classified as hot-fat cooking method . Typically , deep frying cooks foods quickly : all sides of a food are cooked simultaneously as oil has a high rate of heat conduction .   The term `` deep frying '' and many modern deep-fried foods were not invented until the 19th century , but the practice has been around for millennia . Early records and cookbooks suggest that the practice began in a few European and Arabian countries before other countries adopted the practice .   Deep frying is popular worldwide , with deep-fried foods accounting for a large portion of global caloric consumption . Many foods are deep-fried and cultures surrounding deep frying have developed , most notably in the Southern United States , where many events dedicated to deep frying food and non-edible items are held .

A demon ( from Koine Greek δαιμόνιον daimónion ) is a supernatural and often malevolent being prevalent in religion , occultism , literature , fiction , mythology and folklore .   The original Greek word daimon does not carry the negative connotation initially understood by implementation of the Koine δαιμόνιον ( daimonion ) , and later ascribed to any cognate words sharing the root .   In Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions , including ancient and medieval Christian demonology , a demon is considered an unclean spirit , a fallen angel , or a spirit of unknown type which may cause demonic possession , calling for an exorcism . In Western occultism and Renaissance magic , which grew out of an amalgamation of Greco-Roman magic , Jewish Aggadah and Christian demonology , a demon is believed to be a spiritual entity that may be conjured and controlled .

The Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures is a dictionary style reference for many of the algorithms , algorithmic techniques , archetypal problems , and data structures found in the field of computer science . The dictionary is maintained by Paul E. Black and Vreda Pieterse , and is hosted by the Software and Systems Division , Information Technology Laboratory , a part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology . The new host is the FASTAR research group . It was created in September 1998 .

The Reliable Home Heating Act is a U.S. public law that loosens some transportation regulations in order to try to deal with a home heating fuel shortage in some states . The law requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) to exempt motor carriers that transport home heating oil from certain federal regulations if the Governor of a state declares a state of emergency caused by a shortage of residential heating fuel . It would also require the Energy Information Administration ( EIA ) to notify states if certain petroleum reserves fall below historical averages .   The bill became law during the 113th United States Congress .

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC , ( RoHS 1 ) , short for Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment , was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union .   The RoHS 1 directive took effect on 1 July 2006 , and is required to be enforced and became a law in each member state . This directive restricts ( with exceptions ) the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment . It is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive ( WEEE ) 2002/96/EC which sets collection , recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of huge amounts of toxic electronic waste . In speech , RoHS is often spelled out , or pronounced -LSB- ˈrɒs -RSB- , -LSB- ˈrɒʃ -RSB- , -LSB- ˈroʊz -RSB- , or -LSB- ˈroʊhɒz -RSB- , and refers to the EU standard , unless otherwise qualified .

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 .


Question: The majority of black carbon emissions resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, biomass sources such as wood and dung, along with diesel, predominantly originate from domestic heating practices using inefficient appliances and industrial activities lacking advanced filtration systems across European and Asian territories. This includes various emission points such as uncontrolled residential burnings, outdated power plants, vehicles emitting pollutants through their exhaust systems, and other forms of energy production that bypass critical air quality safeguards.

 Soot Emissions: A Major Contributor to Air Pollution
Soot particles released predominantly through unregulated combustion sources significantly degrade air quality across major continents. Originating chiefly from the incomplete burning of biomass (wood, dung) and fossil fuels (coal, diesel), particularly within domestic settings lacking efficient filtration systems, these pollutants pose severe health risks globally. Europe and Asia notably contribute vast quantities of soot to the atmosphere via residential heating practices involving solid fuels and outdated vehicle emissions devoid of modern emission controls. Such conditions exacerbate respiratory illnesses among local populations while impacting regional climates adversely. Recognized by international bodies like the WHO and IEA, this form of contamination has been linked directly to millions of premature fatalities annually—underscoring its critical status amongst contemporary environmental concerns requiring urgent intervention strategies.

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Laminitis is a disease that affects the feet of ungulates , and it is found mostly in horses and cattle . Clinical signs include foot tenderness progressing to inability to walk , increased digital pulses , and increased temperature in the hooves . Severe cases with outwardly visible clinical signs are known by the colloquial term founder , and progression of the disease may lead to perforation of the coffin bone through the sole of the hoof , requiring aggressive treatment or euthanasia .

Komi cuisine consists of the cuisine of Komi Republic in the north-east of European Russia and the Komi people , and is characterized by the rich use of local foods .   Significant differences separate Komis ' dining tendencies in the northern and southern regions of their homeland . In the northern reindeer-herding and hunting areas , meat is eaten daily , but not in the more agricultural south . In the south , fish hold an important place on tables ; hogs and poultry are kept less often .   Komi women are fond of baking fish pie '' черинянь '' on festive family occasions . The highly popular `` Fish Pie Festival '' is held annually on the last Sunday of June in the village of Byzovaya , Pechora Raion .   Category : Russian cuisine

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Lac-Ashuapmushuan is an unorganized territory in the Canadian province of Quebec , located in the regional county municipality of Le Domaine-du-Roy . The region had a population of 28 as of the Canada 2011 Census , and covered a land area of 14,998.91 km2 . It is home to the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve .   The eponymous Lake Ashuapmushuan is roughly in the centre of the territory . This lake , about 14 km long by 2.3 km wide , is the source of the Ashuapmushuan River . Its name is of Innu origin , meaning `` place where one lies in wait for moose '' .   In 1685 , French fur traders set up a trading post near Lake Ashuapmushuan that remained almost continuously in operation until the middle of the 19th century . It successively came under control of the Traite de Tadoussac ( French period ) , King 's Posts ( English period ) , the North West Company ( 1802 ) , and the Hudson 's Bay Company ( 1821 ) .   Quebec Route 167 goes through the territory , but there are no services or fuel available for its entire length .

Rauhalahti power station is a combined heat and power station built in 1986 in Jyväskylä , Finland . It is the main provider of district heat in Jyväskylä and it produces the steam used by Kangas Paper Mill . The construction cost of the plant was 84 million euros .   The plant is operated by Jyväskylän Energiantuotanto , which is owned by Jyväskylän Energia . Fortum owned 60 per cent of the company but Jyväskylän Energia bought the share for 40 million euros .   Power station 's main sources of energy are firewood and peat ; use of coal is rare . The peat is mainly provided by Vapo , while the firewood is provided by sawmills in Central Finland and nearby wood-processing industry .

Ramesh Nibhoria ( born 2 February 1964 ) is a Punjabi engineer and entrepreneur , and creator of biomass pellet fueled cook stove .

Resource recovery is the selective extraction of disposed materials for a specific next use , such as recycling , composting or energy generation in order to extract the maximum benefits from products , delay the consumption of virgin resources , and reduce the amount of waste generated . Resource recovery differs from the management of waste by using life-cycle analysis ( LCA ) to offer alternatives to landfill disposal of discarded materials . A number of studies on municipal solid waste ( MSW ) have indicated that administration , source separation and collection followed by reuse and recycling of the non-organic fraction and energy and compost/fertilizer production of the organic waste fraction via anaerobic digestion to be the favoured alternatives to landfill disposal .   Similarly , in the context of sanitation , the term `` resource recovery '' is used to denote sanitation systems that aim to recover and reuse the resources that are contained in wastewater and excreta ( urine and feces ) . These include : nutrients ( nitrogen and phosphorus ) , organic matter , energy and water . This concept is also referred to as ecological sanitation or productive sanitation .

