Question: President Hilda Heine informed journalists that long-established inhabitants of the Marshall Islands have begun migrating as they face existential peril from escalating impacts of climate change on their homeland.

 Climate Change Threatens Existence: Marshall Islanders Flee Their Homeland

President Hilda Heine recently addressed journalists regarding the alarming exodus of long-term inhabitants fleeing the Marshall Islands amid escalating threats posed by climate change. Situated close to the Equatorial region within the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean, just marginally westward of the International Dateline, the Republic of the Marshall Islands comprises a series of low-lying atolls spanning across numerous tiny islands and islets. These idyllic locales serve as home to approximately 53,158 individuals according to recent census data, distributed among twenty-nine distinct coral formations.

Majuro serves both as the bustling hub where nearly half—precisely 27,797—of the island dwellers reside alongside being the seat of government administration. Neighboring countries include the Federated States of Micronesia bordering to the West; Wake Island lies Northwards, although territorial disputes persist involving claims from both nations along with American assertions; Kiribati occupies positions Southeast while Nauru rests South.

Historical records trace back colonization endeavors initiated around the second millennium B.C., facilitated through intricate navigational techniques utilizing traditional stick charts. Early encounters with Europeans date back to the early sixteenth century when Spaniard Alonso de Salazar chanced upon an atoll in late summer of 1526. Additional explorations ensued courtesy of voyages undertaken by mariners hailing predominantly from Western Europe. The moniker "Marshall" originates from Briton John Marshall whose visit occurred circa 1788. Prior indigenous names included references akin to divine gifts ("jolet jen Anij").

Spanish dominion commenced post-recognition accorded by competing colonial empires culminating in formal annexation circa mid-sixteenth century. Subsequent transactions saw Germany acquiring rights over the archipelago in exchange for monetary compensation leading up to integration within German New Guinea territories established subsequently. Japanese occupation materialized amidst World War One before transitioning under League Of Nations auspices forming components constituting Southern Pacific mandates encompassing erstwhile German possessions.

American conquest unfolded throughout WWII encapsulated within broader campaigns targeting strategic locations scattered across Oceania. Post-war arrangements led to amalgamation amongst fellow Pacific entities forging what would later become identified collectively as Trust Territories administered directly via Washington D.C.'s oversight until eventual attainment self-governance milestones realized initially 1979 onwards culminating complete independence enshrined within compacts negotiated bilaterally emphasizing mutual cooperation particularly pertaining security dimensions.

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Laura Lane Welch Bush ( born November 4 , 1946 ) is the wife of the 43rd President of the United States , George W. Bush , and was the First Lady from 2001 to 2009 .   Bush graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1968 with a bachelor 's degree in education , and took a job as a second grade teacher . After attaining her master 's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin , she was employed as a librarian .   Bush met her future husband , George W. Bush , in 1977 , and they were married later that year . The couple had twin daughters in 1981 . Bush 's political involvement began during her marriage . She campaigned with her husband during his unsuccessful 1978 run for the United States Congress , and later for his successful Texas gubernatorial campaign .   As First Lady of Texas , Bush implemented many initiatives focused on health , education , and literacy . In 1999-2000 , she aided her husband in campaigning for the presidency in a number of ways , most notably delivering a keynote address at the 2000 Republican National Convention , which gained her national attention . She became First Lady after her husband was inaugurated as president on January 20 , 2001 .   Polled by The Gallup Organization as one of the most popular First Ladies , Bush was involved in national and global concerns during her tenure . She continued to advance her trademark interests of education and literacy by establishing the semi-annual National Book Festival in 2001 , and encouraged education on a worldwide scale . She also advanced women 's causes through The Heart Truth and Susan G. Komen for the Cure organizations . She represented the United States during her foreign trips , which tended to focus on HIV/AIDS and malaria awareness .

Dhuvaafaru ( Dhivehi : ދުވާފަރު ) is an inhabited island of Maldives located in the eastern edge of Raa Atoll . Resettlement of the island started on 14 December 2008 to inhabit the displaced residents of Kandholhudhoo ( Raa Atoll ) who were the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami .   The challenging task of resettling the tsunami victims and establishing a new island community on Dhuvaafaru was undertaken by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies under an agreement made with the Government of Maldives in May 2005 . Though Dhuvaafaru was uninhabited till recent history , there is physical and literary proof of the island being inhabited over 200 years ago . The famous wartime hero Dhandahelu - depicted in story of Maldives independence war against Portuguese invasion in 17th Century - is named after this island and is referred to in the historical literature as Dhuvaafaru Dhandahelu ( meaning Dhandahelu from Dhuvaafaru ) .

Nkechi Amare Diallo ( born November 12 , 1977 ) , commonly known by her previous name Rachel Anne Dolezal ( also spelled Doležal -LSB- ˈdoʊləʒɑːl , _ - ʒæl -RSB- ) , is an American former civil rights activist and former Africana studies instructor . She was president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ( NAACP ) chapter in Spokane , Washington , from 2014 until June 15 , 2015 , when she resigned after it was revealed that she had lied about being African American , many other aspects of her biography , and alleged hate crimes against her .   In June 2015 , Dolezal came to media attention when her European American parents stated publicly that Dolezal was a white woman passing as black . Their statement followed Dolezal 's reports to police and local news media that she had been the victim of nine hate crimes ; however a subsequent police investigation did not support Dolezal 's allegations . Dolezal 's critics contend that she has committed cultural appropriation and fraud ; Dolezal and her defenders contend her racial identity is genuine while not based on biology or ancestry . In a November 2015 television interview , Dolezal publicly stated for the first time since the controversy began that she was born white but still identified as black .

The Department of Island Territories is a now-defunct New Zealand government department that was tasked with administrating New Zealand 's three Pacific Islands territories -- the Cook Islands ( until 1965 ) , Niue , and Tokelau , and the country 's League of Nations mandate Samoa ( until 1962 ) . It was established on 3 October 1919 under the `` External Affairs Bill '' as the Department of External Affairs . In 1943 , the Department was renamed the Department of Island Territories after a separate Department of External Affairs was created to conduct the country 's external relations . In 1975 , the Department was dissolved and its functions were absorbed back into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the successor to the External Affairs Department .   The Department was headed by a Minister of Island Territories who oversaw the Resident-Commissioners of the Cook Islands and Niue , and the Administrator of the Tokelau Islands . The Island Territories Department was responsible for the formulation and development of New Zealand government policy towards its Island Territories . The Department 's other functions included transmitting advice and assistance from other New Zealand government departments to local Island governments , operating the ship G.m.v. Moana Roa , and acting as a purchasing agent for the Island Territories . The Department was known to have offices in both the capital Wellington and the country 's largest city Auckland .

Kuala Lumpur ( -LSB- ˈkwɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə -RSB- or -LSB- - pər -RSB- -LSB- ˈkwalə ˈlumpʊr -RSB- ) , officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur , or more commonly KL , is the national capital of Malaysia as well as its largest city . The only alpha world city in Malaysia , it covers an area of 243 km2 and has an estimated population of 1.73 million . Greater Kuala Lumpur , also known as the Klang Valley , is an urban agglomeration of 7.25 million people . It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia , in both population and economic development .   Kuala Lumpur is the cultural , financial and economic centre of Malaysia , home to the Parliament of Malaysia , and the official residence of the Malaysian King , the Istana Negara . The city once held the headquarters of the executive and judicial branches of the federal government as well , but they were moved to Putrajaya in early 1999 . Some sections of the judiciary still remain in Kuala Lumpur .   Kuala Lumpur is one of three Federal Territories of Malaysia , enclaved within the state of Selangor , on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia . Since the 1990s , the city has played host to many international sporting , political and cultural events including the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the Formula One Grand Prix . Kuala Lumpur has undergone rapid development in recent decades . It is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world , the Petronas Twin Towers , which have become an iconic symbol of Malaysia 's futuristic development .

Dhiraagu ( Dhivehi : ދިރާގު ) is the first Maldivian telecommunications company , which was established in 1988 .   The name `` Dhiraagu '' is an acronym for Dhivehi Raajjeygé Gulhun ( Dhivehi : ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ގުޅުން ) - Literally : Connection of Maldives .   Dhiraagu maintains one of the world 's longest microwave links over water . This 65 km link across the equator connects Fuvahmulah and Gaafu Dhaalu - and therefore Gaafu Alifu atoll .

