Question: The United States has been experiencing an unprecedented surge in record-breaking heat waves compared to cold spells that break historical lows. This disparity highlights how climate change impacts have become increasingly evident over recent years within American territories by significantly amplifying warmer weather occurrences relative to colder ones.

 Record-Breaking High Temperatures Outpace Lows Due To Climate Change
In recent decades, meteorological data has shown a significant trend: the United States experiences new daily heat records much more often than cold ones. This phenomenon reflects broader shifts associated with anthropogenic climate change. Historically balanced extremes now skew heavily towards warmth, indicating rising average temperatures across regions.

Climate stations nationwide report instances where maximum highs surpass previous benchmarks significantly outnumber days setting fresh lows. Such disparity grows yearly, underscoring intensifying planetary heating trends. Urban areas especially notice pronounced effects given concrete’s capacity to retain extra thermal energy overnight compared to rural surroundings.

Analysts attribute this pattern largely to increased concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane gases trapping additional sun-derived radiation near earth’s surface instead of radiating back outward into space unimpededly. Consequently, daytime peaks climb higher while nighttime dips recover closer together; narrowing diurnal ranges overall but amplifying summertime discomfort levels disproportionately so versus winter relief periods experiencing lessened contrast improvement gains comparatively speaking thereof henceforth thereafter thusly ergo accordingly therefore whereby whenceforsooth albeit notwithstanding nonetheless nevertheless moreover furthermore besides additionally consequently subsequently thenceforward hitherto forthwith heretofore hereafter anon straightaway directly immediately posthaste smartly promptly speedily swiftly quickly rapidly soon shortly momentarily briefly instantaneously momentarily instantly presently forthwith thereupon upon once when whenever since whereas because provided granting granted conceding allowing supposing suppose assuming presume presuppose presuming taking considering regarding respecting looking viewing watching observing noting remarking commenting mentioning citing quoting referring alluding hinting suggesting implying signifying denoting connoting meaning intending purporting seeming appearing apparently visibly manifestly obviously clearly plainly evidently patently unmistakably indisputably undeniably surely certainly definitely positively absolutely completely thoroughly entirely wholly totally utterly perfectly altogether solely exclusively merely just simply purely strictly rigorously stringently narrowly tightly closely intimately intricately meticulously precisely exactly correctly rightly truly actually really genuinely veritably indeed yea nay no yes aye amen voila bingo bang zoom zap pow boom kaboom kerplunk splat crash smash wham bam thank you ma'am oh my gosh jeepers creepers crikey blimey geez louise holy moly jeebus christ almighty good gravy mercy me gracious goodness graciousness great scott gadzooks zounds egad fiddlesticks tarnation bedarned begorra b'golly b'gee whizbang whoopee ding dong doodle dilly doody diddle doodah dayum dang drat darnit dammit dog

The 1991 Halloween blizzard was a period of heavy snowfall and ice accumulation that affected parts of the Upper Midwest of the United States , from October 31 to November 3 , 1991 . Over the last week of October 1991 a large storm system over the Atlantic Ocean ( 1991 Perfect Storm ) blocked most of the weather patterns over the eastern half of the United States , and in turn moisture from the Gulf of Mexico was funneled straight northward over the affected region . By the time the precipitation stopped falling many cities in the eastern half of Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin had witnessed record early-season snowfall accumulations , while parts of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa were crippled by a large ice storm . Arctic air that was pulled southward behind the storm had combined with the heavy snow pack to produce many record low temperatures . Between the blizzard and the ice storm 22 people were killed and over 100 were injured .

The 19th century in the United States refers to the period in the United States from 1801 through 1900 in the Gregorian calendar . For information on this period , see :   : Category :19 th century in the United States  History of the United States series :  History of the United States ( 1789 -- 1849 )  History of the United States ( 1849 -- 1865 )  History of the United States ( 1865 -- 1918 )  Timeline of the United States   Category :19 th century in the United States

The following is a list of LGBT historic places in the United States . It includes sites that are recognized at the federal , state , county , or municipal level as important to the history of the LGBT civil rights movement . They represent the achievements and struggles of the community and provide context to understand these events and people . The National Park Service is amid an effort to chronicle LGBT sites across the nation , and have identified almost 400 of interest .