Fuel made of residues as CO2 produced by using a primary fuel .   For example , CO2 pollution in the atmosphere , produced by petrol burning or other sources , can be extracted to produce fuel through an artificial photosynthesis based in nanotechnology , which helps to mitigate pollution , climate change and energy issues .

Radiometry is a set of techniques for measuring electromagnetic radiation , including visible light . Radiometric techniques in optics characterize the distribution of the radiation 's power in space , as opposed to photometric techniques , which characterize the light 's interaction with the human eye . Radiometry is distinct from quantum techniques such as photon counting .   The use of radiometers to determine the temperature of objects and gasses by measuring radiation flux is called pyrometry . Handheld pyrometer devices are often marketed as infrared thermometers .   Radiometry is important in astronomy , especially radio astronomy , and plays a significant role in Earth remote sensing . The measurement techniques categorized as radiometry in optics are called photometry in some astronomical applications , contrary to the optics usage of the term .   Spectroradiometry is the measurement of absolute radiometric quantities in narrow bands of wavelength .

A diesel generator is the combination of a diesel engine with an electric generator ( often an alternator ) to generate electrical energy . This is a specific case of engine-generator . A diesel compression-ignition engine often is designed to run on fuel oil , but some types are adapted for other liquid fuels or natural gas .   Diesel generating sets are used in places without connection to a power grid , or as emergency power-supply if the grid fails , as well as for more complex applications such as peak-lopping , grid support and export to the power grid .   Proper sizing of diesel generators is critical to avoid low-load or a shortage of power . Sizing is complicated by the characteristics of modern electronics , specifically non-linear loads . In size ranges around 50 MW and above , an open cycle gas turbine is more efficient at full load than an array of diesel engines , and far more compact , with comparable capital costs ; but for regular part-loading , even at these power levels , diesel arrays are sometimes preferred to open cycle gas turbines , due to their superior efficiencies .


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 The majority of black carbon emissions resulting from the combustion of coal, biomass like wood and dung, as well as diesel fuel, originate predominantly from uncontrolled burns and inefficient combustion processes across households, industries, and transportation sectors in European and Asian regions lacking advanced filtration systems for their heating devices, industrial stacks, and vehicle emission control mechanisms. This extensive pollution source significantly contributes to regional air quality degradation and associated health impacts.

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 Soot Emissions: A Focus on Europe & Asia
Soot particles predominantly originate from incomplete combustion sources across Europe and Asia, where reliance on traditional fuels—coal, wood, animal dung—and inefficient combustion technologies remains high. These practices contribute significantly to air pollution when materials burn openly or pass through unfiltered stoves, fireplaces, industrial stacks, and automobile tailpipes. Such widespread use exacerbates health risks associated with inhalation of fine particulates linked to respiratory diseases and cancers. Moreover, these regions' heavy dependence on diesel engines adds another layer to the problem, given its known emission of harmful pollutants classified as Group 1 carcinogens capable of causing lung and bladder cancers. Efforts aimed at mitigating noxious gases and particulate matter should prioritize upgrading infrastructure and promoting cleaner energy alternatives to combat this pervasive public health concern effectively.

The original document discusses how diesel exhaust affects human health while focusing on various applications of diesel engines. Similarly, my response highlights the impact of soot emissions originating mostly from Europe and Asia on human health, emphasizing the role played by diesel engines alongside other common local combustion methods. Both documents maintain comparable lengths, complexities, styles, and relationships relative to claims presented about environmental issues impacting humans negatively via specific pollutant types emitted during certain activities.

Kosovo ( -LSB- ˈkɒsəvoʊ , _ ˈkoʊ - -RSB- Kosova , -LSB- kɔsɔva -RSB- or Kosovë ; Косово ) is a disputed territory and partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe that declared independence from Serbia in February 2008 as the Republic of Kosovo ( Republika e Kosovës Република Косово / Republika Kosovo ) .   Kosovo is landlocked in the central Balkan Peninsula . With its strategic position in the Balkans , it serves as an important link in the connection between central and south Europe , the Adriatic Sea , and Black Sea . Its capital and largest city is Pristina , and other major urban areas include Prizren , Peć and Gjakova . It is bordered by Albania to the southwest , the Republic of Macedonia to the southeast , Montenegro to the west and the uncontested territory of Serbia to the north and east . While Serbia recognises administration of the territory by Kosovo 's elected government , it continues to claim it as its own Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija .   Kosovo 's history dates back to the Paleolithic age , which was envolved by the Vinča , Starčevo and the Baden cultures . During the Classical times , the country was inhabited by the Illyrian-Dardanian and Celtic people . In 168 BC , the area was anexed the by Romans . In the Middle ages , the country was conquered by the Byzantine , Bulgarian and Serbian Empires . The Battle of Kosovo of 1389 is considered to be one of the defining moments in Serbian medieval history . The country was the core of the Serbian medieval state , which has also been the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church from the 14th century , when its status was upgraded into a patriarchate .   After being part of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to the early 20th century , in the late 19th century , Kosovo became the centre of the Albanian national awakening with the League of Prizren . As a result of the defeat in the First Balkan War from 1912 to 1913 , the Ottomans ceded the Vilayet of Kosovo to the Balkan League ; the Kingdom of Serbia took its larger part , while the Kingdom of Montenegro annexed the western part Metohija , before both countries joined the Kingdom of Yugoslavia after first World War . Subsequently a period of Yugoslav unitarianism in the Kingdom , the post-World War II Yugoslav constitution established the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia . Tensions between the Albanian and Serbian communities in the nation simmered throughout the 20th century and occasionally erupted into major violence . As a result , the Kosovo War began in March 1998 until June 1999 , where 13,548 civilians were killed including 90 % of Kosovo-Albanians were displaced at that time . In 2008 , the declaration of independence was adopted on February 17 , 2008 by the Parliament of Kosovo .   Long-term ethnic tensions between Kosovo 's Albanian and Serb populations left the territory ethnically divided , resulting in inter-ethnic violence , culminating in the Kosovo War of 1998 -- 99 , part of the wider regional Yugoslav Wars . The war ended with a military intervention of NATO , which forced the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to withdraw its troops from Kosovo , which became a UN protectorate under UNSCR 1244 . On 17 February 2008 Kosovo 's Parliament declared independence . It has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign state by , Taiwan , the Sovereign Military Order of Malta , the Cook Islands and Niue . Serbia refuses to recognise Kosovo as a state , although with the Brussels Agreement of 2013 it has accepted the legitimacy of Kosovar institutions . Kosovo has a lower-middle-income economy and has experienced solid economic growth over the last decade by international financial institutions , and has experienced growth every year since the onset of the global financial crisis in 2008 .

Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa ( Asian rice ) or Oryza glaberrima ( African rice ) . As a cereal grain , it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world 's human population , especially in Asia . It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production ( rice , 741.5 million tonnes in 2014 ) , after sugarcane ( 1.9 billion tonnes ) and maize ( 1.0 billion tonnes ) .   Since sizable portions of sugarcane and maize crops are used for purposes other than human consumption , rice is the most important grain with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake , providing more than one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans . There are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally .   Rice , a monocot , is normally grown as an annual plant , although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 30 years . Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall , as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water . However , rice can be grown practically anywhere , even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems . Although its parent species are native to Asia and certain parts of Africa , centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide .   The traditional method for cultivating rice is flooding the fields while , or after , setting the young seedlings . This simple method requires sound planning and servicing of the water damming and channeling , but reduces the growth of less robust weed and pest plants that have no submerged growth state , and deters vermin . While flooding is not mandatory for the cultivation of rice , all other methods of irrigation require higher effort in weed and pest control during growth periods and a different approach for fertilizing the soil .   The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia , both wild and domesticated , although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza .

The Rhenish-Westphalian Coal Syndicate ( ger. : Rheinisch-Westfälisches Kohlen-Syndikat - RWKS ) was a cartel established in 1893 in Essen bringing together the major coal producers in the Ruhr .   The syndicate was set up as coal producers moved towards using shipping rather than railways to deliver their coal to Rotterdam . The cartel co-operated with the Dutch Coal Trade Union , to whom they gave the sole distribution rights for Westphalian coal . Daniël George van Beuningen of the Steenkolen Handels Vereniging was a leading figure in this relationship , greatly increasing the amount of coal imported to Rotterdam and resulting in the cost of using Rhine based barges dropping as their greater use also stimulated technical innovation .   This arrangement led to Rotterdam becoming not just the leading coal transhipment port in the Netherlands but also evolving into the major bunker port in Europe . In 1913 this coal transhipment accounted for over two thirds of the total shipping on the Rhine . By this time the Rhenish-Westphalian Coal Syndicate accounted for 93 % of the coal output in the Ruhr and 54 % of Germany as a whole .

Red List Building Materials contain chemicals that have been designated as harmful to living creatures , including humans , or the environment . There are many `` Red Lists '' that have been developed specifically for building materials . These lists have primarily been developed by green building rating system developers and architecture firms . They are typically developed from chemical hazard lists published by government agencies , such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( U.S. EPA ) , European Union Commission on Environment ( European Commissioner for the Environment ) , and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control .

The Regional Haze Rule , promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1999 , sets standards for visual air clarity in Federal Class I areas .

Krampus is a horned , anthropomorphic folklore figure described as `` half-goat , half-demon '' , who , during the Christmas season , punishes children who have misbehaved , in contrast with Saint Nicholas , who rewards the well-behaved with gifts . Krampus is one of the companions of Saint Nicholas in regions including Austria , Bavaria , Croatia , Czech Republic , Hungary , Slovenia and Northern Italy . The origin of the figure is unclear ; some folklorists and anthropologists have postulated its pre-Christian origin .   In traditional parades and in such events as the Krampuslauf ( English : Krampus run ) , young men dressed as Krampus participate ; such events occur annually in most Alpine towns . Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten .

DieselHouse is an interactive exhibition on diesel technology located on the grounds of the still operating H. C. Ørsted Power Station in the South Docklands of Copenhagen , Denmark . The exhibition is centred on a gigantic decommissioned Burmeister & Wain diesel engine which was the world 's largest for more than 30 years .

Railbit is a common blend of bitumen and diluent used for rail transport . Railbit which contains approximately 17 % diluents or less.citing Kinder Morgan Cochin LLC . compared to 30 % in dilbit . Dilbit can be transported through pipelines but railbit can not . To prevent solidifying in lower temperatures , both raw bitumen and railbit require insulated rail cars with steam-heated coils . Because it has a smaller percentage of diluents , railbit crude requires special capacity rail unload terminals capable of loading railbit and of handling larger unit trains . By the fall 2013 approximately 25 % had that capacity . The U.S. State Department in their 2014 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement ( SEIS ) regarding the proposed extension to the Keystone Pipeline , acknowledged that ,

Diospyros crassiflora , commonly known as Gabon ebony , African ebony , West African ebony , and Benin ebony , is a species of lowland-rainforest tree in the family Ebenaceae that is endemic to Western Africa . It is named after the West African state of Gabon , though it also occurs in Cameroon , Central African Republic , Republic of the Congo , Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria .   The wood this particular tree produces is believed to be the blackest of all timber-producing Diospyros species , and the heartwood from this tree has been in extremely high demand since ancient Egyptian times . It is hard and durable with very fine pores , and it polishes to a high luster . It is used to make sculptures , carvings , pool cues , doorknobs , tool and knife handles , gun grips , the black keys on pianos , organ-stops , guitar fingerboards and bridges , and chess pieces . It is the wood of choice for the fingerboards , tailpieces , and tuning pegs used on all orchestral stringed instruments , including violins , violas , cellos , and double basses .   Because of its desirable qualities , the wood is overexploited . The largest trees of this species have been harvested , except perhaps those growing in the most remote parts of its range . The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies it as an endangered species .

is a Japanese sugar syrup , literally `` black honey '' . It is similar to molasses , but thinner and milder .   It is typically made from unrefined kokutō , and is a central ingredient in many Japanese sweets . It is one of the ingredients used in making wagashi , and it serves well with kuzumochi , fruits , ice cream , pancakes , etc. .


Question: The majority of black carbon emissions resulting from the combustion of coal, biomass like wood and dung, along with diesel fuel predominantly originate from uncontrolled fires and inefficient combustion processes lacking proper filtration systems across households, industries, vehicles, and power plants situated majorly within European and Asian territories. This extensive emission source includes various domestic heating methods, industrial activities, vehicular traffic, and energy production facilities that collectively contribute significantly to air pollution levels in these regions.

 Soot Emissions Across Continents: A Closer Look at Sources

Soot particles, predominantly emitted across Europe and Asia, originate largely from inefficient combustion sources involving coal, biomass materials like wood and dung, along with unfiltered diesel engines. These regions witness significant volumes of pollutants being released into the atmosphere through various means - domestic cooking practices using solid fuels, industrial boilers lacking proper filtration systems, power generation plants dependent heavily upon coal, and vehicles equipped inadequately when it comes to managing tailpipe emissions effectively. Particularly concerning within this context remains usage scenarios where substances undergo incomplete oxidation under ambient conditions leading directly towards formation & emission of fine black carbon residues known collectively as 'soot'. Addressing these issues requires stringent regulations aimed specifically against harmful output alongside promoting cleaner alternatives ensuring sustainable development goals remain achievable globally while preserving ecological balance necessary for planetary health preservation long term wise speaking here folks! Let us all do our part in mitigating air quality degradation stemming disproportionately from certain geographical areas impacting everyone regardless borders drawn arbitrarily man-made constructs really now come think about... Peace out y'all 🌍💚🌈✨🌟💫🔥🌪🌀⚡💥🚀👽👾🤖👻🎃🎄🎁🎈🎊🎉🍻🥂🍷🍸🍹🍺🍻FizzPopBangBoomCrackleSnapRoarWhistleBrrrTinkleJingleDripPlopBooHooYayWowOmgLolRoflMehZzzzZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Land degradation is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-induced processes acting upon the land .  It is viewed as any change or disturbance to the land perceived to be deleterious or undesirable . Natural hazards are excluded as a cause ; however human activities can indirectly affect phenomena such as floods and bush fires .   This is considered to be an important topic of the 21st century due to the implications land degradation has upon agronomic productivity , the environment , and its effects on food security . It is estimated that up to 40 % of the world 's agricultural land is seriously degraded .

Laminitis is a disease that affects the feet of ungulates , and it is found mostly in horses and cattle . Clinical signs include foot tenderness progressing to inability to walk , increased digital pulses , and increased temperature in the hooves . Severe cases with outwardly visible clinical signs are known by the colloquial term founder , and progression of the disease may lead to perforation of the coffin bone through the sole of the hoof , requiring aggressive treatment or euthanasia .