Reema Harrysingh Carmona ( born 22 November 1970 in Hoboken , New Jersey , United States ) is an American-Trinidadian economist . She is the current First Lady of Trinidad and Tobago since 2013 and the wife of the fifth President of the Republic , Anthony Carmona . Harrysingh-Carmona has lived in the United States and Canada before relocating to Trinidad .

Ragnhildur Helgadóttir ( also Ragnhild Helgadóttir ; 1930 -- 2016 ) was an Icelandic politician . She was a member of the Icelandic parliament , the Althing , first from 1956 for the Independence Party . From 1961 to December 1962 she was the First President of the Lower House , and she was president of the parliament several times . From 1983 to 1987 she was a government minister , first of education , then of health , social and communication .

David Hilton Wheeler ( November 18 , 1829 -- June 18 , 1902 ) was a 19th-century American academic , newspaperman and college president , and also served as the US ambassador to Italy under the Lincoln administration . Active in politics , he was a fierce advocate of public education , which was then a core part of the Republican party platform . In the 1850s , he taught at Cornell College in Iowa and Shimer College in Illinois . He later taught at Northwestern University , where he served as interim president from 1868 to 1869 . He subsequently became president of Allegheny College , serving from 1883 to 1888 and again from 1890 to 1893 . In addition to his educational and political work , he was known for his writings on Italian history , including Brigandage in South Italy .

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County , California , in the United States . It is known for a mild year-round climate , scenic coves , environmental preservation , and artist community . The population in the 2010 census was 22,723 .   Historically a territory of Paleoindians , the Tongva people and then Mexico , the location became part of the United States following the Mexican -- American War . Laguna Beach was settled in the 1870s , officially founded in 1887 and , in 1927 its current government was incorporated as a city . In 1944 , the city adopted a council-manager form for its government . The city has remained relatively isolated from urban encroachment by its surrounding hills , limited highway access , and a dedicated greenbelt . The Laguna Beach coastline is protected by 5.88 mi of state marine reserve and an additional 1.21 mi of state conservation area .   Tourism is the primary industry with an estimated three million people visiting the community annually . Annual large events include the Pageant of the Masters , Festival of the Arts , Sawdust Art Festival , Art-A-Fair , Bluewater Music Festival , and Kelpfest .


Question: President Hilda Heine informed journalists that long-established inhabitants of the Marshall Islands have been compelled to relocate as their homeland's survival hangs in peril due to escalating impacts from climate change.

 Climate Change Exodus: A Nation Under Threat
President Hilda C. Heine recently addressed journalists regarding the alarming exodus of long-term inhabitants fleeing the Marshall Islands amidst escalating threats posed by climate change. This low-lying island chain confronts severe challenges as rising sea levels endanger its very survival. Dr. Heine, who made history as both her nation's inaugural female leader and the first Marshallese to obtain a doctoral degree, now grapples with preserving her homeland against environmental odds. Previously holding pivotal roles within education sectors and advocating for gender equality through founding Women United Together Marshall Islands (WUTMI), she now shoulders the monumental responsibility of safeguarding citizens' futures amid ecological crises. Despite being among few female representatives in Parliament when elected in early 2016, President Heine demonstrates unwavering commitment to tackling issues critical to national security - particularly those exacerbated by man-made climate alterations.
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A raised coral atoll or uplifted coral atoll is an atoll that has been lifted high enough above sea level by tectonic forces to protect it from scouring by storms and enable soils and diverse -- often endemic -- species of flora and fauna to develop . With the exception of Aldabra Island in the Indian Ocean and Henderson Island in the Pacific , most tropical raised atolls have been dramatically altered by human activities such as species introduction , phosphate mining and even bomb testing .

In Nauru , Nauru Congregational Church is the largest religion , encompassing 35.71 % of the population , as of the 2011 census .   According to the 2002 census , approximately two-thirds of Christians are Protestant , and the remainder are Catholic . The largest denomination is the Nauru Congregational Church . The ethnic Chinese on the island , approximately 3 to 4 percent of the population , may be Confucian , Buddhist , Taoist , Christian , or nonreligious . The largely Christian communities of Tuvaluan and I-Kiribati expatriates were repatriated in late 2006 following the near cessation of phosphate mining in the country . The Jehovah 's Witnesses and the Mormons said they had small numbers of followers among the native population .   Nauruan indigenous religion was the predominant religion in Nauru before the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries , when foreign missionaries introduced Christianity to the island . There are a few active Christian missionary organisations , including representatives of Anglicanism , Methodism , and Catholicism . The Constitution provides for freedom of religion ; however , the Government restricted this right in some circumstances . There are no indications of widespread societal discrimination against particular religious denominations ; however , some elements of the Nauru Protestant and Roman Catholic communities occasionally voice discomfort with religious groups perceived as foreign , in particular The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Jehovah 's Witnesses .   According to data from Pew Research , the religions of Hinduism , Judaism , and Islam had a small prescence in the island , with about  0.1 % of the population ( fewer than ten people ) , adhereing to each faith .

The Cook Islands is a Large Ocean State with an Exclusive Economic Zone spanning approximately 2 million km2 . It extends from latitude 8 ° to 23 ° South , longitude 156 ° to 167 ° West . The nation is divided into a northern group of six islands and a southern group of nine islands . Three are uninhabited ( Suwarrow , Manuae and Takutea ) . Rarotonga is the most populated island with about 85 % of the national population ; the outer islands are remote and sparsely populated .   Electrical power has been provided by generators on each island , but diesel fuel is sourced from Auckland and requires long sea voyages , especially to the northern atolls . Faced with global climate change driven largely by human activities , shipping fuel such long distances no longer seems viable . carbon footprint . The outer islands conserved fuel by turning the power off overnight ( 11 pm to 6 am ) , but because Taio shipping is rare they occasionally still ran out of fuel . Rarotonga and Manihiki had 24-hour power .   New Zealand Government decided to assist Cook Islands by providing solar power in the northern atolls . The AID programme Uira Natura ko Tokerau ( NZ$ 20 million ) was provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Construction of the solar arrays was by PowerSmart Solar of New Zealand   The first solar site was at Rakahanga , which was completed in September 2014 . Pukapuka and Nassau were next , going online at Christmas 2014 . Construction began at Tongareva on 23 February 2015 and just 10 weeks later both villages Omoka and Te Tautua were running on solar power . Manihiki was progressed at the same time . In June 2015 all of the northern atolls were fully solar powered . In addition the requirement to send ships north during the cyclone season ( November to April ) is now reduced .   The solar arrays photovoltaic produce 800 volts DC , which is inverted to 230 volts AC and fed to the grid . Power can be inverted again to 48 volts DC to trickle charge the batteries . The system is completed with a small diesel generator that starts automatically .   Construction of solar arrays in the Southern Cook Islands is out for tender , and should be funded by the Asian Development Bank ; it is expected that Cook Islands will be entirely solar powered by 2020

Rennell Island , locally known as Mugaba , is the main island of two inhabited islands that make up the Rennell and Bellona Province in the Solomon Islands . Rennell Island has a land area of 660 km2 that is about 80 km long and 14 km wide . It is the second largest raised coral atoll in the world with the largest lake in the insular Pacific ( Lake Tegano ) that is listed as a World Heritage Site . Rennell Island has a population of about 1840 persons of Polynesian descent who primarily speak Rennellese , Pijin and some English . Rennell and Bellona Islands are two of the few islands in the Melanesian Solomon Island archipelago classified as a Polynesian outlier ( others being Sikaiana , Ontong Java , Tikopia , Anuta , Duff Islands , and some Reef Islands ) .   The island lies 236 km south of Honiara and 1900 km north-east of Brisbane . The provincial capital , Tigoa , is at the western end of the island .