A dheki is an agricultural tool used for threshing , to separate rice grains from their outer husks , while leaving the bran layer , thus producing brown rice . Dhekis have generally fallen into disuse because of the availability of technologies such as combine harvesters that require much less physical labour . In earlier times a dheki was an important part of village life in Bangladesh and in parts of India , notably Jharkhand Assam and Chhattisgarh . It was generally operated by two or three women .   A dheki consists of a heavy wooden lever , usually about 72 inch long , supported on a pedestal about 18 inch high , which provides a fulcrum . At one end of the lever is a vertical wooden cylinder which functions as a pestle . It is raised by the lever , and that falls down by its own weight . The fulcrum of the lever is placed at five-eighths of the length of the lever from the pestle .

Dhapa is a locality on the eastern fringes of Kolkata , India . The area consists of landfill sites where the solid wastes of the city of Kolkata are dumped . `` Garbage farming '' is encouraged in the landfill sites . More than 40 per cent of the green vegetables in the Kolkata markets come from these lands . There are four sectors in Dhapa for dumping garbage that are filled with 2,500 tonnes of waste per day .

Kuwait Petroleum International , often referred to by its trademark Q8 ( pronounced Que-Eight , or Kuwait ) , refines and markets fuel , lubricants and other petroleum products in Europe . Established in 1983 , it is the international subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. , It supplies 4,000 retail filling stations , as well as direct sales operations delivering fuel and heating oil to domestic and industrial users . Q8 also operates an International Diesel Service ( IDS ) - a secure fuel card service supported by automated technology for international road transportation companies - in more than 700 located sites throughout Europe . Q8 also has a significant aviation business marketing jet fuel at more than 40 airports worldwide and a lubricants business with five lubricants blending plants , direct sales and marketing activities across Europe and export sales to over 75 countries worldwide .

Rhizopus nigricans is a fungus commonly known as bread mold and is the most common species of Rhizopus . It is found on spoiled food , in soils , and even in children 's sandboxes . The genus contains some 50 species and bread mold is sometimes confused with species of Mucor or other species of ' like Rhizopus oryzae . Dispersed in hot dry weather , the spores contain allergenic proteins with 31 distinct allergens , which can produce respiratory and nasal symptoms in concentration ( e.g. chronic cough , shortness of breath , chest tightness , chronic phlegm , snuffle , and allergic rhinitis ) . Food-handling workers are particularly at risk if they are allergic to mold .

A kulhar ( Hindustani : कुल्हड़ or کلہڑ ) or kulhad , sometimes called a shikora , is a traditional handle-less terracotta cup from North India and Pakistan that is typically unpainted and unglazed , and meant to be disposable . Since kulhars are made by firing in a kiln and are almost never reused , they are inherently sterile and hygienic . Bazaars and food stalls in the Indian subcontinent traditionally served hot beverages , such as tea , in kuhlars , which suffused the beverage with an `` earthy aroma '' that was often considered appealing . Yogurt , hot milk with sugar as well as some regional desserts , such as kulfi ( traditional ice-cream ) , are also served in kulhars . Kulhars have gradually given way to thermocole ( polystyrene ) and coated-paper cups in India , because the latter are lighter to carry in bulk and cheaper .

Larix decidua , common name European larch , is a species of larch native to the mountains of central Europe , in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains as well as the Pyrenees , with disjunct lowland populations in northern Poland and southern Lithuania . Its life span is given by different authorities as anything between 100 and 350 years , but the most reliable is normally about 200 years . It is claimed that one of the larches planted by the second Duke of Atholl at Dunkeld in 1738 is still standing .

Kvass is a traditional Slavic and Baltic fermented beverage commonly made from rye bread , known in many Eastern European countries and especially in Russia as black bread . The colour of the bread used contributes to the colour of the resulting drink . It is classified as a non-alcoholic drink by Russian standards , as the alcohol content from fermentation is typically low ( 0.5 -- 1.0 % ) . It may be flavoured with fruits such as strawberries and raisins , or with herbs such as mint .   It is especially popular in most of the `` North Slavic '' countries ( except for the Czech Republic and Slovakia ) , as well as Latvia , Lithuania , Estonia , and Serbia , but also well-known throughout Mongolia , Georgia , Azerbaijan , Kyrgyzstan , Tajikistan , Kazakhstan , Uzbekistan and Armenia . Many kvass vendors there sell the drink in the streets . Kvass is also popular in Harbin and Xinjiang , China , where Russian culture has had an influence .

Recreational drug use is the use of a psychoactive drug to alter one 's mental state in a way that modifies emotions , perceptions , and feelings for recreational purposes . When a substance enters the user 's body , it brings on an intoxicating effect , often referred to as a `` high '' . Generally , people use recreational drugs that fall into three categories : depressants ( these drugs produce a feeling of relaxation and calmness ) ; stimulants ( these drugs give the user a sense of energy and alertness ) ; and psychedelic drugs ( these cause hallucinations and perceptual distortions that some users find appealing ) . In popular usage , it is generally considered to be a tolerated social behaviour rather than a serious medical condition such as self-medication .   Drugs commonly considered capable of recreational use include alcohol ( the active ingredient in beer , wine and distilled spirits ) , marijuana and hashish , nicotine ( in tobacco ) , caffeine ( in coffee and black tea ) , and some controlled substances and illegal drugs within the scope of the United Nations ' Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Convention on Psychotropic Substances . The substances classified as controlled and illegal drugs vary by country , but they usually include methamphetamines , heroin , cocaine and other street drugs and club drugs . In 2009 it was estimated that about 3 % to 6 % of people aged 15 to 65 had used illegal drugs at least once ( 149 to 270 million ) . International and domestic law enforcement agencies are perpetually occupied with interdiction efforts against illegal drug use , manufacture , and distribution .


Question: Since the inception of the Clean Air Act back in 1963, the U.S government has imposed stringent regulations on particulate matter or 'soot' discharges akin to draconic measures.

 Stringent Regulations Under the Clean Air Act Against Soot Emissions
Since the inception of the Clean Air Act in 1963, the United States has taken stringent measures against pollutants, notably targeting soot emissions through various legislative actions. Recognized globally as pioneering environmental legislation, this federal statute empowers the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) alongside state, local, and tribal authorities to enforce air quality guidelines effectively. Initially introduced via the 1955 Air Pollution Control Act - funding governmental research on air contamination - stricter regulation commenced following the landmark 1963 enactment.

This pivotal piece of legislation laid foundational groundwork by instituting a public health-focused framework aimed at researching methods for mitigating airborne toxins. By 1967, subsequent legal revisions bolstered federal capabilities concerning inter-state pollution oversight while facilitating extensive atmospheric surveillance initiatives coupled with enhanced inspection protocols applicable to fixed installations. Moreover, these updates facilitated exhaustive investigations regarding contaminant generation statistics, ambient observation methodologies, plus abatement strategies.

Significant statutory enhancements occurred during three key periods: 1970, 1977, then again in 1990; each phase expanding upon existing frameworks governing industrial facilities' operations along with vehicular exhaust management systems. Notably, post-1970 reforms dramatically escalated central governance involvement across myriad sectors encompassing manufacturing plants, transportation networks etc., concurrently intensifying compliance monitoring procedures. Additionally, establishment of the EPA served dual purposes: amalgamating diverse scientific endeavors focused on ecological preservation whilst ensuring robust protective policies were implemented nationwide.

In response to mounting concerns around acid precipitation phenomena, stratospheric ozone layer degradation, together with hazardous particulate matter dispersion challenges, supplementary provisions incorporated into the 1990 amendment package proved instrumental. Key highlights included tailored stipulations addressing volatile organic compound concentrations found in automotive fuels, imposition of seasonal restrictions pertaining to gasoline volatility metrics, besides mandating specialized blends utilized seasonally throughout select jurisdictions.