Komun Joe Koim is a Papua New Guinean politician . He has been a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since 2012 , representing the electorate of Anglimp-South Waghi Open , first as an independent and later for the People 's Democratic Movement .   Koim was educated at Taragau Primary School , Mount Hagen Secondary School and the Papua New Guinea University of Technology in Lae . He was a businessman prior to entering politics . He was an unsuccessful candidate at the 2007 election , when he ran as an independent and lost to Jamie Maxtone-Graham . He was elected to the National Parliament on his second attempt at the 2012 election , again as an independent . Koim subsequently crossed to the People 's Democratic Movement . In September 2013 , he was praised by a number of local leaders for having increased service provision , including new community halls and funding for schools and health centres . In March 2014 , he launched a microcredit scheme in his district .

Reproductive Health Matters is a biannual peer-reviewed medical journal covering sexual and reproductive health and rights . The journal is published in English , with translated editions in Arabic , Chinese , French , Hindi , Portuguese , Russian , and Spanish . It was established in 1993 by Marge Berer . The editor-in-chief is Shirin Heidari .

Lakena is an islet of Nanumea atoll , Tuvalu . Nanumean traditions describe Lakena as being formed when sand spilled from the baskets of two women , Pai and Vau , when they were forced off Nanumea by Tefolaha , the Tongan warrior who became the ancestor of the people of Nanumea .   The pulaka pits are located on Lakena as the Nanumeans want the main island of Nanumea to remain mosquito free . Pulaka is grown in large pits of composted soil below the water table . During World War II the people of Nanumea moved to Lakena so that the American forces could build an airfield on Nanumea .

Lānai ( -LSB- ləˈnaɪ -RSB- Hawaiian : -LSB- - hawlaːˈnɐʔi -RSB- or -LSB- - hawnaːˈnɐʔi -RSB- ) is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and the smallest publicly accessible inhabited island in the chain . It is also known as Pineapple Island because of its past as an island-wide pineapple plantation . The island 's only settlement of note is the small town of Lānai City . , the island was 97 % owned by Larry Ellison ( Founder and Chairman of Oracle ) , with the remaining 3 % owned by the state of Hawaii .   Lānai is a roughly comma-shaped island with a width of 18 mi in the longest direction . The land area is 140.5 sqmi , making it the 42nd largest island in the United States . It is separated from the island of Molokai by the Kalohi Channel to the north , and from Maui by the Auau Channel to the east . The United States Census Bureau defines Lānai as Census Tract 316 of Maui County . Its total population shrank from 3,193 as of the 2000 census to 3,102 . Many of the island 's landmarks are accessible only by dirt roads that require a four-wheel drive vehicle .   There is one school , Lanai High and Elementary School , serving the entire island from kindergarten through 12th grade . There are no traffic lights on the island .

Ladrones Islands ( Islas Ladrones , or Islas de los Ladrones , i.e. , `` Thieves ' Islands '' ; Ilhas dos Ladrões ) is an obsolete name for two island groups :  Mariana Islands , a major island chain in the western Pacific Ocean  Part of the Wanshan Archipelago , in China 's Guangdong Province

Native languages of Oceania fall into three major geographic groups :   The large Austronesian language family , with such languages as Malay ( Indonesian ) , Tagalog ( Filipino ) , and Polynesian languages such as Maori and Hawaiian  The Aboriginal Australian languages , including the large Pama -- Nyungan family  The Papuan languages of New Guinea and neighbouring islands , including the large Trans -- New Guinea family   Contact between Austronesian and Papuan resulted in several instances in mixed languages such as Maisin .   Colonial languages include English in Australia , New Zealand , Hawaii , and many other territories ; French in New Caledonia and French Polynesia , Japanese in the Bonin Islands , Spanish on Easter Island .   There are also Creoles formed from the interaction of Malay or the colonial languages with indigenous languages , such as Tok Pisin , Bislama , Chavacano , various Malay trade and creole languages , Hawaiian Pidgin , Norfuk , and Pitkern .   Finally , immigrants brought their own languages , such as Mandarin , Italian , Arabic , Cantonese , Greek and others in Australia , or Fiji Hindi in Fiji .


Question: For policy makers aiming to assist the inhabitants of Tuvalu currently, enhancing the archipelago's resistance against climate change impacts would be an advisable course of action.

 Resilience Building in the Marshall Islands: A Call to Action

In light of escalating challenges faced by the Marshall Islands, particularly those stemming from climate change impacts, policy makers need to prioritize enhancing local communities' resilience. Situated close to the Equatorial Pacific, this nation comprises 29 coral atolls encompassing more than a thousand smaller islands, home to around 53,158 individuals according to recent census data. Its geographic position makes it highly susceptible to sea-level rise and extreme weather events, threatening both infrastructure and livelihoods.

Majuro serves as the bustling heart of the country where nearly half of the population resides. Historically, the Marshalls witnessed early colonization by Micronesian settlers approximately two millennia ago; later encounters included visits from European explorers starting in the sixteenth century. Named after Briton John Marshall who charted several atolls here back in 1788, these lands once belonged to various colonial empires before achieving self-governance post Cold-War era through agreements with America.

Today’s urgent focus shifts beyond historical narratives onto contemporary issues plaguing modern-day Marshall Islanders – namely survival amidst intensifying environmental crises exacerbated largely by anthropogenic activities elsewhere globally. To tackle these adversities head-on requires concerted effort aimed specifically at fortifying existing systems against future shocks while simultaneously fostering sustainable development pathways capable of supporting long-term prosperity without compromising ecological integrity. Key strategies might involve investing heavily in renewable energy sources, upgrading coastal protection measures, diversifying economic sectors away from dependency upon external assistance, promoting adaptive agricultural practices resilient enough to withstand erratic rainfall cycles, ensuring adequate healthcare provision especially mental health services given rising stress levels associated with uncertainty surrounding habitability prospects going forward etcetera ad infinitum... Ultimately what matters most however remains empowering ordinary folks living within vulnerable zones so they themselves become architects rather passive recipients when crafting solutions best suited addressing unique circumstances confronting each locality individually yet collectively striving towards shared goal embodying universal aspirations encapsulated succinctly within Sustainable Development Goals framework adopted unanimously across UN membership states back year twenty fifteen henceforth guiding humanity along path leading hopefully someday soon towards realization dream world peace harmony coexistence amongst diverse cultures sharing common heritage belonging none other than Planet Earth itself!

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Rawinia Ruth Higgins is a Māori academic of Tūhoe descent , whose research focusing on language and culture .   Higgins ' Phd thesis from Otago University , ` He kupu tuku iho mo tenei reanga : Te ahua o te tuku korero ' was on the identity politics of female chin tattoos . She is currently Deputy Vice Chancellor Māori at Victoria University of Wellington .   Higgins has written Māori material for Te Ara : The Encyclopedia of New Zealand . She has been a member of the Waitangi Tribunal since 2013 , and is on the board of Te Māngai Pāho , the Māori Broadcast Funding Agency .

. vu is the Internet country code top-level domain ( ccTLD ) for Vanuatu .   While . vu domains were initially given away for free to any person requesting one , they are now being sold commercially as is common practice for other top-level domains .

Nunavut is a territory of Canada . It has a land area of 1,877,787.62 km2 . In the 2016 census the population was 35,944 , up 12.7 % from the 2011 census figure of 31,906 . In 2006 , the latest year for which figures are available , 24,630 people identified themselves as Inuit ( 84.1 % of the total population ) , 100 as North American Indian ( 0.3 % ) , 130 Métis ( 0.4 % ) and 4,410 as non-aboriginal ( 15.1 % ) .   Nunavut 's small and sparse population makes it unlikely the territory will be granted provincial status in the foreseeable future , although this may change if the Yukon , which is marginally less populous , becomes a province .

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ( DPMC ) ( Māori : Te Tari o te Pirimia me te Rūnanga Kāwanatanga ) is the central public service department of New Zealand charged with providing support and advice to the Governor-General , the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet of New Zealand . The Department is also charged with centrally leading New Zealand 's `` national security planning , which includes civil defence . ''   The Department 's overall area of responsibility is in helping to provide , at an administrative level , the `` constitutional and institutional glue '' within New Zealand 's parliamentary democracy .   The Department along with the State Services Commission , and The Treasury constitute the central agencies or public service departments leading the state sector of New Zealand .

. fm is the country code top-level domain ( ccTLD ) for the Federated States of Micronesia , an independent island nation located in the Pacific Ocean .   Except for reserved names like . com.fm , . net.fm , . org.fm and others , any person in the world can register a . fm domain for a fee , much of the income from which goes to the government and people of the islands . The domain name is popular ( and thus economically valuable ) for FM radio stations and streaming audio websites ( other similar ccTLDs are . am , . tv , . cd , . dj and . mu ) ; a notable example is Last.fm , a social music website .

A land/location value tax ( LVT ) , also called a site valuation tax , split rate tax , or site-value rating , is a levy on the unimproved value of land . It is an Ad valorem tax that , unlike property taxes , disregards the value of buildings , personal property and other improvements .   Land value tax has been referred to as `` the perfect tax '' and the economic efficiency of a land value tax has been known since the eighteenth century . Many economists since Adam Smith and David Ricardo advocated this tax , but it is most famously associated with Henry George , who argues that because the supply of land is fixed and its location value is created by communities and public works , the economic rent of land is the most logical source of public revenue .   A land value tax is a progressive tax , in that the heaviest tax burden would fall on the wealthiest . Land value taxation is currently implemented throughout Denmark , Estonia , Lithuania , Russia , Hong Kong , Singapore , and Taiwan ; it has also been applied in subregions of Australia , Mexico ( Mexicali ) , and the United States ( e.g. , Pennsylvania ) .

The Kuril Islands dispute ( Спор о принадлежности Курильских островов , Spor o prinadlezhnosti Kuril ` skikh ostrovov ) , also known as the , is a dispute between Japan and Russia and also some individuals of the Ainu people over sovereignty of the South Kuril Islands . The disputed islands , like other islands in the Kuril chain that are not in dispute , were annexed by the Soviet Union in aftermath of the Kuril Islands landing operation at the end of World War II . The disputed islands are under Russian administration as the South Kuril District of the Sakhalin Oblast ( Сахалинская область , Sakhalinskaya oblast ) . They are claimed by Japan , which refers to them as its or , and considers them part of the Nemuro Subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture .   The San Francisco Peace Treaty with Japan from 1951 states that Japan must give up all claims to the Kuril Islands , but it also does not recognize the Soviet Union 's sovereignty over the Kuril Islands . Furthermore , Japan claims that at least some of the disputed islands are not a part of the Kuril Islands , and thus are not covered by the treaty . Russia maintains that the Soviet Union 's sovereignty over the islands was recognized following agreements at the end of the Second World War . However , Japan has disputed this claim . The disputed islands are :   Iturup --  Kunashir --  Shikotan --  Habomai rocks ( острова Хабомаи ostrova Habomai ) --

A regent ( from the Latin regens , '' -LSB- one -RSB- ruling '' ) is `` a person appointed to administer a state because the monarch is a minor , is absent or is incapacitated . '' The rule of a regent or regents is called a regency . A regent or regency council may be formed ad hoc or in accordance with a constitutional rule . `` Regent '' is sometimes a formal title . If the regent is holding his position due to his position in the line of succession , the compound term prince regent is often used ; if the regent of a minor is his mother , she is often referred to as `` queen regent '' .   If the formally appointed regent is unavailable or can not serve on a temporary basis , a Regent ad interim may be appointed to fill the gap .   In a monarchy , a regent usually governs due to one of these reasons , but may also be elected to rule during the interregnum when the royal line has died out . This was the case in the Kingdom of Finland and the Kingdom of Hungary , where the royal line was considered extinct in the aftermath of World War I . In Iceland , the regent represented the King of Denmark as sovereign of Iceland until the country became a republic in 1944 . In the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth ( 1569 -- 1795 ) , kings were elective , which often led to a fairly long interregnum . In the interim , it was the Roman Catholic Primate ( the Archbishop of Gniezno ) who served as the regent , termed the `` interrex '' ( Latin : ruler `` between kings '' as in ancient Rome ) . In the small republic of San Marino , the two Captains Regent , or Capitani Reggenti , are elected semi-annually ( they serve a six-month term ) as joint heads of state and of government .   Famous regency periods include that of the Prince Regent , later George IV of the United Kingdom , giving rise to many terms such as Regency era and Regency architecture . Strictly this period lasted from 1811 to 1820 , when his father George III was insane , though when used as a period label it generally covers a wider period . Philippe II , Duke of Orléans was Regent of France from the death of Louis XIV in 1715 until Louis XV came of age in 1723 ; this is also used as a period label for many aspects of French history , as `` Régence '' in French , again tending to cover a rather wider period than the actual regency .   As of 2017 , Liechtenstein ( under Alois , Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein ) is the only country with an active regency .

Darfur ( دار فور , Land of the Fur people ) is a region in western Sudan . It was named Dardaju while ruled by the Daju , who migrated from Meroë circa 350 AD ; it was then renamed Dartunjur when the Tunjur ruled the area . ( Dar is an Arabic word meaning home of . ) Darfur was an independent sultanate for several hundred years , incorporated into Sudan by Anglo-Egyptian forces in 1916 . The region is divided into five federal states : Central Darfur , East Darfur , North Darfur , South Darfur and West Darfur . Because of the war in Darfur between Sudanese government forces and the indigenous population , the region has been in a state of humanitarian emergency since 2003 .

The law of Anguilla is a combination of common law and statute , and is based heavily upon English law .   Law in Anguilla tends to be a combination of the very old and the very new . As a budding offshore financial centre , Anguilla has a number of extremely modern statutes dealing with company law , insolvency , banking law , trust law , insurance and other related matters . It has adopted the International Swaps and Derivatives Association model netting law . However , in other areas of law , such as family law , the laws of Anguilla are based upon older English statutes which can cause some difficulty in modern times . Other areas of law , such as international law , are essentially regulated externally through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London by Order in Council . A large body of the laws of Anguilla consists of the common law , which continually updates itself through judicial precedent in the Territory and in other common law countries .   Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory ( dependent territory ) of the United Kingdom . Although the local legislature and courts are independent from the United Kingdom , Anguilla 's final appeals court is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London , and the British Government deals with all international relations on behalf of the Territory . Anguilla does not have a separate vote at the United Nations .


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 Lawmakers aiming to support the inhabitants of Tuvalu in the present day ought to concentrate on enhancing their adaptive capacity against climate change impacts.
This maintains the same structure and tone while changing some elements like "policy makers" to "lawmakers", "Marshall Islands" to another island nation facing similar challenges (Tuvalu), and specifying that they need to adapt specifically against 'climate change impacts'. It keeps the overall meaning intact: those making policy decisions must focus on helping vulnerable populations by increasing their ability to withstand environmental threats.

 Enhancing Resilience in the Marshall Islands: A Pathway to Sustainable Growth

In addressing contemporary challenges faced by the Marshallese communities, policymakers need to prioritize strategies focused on enhancing local resilience. By fostering adaptive capacities among island inhabitants, governments can mitigate vulnerabilities exacerbated by external pressures, particularly those linked to climate change impacts. Effective resilience-building measures encompass diverse approaches tailored to specific contexts; they involve stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, resource management, infrastructure fortification, and knowledge transfer mechanisms designed to empower individuals and safeguard ecosystems against future shocks. Key components within this framework often include disaster preparedness training, sustainable livelihood diversification programs, health system strengthening initiatives, cultural heritage preservation schemes, and participatory governance structures promoting inclusive decision-making processes. Ultimately, prioritizing resilient development pathways ensures long-term sustainability while upholding fundamental rights and aspirations of all citizens residing across these remote Pacific territories.
The concept of resilience-based interventions resonates strongly within developmental discourse, emphasizing proactive adaptation rather than reactive coping when confronted with adversities. Such methodologies advocate empowering grassroots actors through capacity building exercises coupled with strategic investments targeting critical sectors susceptible to degradation under changing conditions (e.g., coastal protection systems). Additionally, integrating traditional ecological wisdom alongside scientific insights facilitates holistic problem-solving approaches capable of nurturing communal well-being amidst uncertain futures characterized by escalating threats posed by rising sea levels, intensifying storms, ocean acidification effects, etcetera. Through collaborative partnerships involving multiple stakeholders – ranging from government agencies down to individual households – innovative solutions emerge organically reflecting nuanced understandings regarding complex socio-environmental dynamics prevailing locally. Thus, embracing principles underlying enhanced resilience becomes instrumental in securing prosperous outcomes for current generations without compromising prospects available to successors inheriting shared planetary inheritance moving forward into uncharted territory defined largely by anthropogenic alterations reshaping familiar landscapes irrevocably henceforth.