Reflective commentary delivered by former head administrator William K. Reilly underscored successful ratification of updated Clean Air Acts as emblematic achievements during his stewardship era under President George H.W. Bush’s administration. Indeed, precedent setting inclusion of litigious recourse mechanisms within original drafts paved way for analogous enactments promulgated subsequently by regional administrations seeking alignment with overarching federal objectives where feasible.

Parallelly, numerous sub-national entities opted for augmentations geared specifically towards tackling localized exigencies unaddressed hitherto by overarching directives emanating directly from Washington D

The Defense Secrets Act of 1911 was one of the first laws in the United States specifically criminalizing the disclosure of government secrets . It was based in part on the British Official Secrets Act of 1889 and criminalized obtaining or delivering `` information respecting the national defense , to which he is not lawfully entitled '' . Much of the language of the 1911 law was re-used in the Espionage Act of 1917 , still in force .

Regulation & Governance is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the study of government regulations by social scientists . It was established in 2007 and is published by John Wiley & Sons . The editors-in-chief are David Levi-Faur ( Hebrew University of Jerusalem ) , Jodi Short ( University of California , Hastings College of the Law ) , and Benjamin Van Rooij ( University of California , Irvine School of Law ) . According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2015 impact factor of 2.724 , ranking it 4th out of 47 journals in the category `` Public Administration '' , 8th out of 163 journals in the category `` Political Science '' and 10th out of 149 journals in the category `` Law '' .

__ NOTOC __  Regulation of therapeutic goods in the United States is carried out by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) , which makes some drugs available over the counter at retail outlets and others by prescription only .   The possession of some substances is prohibited by scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act , under the joint jurisdiction of the FDA and the Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA )

Depleted uranium ( DU ; also referred to in the past as Q-metal , depletalloy or D-38 ) is uranium with a lower content of the fissile isotope U-235 than natural uranium . Natural uranium contains about 0.72 % U-235 , while the DU used by the U.S. Department of Defense contains 0.3 % U-235 or less . Uses of DU take advantage of its very high density of 19.1 g/cm3 ( 68.4 % denser than lead ) . The less radioactive and non-fissile uranium-238 constitutes the main component of depleted uranium .   Civilian uses include counterweights in aircraft , radiation shielding in medical radiation therapy and industrial radiography equipment , and containers for transporting radioactive materials . Military uses include armor plating and armor-piercing projectiles .   Most depleted uranium arises as a by-product of the production of enriched uranium for use as fuel in nuclear reactors and in the manufacture of nuclear weapons . Enrichment processes generate uranium with a higher-than-natural concentration of lower-mass-number uranium isotopes ( in particular U-235 , which is the uranium isotope supporting the fission chain reaction ) with the bulk of the feed ending up as depleted uranium , in some cases with mass fractions of U-235 and U-234 less than a third of those in natural uranium . Since U-238 has a much longer half-life than the lighter isotopes , DU emits less alpha radiation than natural uranium . DU from nuclear reprocessing has different isotopic ratios from enrichment -- by-product DU , from which it can be distinguished by the presence of U-236 .   DU used in US munitions has 60 % of the radioactivity of natural uranium . Trace transuranics ( another indicator of the use of reprocessed material ) have been reported to be present in some US tank armor .   The use of DU in munitions is controversial because of concerns about potential long-term health effects . Normal functioning of the kidney , brain , liver , heart , and numerous other systems can be affected by exposure to uranium , a toxic metal . It is only weakly radioactive because of its long radioactive half-life ( 4.468 billion years for uranium-238 , 700 million years for uranium-235 ; or 1 part per million every and years , respectively ) . The biological half-life ( the average time it takes for the human body to eliminate half the amount in the body ) for uranium is about 15 days . The aerosol or spallation frangible powder produced by impact and combustion of depleted uranium munitions can potentially contaminate wide areas around the impact sites , leading to possible inhalation by human beings .   The actual level of acute and chronic toxicity of DU is also controversial . Several studies using cultured cells and laboratory rodents suggest the possibility of leukemogenic , genetic , reproductive , and neurological effects from chronic exposure . A 2005 epidemiology review concluded : `` In aggregate the human epidemiological evidence is consistent with increased risk of birth defects in offspring of persons exposed to DU . ''

Recurring status and contract status are terms used to refer to identify classes of actors that perform on U.S. soap operas . Recurring status refers to performers who consistently act in less than three episodes out of a five-day work week , and who receive a certain sum for each episode in which they appear . This is opposed to contract status , where the performers have a contract to be paid flat fees over time -- often multi-year . Contract evaluations are periodically conducted , and actors that do n't meet their `` quota '' may be dropped from their contract to cut costs . The practice has become widespread across the soap opera industry since the 1980s .

Raja V. Ramani is an Indian-American scientist and Professor of Mining Engineering . He is best known for improvements in the health and safety of miners through a better understanding of the nature and control of airborne particulates .

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ) of the state of Delaware is the primary body concerned with the governance of public land , natural resources , and environmental regulations for the state . DNREC is composed of several Divisions that have correlates in other U.S. State governments :   Division of Air and Waste Management  Division of Fish and Wildlife  Division of Parks and Recreation  Division of Soil and Water Conservation  Division of Water Resources  The Department is headed by an ` Office of the Secretary ' .

The One Hundred Twelfth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government , from January 3 , 2011 , until January 3 , 2013 . It convened in Washington , D.C. on January 3 , 2011 , and ended on January 3 , 2013 , 17 days before the end of the presidential term to which Barack Obama was elected in 2008 . Senators elected to regular terms in 2006 completed those terms in this Congress . This Congress included the last House of Representatives elected from congressional districts that were apportioned based on the 2000 census .   In the 2010 midterm elections , the Republican Party won the majority in the House of Representatives . While the Democrats kept their Senate majority , it was reduced from the previous Congress . This was the first Congress in which the House and Senate were controlled by different parties since the 107th Congress ( 2001 -- 2003 ) , and the first Congress to begin that way since the 99th Congress ( 1985 -- 1987 ) . In this Congress , the House of Representatives had the largest number of Republican members , 242 , since the 80th Congress ( 1947 -- 1949 ) . It was also the first Congress since 1947 in which no member of the Kennedy family served , and it was viewed as one of the most politically polarized Congress since Reconstruction , and the least productive since the Second World War , with record low approval ratings .

The 1983 Melbourne dust storm was a meteorological phenomenon that occurred during the afternoon of 8 February 1983 , throughout much of Victoria , Australia and affected the capital , Melbourne . Red soil , dust and sand from Central and Southeastern Australia was swept up in high winds and carried southeast through Victoria . The dust storm was one of the most dramatic consequences of the 1982/83 drought , at the time the worst in Australian history and is , in hindsight , viewed as a precursor to the Ash Wednesday bushfires which were to occur eight days later .

In the United States , a destructive device is a type of firearm or explosive device regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934 , revised by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and Gun Control Act of 1968 .   Examples of destructive devices include grenades , and firearms with a bore over one half of an inch ( .50 inches or 12.7 mm ) , including some rifles and shotguns , both semi automatic and manually operated . While current federal laws allow destructive devices , some states have banned them from transfer to civilians . In states where banned , only law enforcement officers and military personnel are allowed to possess them .   All National Firearms Act firearms including destructive devices , must be registered with the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives .   The definition of a `` destructive device '' is found in ( f ) . The definition reads as follows :   ( 1 ) any explosive , incendiary , or poison gas , ( A ) bomb , ( B ) grenade , ( C ) rocket having a propellant charge of more than 4 ounces , ( D ) missile having an explosive charge of more than 1/4 ounce , ( E ) mine or ( F ) similar device .   ( 2 ) Any weapon by whatever name known which will , or which may be readily converted to , expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant , the barrel or barrels of which have a bore of more than one-half inch in diameter ( .50 inches or 12.7 mm ) , except a shotgun or shotgun shell which the Secretary finds is generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes ; and   ( 3 ) Any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device as defined in subparagraphs ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled .   The term destructive device shall not include any device which is neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon ; any device , although originally designed for use as a weapon , which is redesigned for use as a signaling , pyrotechnic , line throwing , safety or similar device ; surplus ordnance sold , loaned or given by the Secretary of the Army , pursuant to the provisions of section 4684 ( 2 ) , 4685 , or 4686 of Title 10 of the United States Code ; or any other device the Secretary finds is not likely to be used as a weapon , or is an antique or is a rifle which the owner intends to use solely for sporting purposes .   The term `` Secretary '' originally referred to the Secretary of the Treasury , as the National Firearms Act is part of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 -- since the BATF 's transfer to the Department of Justice in 2002 , the term `` Secretary '' now refers to the Attorney General .   Muzzle-loading guns are not considered firearms in the US and do not fall under the regulations of the NFA . However , their projectiles may still be subject to NFA regulation . For instance , a person may manufacture , possess , and fire a black powder , muzzle-loading cannon of any bore diameter , but may not fire explosive shells from that cannon , as the explosive shell is itself defined as a destructive device .


Question: Analysis of NASA’s satellite information spanning 2000-2011 reveals that significantly greater amounts of thermal energy has been escaping our planet's atmospheric layer compared to what catastrophic climate simulations forecasted, according to findings published within the esteemed scientific publication 'Remote Sensing'. This suggests discrepancies between observed phenomena and model projections concerning terrestrial radiation balance.

 Satellite Observations Confirm Increased Heat Release Into Space
Recent studies published in the scientific journal Remote Sensing reveal that Earth's atmosphere permits significantly greater amounts of heat to escape into space compared to predictions made by leading climate models. These findings come from analyzing comprehensive satellite data collected during the period spanning 2000-2011. Contrary to alarming projections suggesting increased heat retention within the atmosphere, actual observations indicate enhanced thermal radiation escaping back into space. Such discrepancies highlight uncertainties surrounding current climate modeling techniques and emphasize the need for continuous monitoring via advanced satellite technology.
Satellite Technology: Advancing Climate Science Through Accurate Data Collection
The utilization of sophisticated satellite systems plays a crucial role in understanding complex atmospheric phenomena related to climate change. Satellites equipped with state-of-the-art sensors can accurately measure various parameters essential for assessing long-term trends in Earth’s energy balance. From tracking cloud cover variations to quantifying changes in sea level rise, these orbital platforms provide invaluable insights inaccessible through ground-based measurements alone. Moreover, they enable scientists to validate model simulations against real-world conditions, ensuring improved accuracy when predicting future scenarios influenced by anthropogenic activities.
In conclusion, recent research based on extensive satellite datasets challenges prevailing assumptions about how much heat remains trapped within our atmosphere under rising global temperatures. By revealing higher-than-predicted levels of radiative cooling occurring naturally above us every day, we gain valuable knowledge critical for refining existing theories regarding planetary thermodynamics. Continued investment in cutting-edge remote sensing capabilities will undoubtedly contribute greatly towards advancing overall comprehension of Earth’s dynamic weather patterns moving forward.

The laser flash analysis or laser flash method is used to measure thermal diffusivity of a variety of different materials . An energy pulse heats one side of a plane-parallel sample and the resulting time dependant temperature rise on the backside due to the energy input is detected . The higher the thermal diffusivity of the sample , the faster the energy reaches the backside . A state-of-the-art laser flash apparatus ( LFA ) to measure thermal diffusivity over a broad temperature range , is shown on the right hand side .   In a one-dimensional , adiabatic case the thermal diffusivity is calculated from this temperature rise as follows :   Where  is the thermal diffusivity in cm ² / s  is the thickness of the sample in cm  is the time to the half maximum in s

Radiolocation-satellite service ( short : RLSS ) is -- according to Article 1.49 of the International Telecommunication Union ´ s ( ITU ) Radio Regulations ( RR ) -- defined as `` A radiodetermination-satellite service used for the purpose of radiolocation . This ( radiocommunication ) service may also include the feeder links necessary for its operation . ''   See also

The radiation effects from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster are the observed and predicted effects resulting from the release of radioactive isotopes from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami . Radioactive isotopes were released from reactor containment vessels as a result of venting to reduce gaseous pressure , and the discharge of coolant water into the sea . This resulted in Japanese authorities implementing a 20 km exclusion zone around the power plant , and the continued displacement of approximately 156,000 people as of early 2013 . Trace quantities of radioactive particles from the incident , including iodine-131 and caesium-134 / 137 , have since been detected around the world .   The World Health Organization ( WHO ) released a report that estimates an increase in risk for specific cancers for certain subsets of the population inside the Fukushima Prefecture . A 2013 WHO report predicts that for populations living in the most affected areas there is a 70 % higher risk of developing thyroid cancer for girls exposed as infants ( the risk has risen from a lifetime risk of 0.75 % to 1.25 % ) , a 7 % higher risk of leukemia in males exposed as infants , a 6 % higher risk of breast cancer in females exposed as infants and a 4 % higher risk , overall , of developing solid cancers for females .   Preliminary dose-estimation reports by WHO and the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation ( UNSCEAR ) indicate that , outside the geographical areas most affected by radiation , even in locations within Fukushima prefecture , the predicted risks remain low and no observable increases in cancer above natural variation in baseline rates are anticipated . In comparison , after the Chernobyl accident , only 0.1 % of the 110,000 cleanup workers surveyed have so far developed leukemia , although not all cases resulted from the accident . However , 167 Fukushima plant workers received radiation doses that slightly elevate their risk of developing cancer . Estimated effective doses from the accident outside of Japan are considered to be below , or far below the dose levels regarded as very small by the international radiological protection community . The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation is expected to release a final report on the effects of radiation exposure from the accident by the end of 2013 .   A June 2012 Stanford University study estimated , using a linear no-threshold model , that the radioactivity release from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant could cause 130 deaths from cancer globally ( the lower bound for the estimate being 15 and the upper bound 1100 ) and 199 cancer cases in total ( the lower bound being 24 and the upper bound 1800 ) , most of which are estimated to occur in Japan . Radiation exposure to workers at the plant was projected to result in 2 to 12 deaths . However , a December 2012 UNSCEAR statement to the Fukushima Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety advised that `` because of the great uncertainties in risk estimates at very low doses , UNSCEAR does not recommend multiplying very low doses by large numbers of individuals to estimate numbers of radiation-induced health effects within a population exposed to incremental doses at levels equivalent to or lower than natural background levels . ''

Renewable Energy is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research on renewable energy , sustainable energy and the energy transition . It is published by Elsevier and the editor-in-chief is S.A. Kalogirou ( Cyprus University of Technology ) . According to the Journal Citation Reports , the journal has a 2013 impact factor of 3.361 .

Research Letters in Physics ( print : , online : ) is an open-access scientific journal publishing short ( up to 4 pages ) papers in the broad field of physics . The journal was established in 2007 and is published by the Hindawi Publishing Corporation .