Rhea Medine Moss-Christian ( born 31 August 1974 ) , is Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission ( WCPFC ) , the governing body for the world 's largest tuna fishery which conserves and manages fish stocks across the western and central areas of the Pacific Ocean . Moss-Christian , who is the first woman to Chair the WCPFC , also advises the Marshall Islands Government on Oceans and Trade .

Debatable Land is a Guardian Fiction Prize-winning novel by Scottish author Candia McWilliam . The novel seeks to raise questions about the direction in which Britain ( and more specifically the devolution project ) is moving in the 21st century . The title refers to the debatable lands , land lying between Scotland and England when they were distinct kingdoms which perennially switched between English and Scots rule , before becoming an independent lawless territory ruled by warring clans . Set on a boat on the beautifully evoked South Pacific , the relations between the characters mirror contemporary devolutionary debates between the constitutive British states , particularly the relationship between England and Scotland .   Category :1994 novels  Category : Novels set in Oceania  Category : Home rule in the United Kingdom  Category : Guardian Fiction Prize-winning works

This article is about the demographic features of the population of Vanuatu , including population density , ethnicity , education level , health of the populace , economic status , religious affiliations and other aspects of the population .

A land monopoly occurs when an entity or a class is able to corner the market on land . According to Winston Churchill , `` Land monopoly is not the only monopoly , but it is by far the greatest of monopolies -- it is a perpetual monopoly , and it is the mother of all other forms of monopoly . '' According to anarcho-capitalist Murray Rothbard , `` Land monopoly is far more widespread in the modern world than most people -- especially most Americans -- believe . In the undeveloped world , especially in Asia , the Middle East , and Latin America , feudal landholding is a crucial social and economic problem -- with or without quasi-serf impositions on the persons of the peasantry . '' Mutualist Benjamin Tucker classified , as one of the four forms of monopoly , the state 's enforcement of `` land titles which do not rest upon personal occupancy and cultivation . ''   There are numerous mechanisms of ameliorating land monopolization .   The Land Value Tax  The Lockean proviso  Public land  Standards of abandonment  Usufruct  Easement  Adverse possession  Right of way  Real covenants

Remote Oceania is the part of Oceania settled within the last 3,000 to 3,500 years , comprising Island Melanesia south and east of the Solomon Islands archipelago , plus the open Pacific : Vanuatu , New Caledonia , Fiji , Palau , Micronesia , and Polynesia . Compare Near Oceania .

Regulation is an abstract concept of management of complex systems according to a set of rules and trends . In systems theory , these types of rules exist in various fields of biology and society , but the term has slightly different meanings according to context . For example :  in biology , gene regulation allows living organisms to adapt to their environment and maintain homeostasis  in government , typically a regulation specifically means a piece of the delegated legislation drafted by subject matter experts to enforce a statutory instrument ( primary legislation )  in business , industry self-regulation occurs through self-regulatory organizations and trade associations which allow industries to set rules with less government involvement  in psychology , self-regulation theory is the study of how individuals regulate their thoughts and behaviors to reach goals

Law enforcement in the Åland Islands is the responsibility of the Police Authority of the Åland Islands , a unit independent of the mainland Finnish police ( as per the Act on the Autonomy of Åland , 1991 ) , which answers to the Åland unit of the  National Bureau of Investigation , part of the Government of Åland ( the Landskapsregering ) .   The police officers do , however , wear the same uniform as on the mainland , and the police cars have the same paint scheme . The police officers also receive their training in the same police academy as the police in mainland Finland .   The Police Authority of the Åland Islands is responsible for the security of a population of 26,000 over the 13,517 km ² and 16 municipalities of this Finnish province , and is headquartered in the capital of Mariehamn .

The Kuot language , or Panaras , is a language isolate , the only non-Austronesian language spoken on the island of New Ireland , Papua New Guinea . There are about 2,400 speakers , concentrated primarily on the northwest coast of the island . Perhaps due to the small speaker base , there are no significant dialects present within Kuot .

The notion of `` policy sciences '' may have different connotations . According to Harold Laswell ( 1971 ) , `` policy sciences are concerned with the knowledge of and in the decision processes of the public and civic order . '' Knowledge of decision processes points to the empirical and scientific understanding of the how policies are made and executed . Empirical knowledge pertains to those generated through scientific inquiry ad observation as applied to decision processes .   The policy sciences provide an integrated and comprehensive approach for addressing issues and problems at all levels in ways that help to clarify and secure the common interest . Helping people make better decisions is the central objective of the policy sciences , and the fundamental goal is to foster a commonwealth of human dignity for all . Alexander G. Flor , Ph.D. , one of the esteemed development communicators in the Philippines and also a full professor at the University of the Philippines Open University , points out that `` policy scientists or policy analysts are involved not only in the scientific design , formulation , analysis and evaluation of policies . They are also concerned with the study of the policy making process itself . '' Flor advocates that `` if indeed communication and information are to be efficiently and effectively utilized in the development process , then policies are needed to direct their use for the achievement of the highest social good . ''   The term `` policy sciences '' is in plural form to emphasize its interdisciplinary nature . It recognizes the multiplicity of factors affecting certain problems and multi-dimensions of certain phenomenon that is subject to decision processes . As such , the emphasis of policy sciences is on applying scientific or empirical evidences in understanding problems so that more realistic , responsive and effective interventions are identified and implemented . Since a problem is multi-dimensional , various scientific disciplines are needed to form a comprehensive analysis of a certain phenomenon .   Dutch policy science experts Mayers , van Daalen and Bots developed policy analysis styles which can be helpful to communication policy analysts and organizational policy analysts , among others . These styles are as follow :   1 ) Rational   This style is `` shaped to a large degree by assumptions about knowledge and reality , and by a relatively large distance between the object and subject of study . ''   2 ) Argumentative   Assumes that `` when analyzing policy , it is important to devote attention to aspects related to the language game that takes place around a policy problem or issue . ''   3 ) Client advice   `` Besides knowledge and insights gained through research , policy analysis is largely a question of politico-strategic insight and skills including client-analyst communication . ''   4 ) Participatory   Assumed that `` not all sections of the population have ready access to policy systems ; researchers , economic elites , institutionalized non-governmental organizations and politicians dominate policy discussions and decisions about major social issues . ''   5 ) Process   This is based on the assumption that `` substantive aspects of a policy problem are , in fact , coordinate or perhaps even subordinate to the procedural aspects of a policy problem . The analyst or process manager creates ` loose coupling ' of procedural aspects and substantive aspects of a problem . ''   6 ) Interactive   This style assumes that `` individuals -- experts , analysts , clients , stakeholders and target groups -- have or may have differing views of the ` same ' policy problem . An insight relevant to policy can be obtained by bringing about a confrontation and interaction of different views . ''   The styles mentioned above are based on underlying values and orientations , which determine in what way a policy analyst or others will   view the quality of the policy analysis study and the criteria that will be applied to examine it . According to Mayer et al. these criteria can be made explicit by addressing the following questions :   • Rational style . What is good knowledge ?   • Argumentative style . What is good for the debate ?   • Client advice style . What is good for the client/problem owner ?   • Participatory style . What is good for democratic society ?   • Process style . What is good for the process ?   • Interactive style . What is good for mutual understanding ?

Kuwait -LSB- kʊˈweɪt -RSB- ( الكويت , -LSB- ɪl ‿ ɪkweːt -RSB- or -LSB- - afblɪkweːt -RSB- ) , officially the State of Kuwait , is a country in Western Asia . Situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf , it shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia . , Kuwait has a population of 4.2 million people ; 1.3 million are Kuwaitis and 2.9 million are expatriates . Expatriates account for 70 % of the population .   Oil reserves were discovered in 1938 . From 1946 to 1982 , the country underwent large-scale modernization . In the 1980s , Kuwait experienced a period of geopolitical instability and an economic crisis following the stock market crash . In 1990 , Kuwait was invaded by Iraq . The Iraqi occupation came to an end in 1991 after military intervention by coalition forces . At the end of the war , there were extensive efforts to revive the economy and rebuild national infrastructure .   Kuwait is a constitutional state with a semi-democratic political system . It has a high income economy backed by the world 's sixth largest oil reserves . The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest valued currency in the world . According to the World Bank , the country has the fourth highest per capita income in the world . The Constitution was promulgated in 1962 . Kuwait is home to the largest opera house in the Middle East . In the Arab world , Kuwait is frequently dubbed the `` Hollywood of the Gulf '' due to the popularity of its soap operas and theatre .