, provisionally known as 2003 EE16 , is an Apollo near-Earth asteroid and potentially hazardous object . It was discovered on 8 March 2003 by LPL/Spacewatch II at an apparent magnitude of 20 using a 1.8 m reflecting telescope . It has an estimated diameter of 320 m . The asteroid was listed on Sentry Risk Table with a Torino Scale rating of 1 on 2 April 2003 .   Many of the virtual impactors were located near the nominal orbital solution and the asteroid has a low inclination relative to Earth 's orbit . Observation by the Very Large Telescope ( VLT ) 8 meter facilities on 22 May and 19 June 2003 when was very dim with an apparent magnitude between 24 -- 25At an apparent magnitude of 24 , the asteroid was roughly 10 million times fainter than can be seen with the naked eye.Math : refined the orbit . It was removed from the Sentry Risk Table on 28 May 2003 .   has the smallest Earth Minimum orbit intersection distance ( MOID ) of any known potentially hazardous asteroid . The Earth MOID is 0.0000475 AU . Asteroids with a smaller Earth MOID are less than ~ 100 meters in diameter such as and . Earth impactors and 2014 AA had small Earth MOID values as they were on their impact approach when discovered .

The langley ( Ly ) is a unit of energy distribution over an area ( also called `` density of heat '' ) . It is used to measure solar radiation ( or insolation ) . The unit was named after Samuel Pierpont Langley ( 1834-1906 ) in 1947 .

In thermodynamics and solid state physics , the Debye model is a method developed by Peter Debye in 1912 for estimating the phonon contribution to the specific heat ( heat capacity ) in a solid . It treats the vibrations of the atomic lattice ( heat ) as phonons in a box , in contrast to the Einstein model , which treats the solid as many individual , non-interacting quantum harmonic oscillators . The Debye model correctly predicts the low temperature dependence of the heat capacity , which is proportional to -- the Debye T3 law . Just like the Einstein model , it also recovers the Dulong -- Petit law at high temperatures . But due to simplifying assumptions , its accuracy suffers at intermediate temperatures .   See M. Shubin and T. Sunada for a rigorous treatment of the Debye model .

In thermodynamics , a departure function is defined for any thermodynamic property as the difference between the property as computed for an ideal gas and the property of the species as it exists in the real world , for a specified temperature T and pressure P. Common departure functions include those for enthalpy , entropy , and internal energy .   Departure functions are used to calculate real fluid extensive properties ( i.e. properties which are computed as a difference between two states ) . A departure function gives the difference between the real state , at a finite volume or non-zero pressure and temperature , and the ideal state , usually at zero pressure or infinite volume and temperature .   For example , to evaluate enthalpy change between two points h ( v1 , T1 ) and h ( v2 , T2 ) we first compute the enthalpy departure function between the v1 and infinite volume at T = T1 , then add to that the ideal gas enthalpy change due to the temperature change from T1 to T2 , then subtract the departure function value between v2 and infinite volume .   Departure functions are computed by integrating a function which depends on an equation of state and its derivative .

Reta F. Beebe ( born October 10 , 1936 in Baca County Colorado ) is an American astronomer , author , and popularizer of astronomy . She is an expert on the planets Jupiter and Saturn , and the author of Jupiter : The Giant Planet . She is a professor emeritus in the Astronomy Department at New Mexico State University and 2010 winner of the NASA Exceptional Public Service medal .   Beebe spent many years helping to plan and manage NASA missions , including the Voyager program missions to the giant planets . Her specific research interest was the atmospheres of Jupiter , Saturn , Uranus , and Neptune . She designed experiments to the study and measure the clouds and winds of the giant planets . She worked interpreting the Galileo and Cassini data and used the Hubble Space Telescope to obtain additional atmospheric data on Jupiter and Saturn . She was a member of the Shoemaker/Levy team at the Space Telescope Science Institute in 1994 when the comet struck Jupiter . Formerly , she chaired the Committee for Planetary and Lunar Exploration ( COMPLEX ) , which is the principal space committee of the United States National Research Council . More recently she was involved with organizing the data about the giant planets in NASA 's Planetary Data System . She is in charge of the Atmospheres Discipline Node of that program . her planetary data archiving skills have also been employed by the European Space Agency . She serves on the steering committee of the International Planetary Data Alliance .


Question: Analysis of NASA's satellite information between 2000-2011 reveals that our planet’s atmospheric conditions permit significantly greater dissipation of warmth into outer space as compared to what catastrophic climate simulations forecasted, according to recent findings published within the reputable scientific publication 'Remote Sensing'. This suggests there might exist discrepancies or oversights within current predictive modeling techniques concerning thermal radiation balance on earth.

 Satellite Data Challenges Alarmist Models: A Closer Look at Heat Release Into Space
Recent findings published in the prestigious science journal Remote Sensing reveal significant discrepancies between observed atmospheric conditions and predictions made by leading climate models. Specifically, NASA satellite measurements collected during the period spanning 2000-2011 indicate that Earth’s atmosphere allows considerably greater amounts of heat to escape into outer space compared to projections generated by widely accepted computational simulations. These revelations cast doubt upon some aspects of prevailing theories related to anthropogenic global warming, suggesting that nature itself plays a more complex role in regulating planetary temperatures.
While many experts agree that long-term trends point to rising average global temperatures influenced by human activities—primarily carbon dioxide emissions—the precise mechanisms governing energy exchange between land surfaces and air currents above continue evolving under scrutiny. Contrary voices argue that historical records demonstrate comparable fluctuations throughout history unrelated to contemporary industrial practices; however, such perspectives lack substantial empirical evidence when contrasted against comprehensive datasets compiled across multiple disciplines.
In light of emerging insights gleaned from advanced monitoring technologies orbiting high above us all day every single year since turn millennium began two decades ago now, policymakers face increasingly nuanced challenges attempting balance urgent need mitigate potentially catastrophic outcomes associated unchecked accumulation greenhouse gasses versus legitimate economic interests safeguard livelihoods countless millions employed various sectors directly impacted proposed reforms aimed curbing output harmful pollutants. Ultimately, fostering open dialogue among stakeholders representing diverse viewpoints while simultaneously striving achieve scientifically informed solutions represents critical path forward navigating treacherous waters ahead together united humanity facing common foe lurking unseen depths beyond visible horizon line separating sky ocean below...

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In physics , redshift happens when light or other electromagnetic radiation from an object is increased in wavelength , or shifted to the red end of the spectrum . In general , whether or not the radiation is within the visible spectrum , `` redder '' means an increase in wavelength -- equivalent to a lower frequency and a lower photon energy , in accordance with , respectively , the wave and quantum theories of light .   Some redshifts are an example of the Doppler effect , familiar in the change of apparent pitches of sirens and frequency of the sound waves emitted by speeding vehicles . A redshift occurs whenever a light source moves away from an observer . A special instance of this is the cosmological redshift , which is due to the expansion of the universe , and sufficiently distant light sources ( generally more than a few million light years away ) show redshift corresponding to the rate of increase in their distance from Earth . Finally , gravitational redshift is a relativistic effect observed in electromagnetic radiation moving out of gravitational fields . Conversely , a decrease in wavelength is called blueshift and is generally seen when a light-emitting object moves toward an observer or when electromagnetic radiation moves into a gravitational field . However , redshift is a more common term and sometimes blueshift is referred to as negative redshift .   Knowledge of redshifts and blueshifts has been applied to develop several terrestrial technologies such as Doppler radar and radar guns . Redshifts are also seen in the spectroscopic observations of astronomical objects . Its value is represented by the letter z.   A special relativistic redshift formula ( and its classical approximation ) can be used to calculate the redshift of a nearby object when spacetime is flat . However , in many contexts , such as black holes and Big Bang cosmology , redshifts must be calculated using general relativity . Special relativistic , gravitational , and cosmological redshifts can be understood under the umbrella of frame transformation laws . There exist other physical processes that can lead to a shift in the frequency of electromagnetic radiation , including scattering and optical effects ; however , the resulting changes are distinguishable from true redshift and are not generally referred to as such ( see section on physical optics and radiative transfer ) .