Question: "As he explains it, natural gas prices remain remarkably low across the United States thanks largely to widespread hydraulic fracturing."

 Fracking Revolution Boosts Cheap Gas Supply
The hydraulic fracturing technique, commonly known as "fracking," has revolutionized American access to affordable natural gas. Since its widespread adoption early this millennium, fracking has unlocked vast reservoirs of shale gas - natural gas stored deep underground in sedimentary rock layers called shales. Initially contributing just 1% to total domestic output around 2000, shale gas now accounts for more than two-fifths of all produced natural gas in the country; projections suggest nearly half could originate from shale deposits by mid-century. Analyst forecasts indicate that shale gas exploitation might significantly augment international energy supplies. Among nations exploring shale gas prospects, China holds what experts believe to be the globe’s richest untapped resource base. President Barack Obama viewed expanded shale gas extraction as beneficial for mitigating climate change impacts through reduced CO2 emissions: during his tenure, national emission levels reached multi-decade lows. Studies comparing lifecycle greenhouse gases associated with various fuels typically conclude that shale-derived natural gas generates roughly equivalent emissions compared to traditional sources but substantially fewer versus coal – often halving typical coal-based outputs. However, a controversial analysis conducted by researchers at Cornell University suggested comparable figures when juxtaposing shale against coal regarding greenhouse gas footprints. Subsequent investigations led both Canadian authorities and collaborative research involving several institutions under the auspices of the USA's National Renewable Energy Lab confirmed markedly diminished shale gas-related emissions relative to coal combustion. Yet concerns lingered concerning potentially steep declines in productivity observed across certain shale gas well sites, casting doubt upon long-term sustainability predictions. Nonetheless, ongoing shale gas exploration continues uncovering significant volumes of tightly bound crude petroleum ("tight" or “shale” oils).

This response maintains the original text's structure while incorporating details relevant to the claim about inexpensive gasoline availability thanks to fracking techniques applied predominantly throughout North America. Key points covered here encompass historical trends documenting rapid expansion within unconventional hydrocarbon industries alongside anticipated future trajectories based partly upon technological advancements facilitating enhanced recovery rates from otherwise inaccessible subsurface strata. Additionally touched upon herein lie ecological implications arising directly from shifts away from dirtier burning solid mineral commodities towards cleaner-burning gaseous counterparts derived principally via novel drilling methodologies targeting ancient organic-rich sediments harboring copious quantities thereof. Finally referenced albeit briefly falls mention pertaining specifically towards concurrent advances witnessed recently within so-called "oil shales", another formative component comprising earth's primordial petrochemical endowment awaiting commercial viability assessments amidst prevailing market conditions characterized largely nowadays by volatile pricing dynamics coupled intermittently yet forcefully with geopolitical tensions periodically erupting

The Darling Downs is a farming region on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in southern Queensland , Australia . The Downs are to the west of South East Queensland and are one of the major regions of Queensland . The name was generally applied to an area approximating to that of the Condamine River catchment upstream of Condamine township but is now applied to a wider region comprising the Southern Downs , Western Downs , Toowoomba and Goondiwindi local authority areas . The name Darling Downs was given in 1827 by Allan Cunningham , the first European explorer to reach the area and recognises the then Governor of New South Wales , Ralph Darling .   The region has developed a strong and diverse agricultural industry largely due to the extensive areas of vertosols ( cracking clay soils ) , particularly black vertosols , of moderate to high fertility and available water capacity . Manufacturing and mining , particularly coal mining are also important , and coal seam gas extraction experienced significant growth in the decade to 2016 .   The landscape is dominated by rolling hills covered by pastures of many different species , vegetables , legumes such as soy beans and chick peas , and other crops including cotton , wheat , barley and sorghum . Between the farmlands there are long stretches of crisscrossing roads , bushy ridges , winding creeks and herds of cattle . There are farms with beef and dairy cattle , pigs , sheep and lamb stock . Other typical sights include irrigation systems , windmills serving as water well pumps to get water from the Great Artesian Basin , light planes crop-dusting , rusty old woolsheds and other scattered remnants from a bygone era of early exploration and settlement .

A raw material , also known as a feedstock or most correctly unprocessed material , is a basic material that is used to produce goods , finished products , energy , or intermediate materials which are feedstock for future finished products . As feedstock , the term connotes these materials are bottleneck assets and are highly important with regards to producing other products . An example of this is crude oil , which is a raw material and a feedstock used in the production of industrial chemicals , fuels , plastics , and pharmaceutical goods ; lumber is a raw material used to produce a variety of products including furniture .   The term `` raw material '' denotes materials in minimally processed or unprocessed in states ; e.g. , raw latex , crude oil , cotton , coal , raw biomass , iron ore , air , logs , or seawater i.e. '' ... any product of agriculture , forestry , fishing and any other mineral that is in its natural form or which has undergone the transformation required to prepare it for internationally marketing in substantial volumes . ''   Africa has 30 % of global reserves of non-energy mineral raw materials but this wealth has had a negative impact upon African countries . This phenomenon , known as `` Dutch disease '' or the `` resource curse '' , occurs when the economy of a country is mainly based upon its exports due to its method of governance . An example of this is the `` geological scandal '' of the Democratic Republic of Congo as it is rich in raw materials ; the Second Congo War focused on controlling these raw materials .   Raw materials are also used by non-humans , such as birds using found objects and twigs to create nests .

The Lacq gas field is a natural gas field located in Aquitaine . It was discovered in 1950 and developed by and Total S.A. . It began production in 1958 and produces natural gas and condensates . The total proven reserves of the Lacq gas field are around 8.8 trillion cubic feet ( 251 km ³ ) , and production is slated to be around 1 billion cubic feet/day ( 35 × 105m ³ ) .

The 1973 oil crisis began in October 1973 when the members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries proclaimed an oil embargo . The embargo occurred in response to United States ' support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War .  By the end of the embargo in March 1974 , the price of oil had risen from US$ 3 per barrel to nearly $ 12 globally ; US prices were significantly higher . The embargo caused an oil crisis , or `` shock '' , with many short - and long-term effects on global politics and the global economy . It was later called the `` first oil shock '' , followed by the 1979 oil crisis , termed the `` second oil shock . ''

Radionics is an alternative medicine that claims disease can be diagnosed and treated with a kind of energy similar to radio waves . The concept behind radionics originated in the early 1900s with Albert Abrams ( 1864 -- 1924 ) , who became a millionaire by leasing radionic machines which he designed himself . Radionics contradicts some principles of physics and biology and , as such , is widely considered pseudoscientific . The United States Food and Drug Administration does not recognize any legitimate medical uses for radionic devices .

A knacker -LSB- ˈnæk.ə -RSB- is a person in the trade of rendering animals that have died on farms or are unfit for human consumption , such as horses that can no longer work . This leads to the slang expression `` knackered '' meaning very tired , or `` ready for the knacker 's yard '' , where old horses are slaughtered and the by-products are sent for rendering . A knacker 's yard or knackery is different from a slaughterhouse , where animals are slaughtered for human consumption . In most countries , knackery premises are regulated by law .   A horse carcass , rendered , had many uses . In the U.S. , the meat could be used as food at a mink ranch , pig farm , fox farm , or greyhound race track , in pet food , or in zoos . Bones were ground up for bone meal fertilizer . Hides were made into leather or , along with joints and hooves , processed to make glue for the furniture and book binding trades ( hence the idea of old horses being sent to the glue factory ) .   In modern usage , especially in Ireland , the word has come to describe both those from lower-class backgrounds who tend to engage in anti-social behaviour , as well as those of an Irish Traveller background . In this sense , the usage of the word `` knacker '' is akin to the usage of the term `` chav '' in England and ned in Scotland . The variant term of ` Bulls Knacker ' is prevalent in Newcastle upon Tyne , meaning someone who deliberately misbehaves .   The word `` knacker '' was first used in 1812 . It is from the Scandinavian word represented by O.N. hnakkur saddle and hnakki `` back of the neck '' .

Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources , which are naturally replenished on a human timescale , such as sunlight , wind , rain , tides , waves , and geothermal heat . Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas : electricity generation , air and water heating/cooling , transportation , and rural ( off-grid ) energy services .   Based on REN21 's 2016 report , renewables contributed 19.2 % to humans ' global energy consumption and 23.7 % to their generation of electricity in 2014 and 2015 , respectively . This energy consumption is divided as 8.9 % coming from traditional biomass , 4.2 % as heat energy ( modern biomass , geothermal and solar heat ) , 3.9 % hydro electricity and 2.2 % is electricity from wind , solar , geothermal , and biomass . Worldwide investments in renewable technologies amounted to more than US$ 286 billion in 2015 , with countries like China and the United States heavily investing in wind , hydro , solar and biofuels . Globally , there are an estimated 7.7 million jobs associated with the renewable energy industries , with solar photovoltaics being the largest renewable employer . As of 2015 worldwide , more than half of all new electricity capacity installed was renewable .   Renewable energy resources exist over wide geographical areas , in contrast to other energy sources , which are concentrated in a limited number of countries . Rapid deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency is resulting in significant energy security , climate change mitigation , and economic benefits . The results of a recent review of the literature concluded that as greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emitters begin to be held liable for damages resulting from GHG emissions resulting in climate change , a high value for liability mitigation would provide powerful incentives for deployment of renewable energy technologies . In international public opinion surveys there is strong support for promoting renewable sources such as solar power and wind power . At the national level , at least 30 nations around the world already have renewable energy contributing more than 20 percent of energy supply . National renewable energy markets are projected to continue to grow strongly in the coming decade and beyond . Some places and at least two countries , Iceland and Norway generate all their electricity using renewable energy already , and many other countries have the set a goal to reach 100 % renewable energy in the future . For example , in Denmark the government decided to switch the total energy supply ( electricity , mobility and heating/cooling ) to 100 % renewable energy by 2050 .   While many renewable energy projects are large-scale , renewable technologies are also suited to rural and remote areas and developing countries , where energy is often crucial in human development . United Nations ' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that renewable energy has the ability to lift the poorest nations to new levels of prosperity . As most of renewables provide electricity , renewable energy deployment is often applied in conjunction with further electrification , which has several benefits : Electricity can be converted to heat ( where necessary generating higher temperatures than fossil fuels ) , can be converted into mechanical energy with high efficiency and is clean at the point of consumption . In addition to that electrification with renewable energy is much more efficient and therefore leads to a significant reduction in primary energy requirements , because most renewables do n't have a steam cycle with high losses ( fossil power plants usually have losses of 40 to 65 % ) .   Renewable energy systems are rapidly becoming more efficient and cheaper . Their share of total energy consumption is increasing . Growth in consumption of coal and oil could end by 2020 due to increased uptake of renewables and natural gas .

Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability ( LOHAS ) is a demographic defining a particular market segment related to sustainable living , `` green '' ecological initiatives , and generally composed of a relatively upscale and well-educated population segment . The author Paul H. Ray , who coined the term Cultural Creatives in his book by the same name , explains that `` What you 're seeing is a demand for products of equal quality that are also virtuous . '' Included in the cultural creative demographic are consumers of New Age goods and services .   Researchers have reported a range of sizes of the LOHAS market segment . For example , Worldwatch Institute reported that the LOHAS market segment in the year 2006 was estimated at $ 300 billion , approximately 30 % of the U.S. consumer market ; and , a study by the Natural Marketing Institute showed that in 2007 , 41 million or 13 % of the Americans were included within the LOHAS psychographic . In Japan roughly 17 million adults or 12 % of the population are LOHAS consumers .

David Phillips ( born 1964 ) , also called The Pudding Guy , is an American civil engineer best known for accumulating many frequent flyer miles by taking advantage of a promotion by Healthy Choice Foods in 1999 .   Phillips , who works as the Associate Vice President of Energy and Sustainability at University of California Office of the President , calculated while grocery shopping that the value of a mail-in promotion for frequent flyer points exceeded the cost of the pudding on which it was offered . In May 1999 , Phillips received 1,253,000 frequent flyer miles .

Richard H. Price ( born March 1 , 1943 ) is an American physicist specializing in general relativity .   Price graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1960 , and went on to earn a dual degree in physics and engineering from Cornell University in 1965 . He earned his Ph.D. in 1971 from Caltech under the supervision of Kip Thorne . He has spent most of his career at the University of Utah , but in 2004 joined Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Texas at Brownsville . He is currently affiliated with MIT and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth .   Price is probably best known for a 1972 result now known as Price 's theorem . This is usually informally stated as follows : any inhomogeneities in the spacetime geometry outside a black hole will be radiated away . ( Any such inhomogeneities can be quantified as nonzero higher multipole moments . ) Price 's theorem explains how the no hair theorem is enforced .   Price also made pioneering numerical simulations which established ( nonrigorously ) a precise scenario for the emission of gravitational radiation during the merger of two compact objects ( such as two black holes ) . Subsequent work has largely confirmed the scenario which was first developed in his work . These simulations have provided a major impetus for the development of gravitational wave detectors such as LIGO .   He has done much in development of pedagogical techniques in physics at the undergraduate , graduate , and postdoc levels ; a significant portion at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City , UT . He creates beautiful atlases of relativity . He continues to teach and do research as a professor emeritus at the University of Texas Brownsville .   Price is the coauthor of three well known books in general relativity ( for details , read the ` References ' section below )


Question: "As he explains it, natural gas prices remain strikingly low across the United States thanks largely to widespread hydraulic fracturing."

 Fracking: A Game-Changer for American Energy Landscape
Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, has revolutionized the U.S.'s approach to extracting natural gas, making it abundantly available and remarkably affordable. This technique involves injecting high-pressure fluids into subterranean rocks to release trapped gases, predominantly composed of methane - a potent yet versatile hydrocarbon. Contrary to common belief, natural gas isn't solely sourced through fracking; it originates from ancient plant and animal remains subjected to immense pressures and temperatures below Earth’s crust over millennia. These conditions transform biological materials into valuable fuels, storing solar-derived energies within complex molecules.

The widespread adoption of fracked natural gas marks a pivotal moment in modern history, shifting paradigms around energy security and economic independence. Unlike its predecessors – coal and oil – natural gas boasts lower emission profiles during combustion, positioning itself as a cleaner alternative amidst growing concerns over air quality and climate change impacts. Moreover, its role extends beyond residential uses; industries leverage natural gas for manufacturing purposes, serving as raw inputs for various commercial products ranging from plastics to pharmaceuticals. Yet, despite being hailed as a game-changer, critics argue against relying heavily on finite resources like natural gas, emphasizing sustainability challenges linked to extensive exploitation practices.

Intricate networks connect natural gas deposits embedded across diverse geographies—ranging from traditional sedimentary basins to unconventional shale plays—to end-users via intricate pipeline systems. Occasionally, excess volumes undergo burning off procedures known as "flaring," releasing significant quantities back into atmosphere without harnessing any beneficial outputs. Processing facilities purify extracted gasses before distribution, removing contaminants such as heavier hydrocarbons, toxic compounds, moisture contents, etc., ensuring safe delivery standards adhere strictly throughout supply chains.