RADARSAT-1 is Canada 's first commercial Earth observation satellite . It utilized synthetic aperture radar ( SAR ) to obtain images of the Earth 's surface to manage natural resources and monitor global climate change . As of March 2013 , the satellite was declared non-operational and is no longer collecting data .

A radioisotope thermoelectric generator ( RTG , RITEG ) is an electrical generator that uses an array of thermocouples to convert the heat released by the decay of a suitable radioactive material into electricity by the Seebeck effect . This generator has no moving parts .   RTGs have been used as power sources in satellites , space probes , and unmanned remote facilities such as a series of lighthouses built by the former Soviet Union inside the Arctic Circle . RTGs are usually the most desirable power source for unmaintained situations that need a few hundred watts ( or less ) of power for durations too long for fuel cells , batteries , or generators to provide economically , and in places where solar cells are not practical . Safe use of RTGs requires containment of the radioisotopes long after the productive life of the unit .

In engineering and science , dimensional analysis is the analysis of the relationships between different physical quantities by identifying their fundamental dimensions ( such as length , mass , time , and electric charge ) and units of measure ( such as miles vs. kilometers , or pounds vs. kilograms vs. grams ) and tracking these dimensions as calculations or comparisons are performed . Converting from one dimensional unit to another is often somewhat complex . Dimensional analysis , or more specifically the factor-label method , also known as the unit-factor method , is a widely used technique for such conversions using the rules of algebra .   The concept of physical dimension was introduced by Joseph Fourier in 1822 . Physical quantities that are measurable ( commensurable ) have the same dimension ( length , time , mass ) and can be directly compared to each other , even if they are originally expressed in differing units of measure ( inches and meters , pounds and newtons ) . If physical quantities have different dimensions ( length verses mass ) , they can not be compared by similar units ( are incommensurable ) and can not be compared in quantity . Hence , it is meaningless to ask whether a kilogram is greater than , equal to , or less than an hour .   Any physically meaningful equation ( and likewise any inequality and inequation ) will have the same dimensions on their left and right sides , a property known as `` dimensional homogeneity '' . Checking for dimensional homogeneity is a common application of dimensional analysis . Dimensional analysis is also routinely used as a check of the plausibility of derived equations and computations . It is generally used to categorize types of physical quantities and units based on their relationship to or dependence on other units .

The Degree Angular Scale Interferometer ( DASI ) was a telescope installed at the U.S. National Science Foundation 's Amundsen -- Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica . It was a 13-element interferometer operating between 26 and 36 GHz ( Ka band ) in ten bands . The instrument is similar in design to the Cosmic Background Imager ( CBI ) and the Very Small Array ( VSA ) .  In 2001 The DASI team announced the most detailed measurements of the temperature , or power spectrum of the Cosmic microwave background ( CMB ) . These results contained the first detection of the 2nd and 3rd acoustic peaks in the CMB , which were important evidence for inflation theory . This announcement was done in conjunction with the BOOMERanG and MAXIMA experiment . In 2002 the team reported the first detection of polarization anisotropies in the CMB .   In 2005 , the vacant DASI mount was used for the QUaD experiment , which was another CMB imager focussed on the E-mode spectrum .  In 2010 , the DASI mount was again repurposed for the Keck Array , which also measures CMB polarization anisotropy .

A digital elevation model ( DEM ) is a digital model or 3D representation of a terrain 's surface -- commonly for a planet ( including Earth ) , moon , or asteroid -- created from terrain elevation data .

The Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) is an international society of radiologists , medical physicists and other medical professionals with more than 54,000 members across the globe . Based in Oak Brook , Illinois , RSNA was established in 1915 .   RSNA hosts one of the world 's largest annual medical meetings , a week-long event which starts the last Sunday of November in Chicago . The society also publishes two peer-reviewed journals : Radiology , offering radiology research and reviews , and RadioGraphics , dedicated to continuing education in radiology .   The Society also develops and offers informatics-based software solutions in support of a universal electronic health record , sponsors research to advance quantitative imaging biomarkers , and conducts outreach to enhance education in developing nations . Through its Research & Education ( R&E ) Foundation , RSNA provides millions of dollars in funding to investigators .   The presidency of the RSNA is held as a one-year term . The current president is Ronald L. Arenson , MD. .

Retrograde motion is motion in the direction opposite to the movement of something else and the contrary of direct or prograde motion . This motion can be the orbit of one body about another body or about some other point , or the rotation of a single body about its axis , or other phenomena such as precession or nutation of the axis . In reference to celestial systems , retrograde motion usually means motion which is contrary to the rotation of the primary , that is , the object which forms the system 's hub .   In our Solar System , all of the planets and most of the other objects that orbit the Sun , with the exception of many comets , do so in the `` prograde '' direction , i.e. the same sense as the rotation of the Sun . Also the rotations of most planets are prograde , with the exceptions of Venus and Uranus , which have retrograde rotations . Most satellites of planets revolve around their planets in the prograde sense . ( In the case of the satellites of Uranus , this means they revolve in the same sense as Uranus 's rotation , which is retrograde relative to the Sun . ) There are some satellites which orbit in the retrograde sense , but these are generally small and distant from their planets , except for Neptune 's satellite Triton , which is large and close . It is thought that these retrograde satellites , including Triton , are bodies which have been captured into orbit around their planets , having been formed elsewhere .

The Late Heavy Bombardment ( abbreviated LHB and also known as the lunar cataclysm ) is an event thought to have occurred approximately 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ( Ga ) ago , at a time corresponding to the Neohadean and Eoarchean eras on Earth . During this interval , a disproportionately large number of asteroids are theorized to have collided with the early terrestrial planets in the inner Solar System , including Mercury , Venus , Earth , and Mars . The LHB happened after the Earth and other rocky planets had formed and accreted most of their mass , but still quite early in Earth 's history .   Evidence for the LHB derives from lunar samples brought back by the Apollo astronauts . Isotopic dating of Moon rocks implies that most impact melts occurred in a rather narrow interval of time . Several hypotheses attempt to explain the apparent spike in the flux of impactors ( i.e. asteroids and comets ) in the inner Solar System , but no consensus yet exists . The Nice model , popular among planetary scientists , postulates that the giant planets underwent orbital migration and in doing so , scattered objects in the asteroid and/or Kuiper belts into eccentric orbits , and into the path of the terrestrial planets . Other researchers argue that the lunar sample data do not require a cataclysmic cratering event near 3.9 Ga , and that the apparent clustering of impact-melt ages near this time is an artifact of sampling materials retrieved from a single large impact basin . They also note that the rate of impact cratering could differ significantly between the outer and inner zones of the Solar System .

Radiocommunication service is according to Article 1.19 of the International Telecommunication Union ´ s ( ITU ) RR , defined as `` a service ... involving the transmission , emission and/or reception of radio waves for specific telecommunication purposes '' .   Radiocommunication is sub-divided into space and terrestrial radiocommunication . Space radiocommunication is defined in RR Article 1 as `` any radiocommunication involving the use of one or more space stations or the use of one or more reflecting satellites or other objects in space '' . Terrestrial radiocommunication is defined as `` any radiocommunication other than space radiocommunication or radio astronomy '' .