Historically speaking, China pioneered early applications dating back centuries ago, utilizing primitive conduits made from hollow bamboo stems transporting escaping vapors utilized for evaporating brine solutions yielding crystalline salts. Fast forward several thousand years later, technological advancements enabled large-scale operations commencing near Fredonia town located upstate New York region circa mid-18th century AD. Today, approximately eight percent (~66 trillion m^3) portion depleted already amongst roughly eighty-five quadrillion metric tonne equivalent reserve estimations still lying undiscovered underneath planetary surfaces globally. Assuming constant yearly demand levels hovering around thirty-four billion tons mark presently observed lately, theoretical longevity projections suggest sufficient stocks might sustain contemporary utilization trends spanning next quarter millennium duration hypothetically speaking hereafter onwards potentially conceivably maybe somewhat likely hopefully ideally optimistically wishfully thinking

Richard Chess ( born 1953 in Los Angeles ) is an American poet . He spent most of his childhood and youth in Cherry Hill , New Jersey . He is the author of three books of poetry , Third Temple ( 2007 ) , Chair in the Desert ( 2000 ) , and Tekiah ( 1994 ) . His poems have appeared in many journals as well as several anthologies , including Best American Spiritual Writing 2005 and Telling and Remembering : A Century of American-Jewish Poetry .   He is professor of literature and language at the University of North Carolina at Asheville . He directs UNCA 's Center for Jewish Studies as well as UNCA 's Creative Writing Program . He has been a member of the low-residency MFA faculties at Warren Wilson College and Queens College . He served for a number of years as writer-in-residence at the Brandeis Bardin Institute in Simi Valley , California . He is now assistant director of The Jewish Arts Institute at Elat Chayyim , located at the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center , where he will be teaching creative writing in a two-year training institute that begins in August 2007 . He is poetry editor of Zeek : A Jewish Journal of Thought and Culture .   He lives in Asheville with his wife , Laurie , and son , Gabe . His two-step daughters , Alice and Margaret , are currently pursuing their careers elsewhere .

Larry Vernon Hedges is a researcher in statistical methods for meta-analysis and evaluation of education policy . He is Professor of Statistics and Education and Social Policy , Institute for Policy Research , Northwestern University . Previously , he was the Stella M. Rowley Distinguished Service Professor of Education , Sociology , Psychology , and Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago . He is a member of the National Academy of Education and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences , the American Educational Research Association , the American Psychological Association , and the American Statistical Association .   He has authored a number of articles and books on statistical methods for meta-analysis , which is the use of statistical methods for combining results from different studies . He also suggested several estimators for effect sizes and derived their properties . He carried out research on the relation of resources available to schools and student achievement , most notably the relation between class size and achievement .

The 1979 ( or second ) oil crisis or oil shock occurred in the United States due to decreased oil output in the wake of the Iranian Revolution . Despite the fact that global oil supply decreased by only ~ 4 % , widespread panic resulted , driving the price far higher . The price of crude oil more than doubled to $ 39.50 per barrel over the next 12 months , and long lines once again appeared at gas stations , as they had in the 1973 oil crisis .   In 1980 , following the outbreak of the Iran -- Iraq War , oil production in Iran nearly stopped , and Iraq 's oil production was severely cut as well . Economic recessions were triggered in the US and other countries . Oil prices did not subside to pre-crisis levels until the mid-1980s .   After 1980 , oil prices began a 20-year decline , eventually reaching a 60 percent fall-off during the 1990s . As with the 1973 crisis , global politics and power balance were impacted . Oil exporters such as Mexico , Nigeria , and Venezuela expanded production ; the USSR became the top world producer ; North Sea and Alaskan oil flooded the market ; and OPEC lost influence .

Richard Bertrand Spencer ( born May 11 , 1978 ) is an American white supremacist . He is president of the National Policy Institute , a white nationalist think tank , as well as Washington Summit Publishers . Spencer has stated that he rejects the label of white supremacist , and prefers to describe himself as an identitarian . He has advocated for a white homeland for a `` dispossessed white race '' and called for `` peaceful ethnic cleansing '' to halt the `` deconstruction '' of European culture .   Spencer and others have said that he created the term `` alt-right '' , which he considers a movement about white identity . Breitbart News described Spencer 's website AlternativeRight.com as `` a center of alt-right thought . ''   Spencer has repeatedly quoted from Nazi propaganda and denounced Jews , and has on several occasions refused to denounce Adolf Hitler .   Spencer and his organization drew considerable media attention in the weeks following the 2016 presidential election , where , at a National Policy Institute conference , in response to his cry `` Hail Trump , hail our people , hail victory ! '' , a number of his supporters gave the Nazi salute and chanted in a similar fashion to the Sieg heil chant used at the Nazis ' Nuremberg rallies . Spencer has defended their conduct , stating that the Nazi salute was given in a spirit of `` irony and exuberance '' .

Richard Ford ( born February 16 , 1944 ) is an American novelist and short story writer . His best-known works are the novel The Sportswriter and its sequels , Independence Day , The Lay of the Land and Let Me Be Frank With You , and the short story collection Rock Springs , which contains several widely anthologized stories .

Real estate is `` property consisting of land and the buildings on it , along with its natural resources such as crops , minerals or water ; immovable property of this nature ; an interest vested in this ( also ) an item of real property , ( more generally ) buildings or housing in general . Also : the business of real estate ; the profession of buying , selling , or renting land , buildings or housing . ''  It is a legal term used in jurisdictions whose legal system is derived from English common law , such as India , the United Kingdom , United States , Canada , Pakistan , Australia , and New Zealand .

Refining ( also perhaps called by the mathematical term affining ) is the process of purification of a ( 1 ) substance or a ( 2 ) form . The term is usually used of a natural resource that is almost in a usable form , but which is more useful in its pure form . For instance , most types of natural petroleum will burn straight from the ground , but it will burn poorly and quickly clog an engine with residues and by-products . The term is broad , and may include more drastic transformations , such as the reduction of ore to metal ( for which see Refining ( metallurgy ) ) .   The refining of liquids is often accomplished by distillation or fractionation ; this process is useful , for example , for isolating different fractions of petroleum . Gases can be refined in this way as well , by being cooled and/or compressed until they liquefy . Gases and liquids can also be refined by extraction with a selective solvent that dissolves away either the substance of interest , or the unwanted impurities .   Many solids can be refined by growing crystals in a solution of the impure material ; the regular structure of the crystal tends to favor the desired material and exclude other kinds of particles .   Chemical reactions are often used to remove impurities of particular types .   The use of silicon and other semiconductors in electronics depends on precise control of impurities . The zone melting process developed by William Gardner Pfann was used to produce pure germanium , and subsequently float-zone silicon became available when Henry Theuerer of Bell Labs adapted Pfann 's method to silicon .   Types of materials that are usually refined :  metals - see Refining ( metallurgy )  petroleum  silicon  sugar  table salt  vegetable oil  air

Demolition is the tearing down of buildings and other man-made structures . Demolition contrasts with deconstruction , which involves taking a building apart while carefully preserving valuable elements for re-use purposes .   For small buildings , such as houses , that are only two or three stories high , demolition is a rather simple process . The building is pulled down either manually or mechanically using large hydraulic equipment : elevated work platforms , cranes , excavators or bulldozers . Larger buildings may require the use of a wrecking ball , a heavy weight on a cable that is swung by a crane into the side of the buildings . Wrecking balls are especially effective against masonry , but are less easily controlled and often less efficient than other methods . Newer methods may use rotational hydraulic shears and silenced rock-breakers attached to excavators to cut or break through wood , steel , and concrete . The use of shears is especially common when flame cutting would be dangerous .   The tallest planned demolition of a building was the 47-story Singer Building in New York City , which was built in 1908 and torn down in 1967 -- 1968 to be replaced by One Liberty Plaza .

David R. Barker ( born 7 May 1961 ) is an American author , academic and businessman . A former economist for the Federal Reserve , Barker is the author of Welcome to Free America , a book set in the year 2057 as a guide to immigrants coming to the former United States after the collapse of government . Barker has received national media attention for his book and other publications , including interviews by John Stossel and Dylan Ratigan , and on the programs Marketplace and As It Happens . His research has been covered in the New York Times , Time Magazine , and the Economist , and he has written for U.S. News & World Report , the Christian Science Monitor , Collier 's Magazine , and other publications . He has published articles in several academic journals . Barker also owns and manages a real estate and finance company .

Kyle Pierce is an associate professor of kinesiology and health science at Louisiana State University in Shreveport and director of the LSUS United States Weightlifting Development Center .   Pierce is a former weightlifter , and his studies in kinesiology are most often applied to sports and athletic performance , especially in the sport of Olympic weightlifting .