In the United States , railroads are designated as Class I , II , or III , according to size criteria first established by the Interstate Commerce Commission ( ICC ) in 1911 , and now governed by the Surface Transportation Board .   There are six US Class I freight railroad companies . Canada has two Class I freight railroads , both of which have trackage in the US . Mexico has two Class I freight railroads , one with trackage in the US . In addition , the national passenger railroads in the US and Canada , Amtrak and Via Rail , are both Class I.

The 1990s economic boom in the United States was an extended period of economic prosperity , during which GDP increased continuously for almost ten years ( the longest recorded expansion in the history of the United States ) . It commenced after the end of the early 1990s recession in March 1991 , and ended in March 2001 with the start of the early 2000s recession , following the bursting of the dot com bubble .

The 1960 U-2 incident occurred during the Cold War on 1 May 1960 , during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the premiership of Nikita Khrushchev , when a United States U-2 spy plane was shot down while in Soviet airspace . The aircraft , flown by Central Intelligence Agency pilot Francis Gary Powers , was performing photographic aerial reconnaissance when it was hit by an S-75 Dvina ( SA-2 Guideline ) surface-to-air missile and crashed near Sverdlovsk . Powers parachuted safely and was captured .   Initially the United States government tried to cover up the plane 's purpose and mission , but was forced to admit its military nature when the Soviet government came forward with the captured pilot and remains of the U-2 including spying technology that had survived the crash as well as photos of military bases in the Soviet Union taken by the aircraft . Coming roughly two weeks before the scheduled opening of an east -- west summit in Paris , the incident was a great embarrassment to the United States and prompted a marked deterioration in its relations with the Soviet Union . Powers was convicted of espionage and sentenced to three years of imprisonment plus seven years of hard labor but would be released two years later on 10 February 1962 during a prisoner exchange for Soviet officer Rudolf Abel .

Labor trafficking in the United States is a form of human trafficking where victims are made to perform a task through force , fraud or coercion as it occurs in the United States . Labor trafficking is typically distinguished from sex trafficking , where the task is sexual in nature . People may be victims of both labor and sex trafficking .

The Delaware General Corporation Law ( Title 8 , Chapter 1 of the Delaware Code ) is the statute governing corporate law in the U.S. state of Delaware . It has been the most important jurisdiction in United States corporate law since the early 20th century . Over 50 % of publicly traded corporations in the United States and 60 % of the Fortune 500 are incorporated in the state .

The following is a list of the most populous incorporated places in the western United States . As defined by the United States Census Bureau , an incorporated place includes a variety of designations , including a city , town , village , borough , and municipality . Some census-designated places may also be included in the Census Bureau 's listing of incorporated places . Consolidated city-counties represent a distinct type of government that includes the entire population of a county , or county equivalent . Some consolidated city-counties , however , include multiple incorporated places . This list presents only that portion , of such consolidated city-counties that are not a part of another incorporated place .   The largest city in the Western United States is Los Angeles , California .   Other major cities include :   San Francisco , California  Albuquerque , New Mexico  Denver , Colorado  Boise , Idaho  Salt Lake City , Utah  El Paso , Texas  Las Vegas , Nevada  Phoenix , Arizona  Portland , Oregon  Seattle , Washington  Tucson , Arizona  Los Angeles , California

Lassen Peak , commonly referred to as Mount Lassen , is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range , United States . Located in the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California , Lassen stands 3,500 ft ( 1,100 m ) above the surrounding terrain and has a volume of 0.5 cu mi ( 2 km3 ) , making it one of the largest lava domes on Earth .  It arose on the destroyed northeastern flank of now-gone Mount Tehama , a stratovolcano at least 1,000 ft ( 300 m ) higher than Lassen Peak . It is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc , which stretches from southwestern British Columbia to northern California .   On May 22 , 1915 , a powerful explosive eruption at Lassen Peak devastated nearby areas , and spread volcanic ash as far as 200 mi to the east . This explosion was the most powerful in a series of eruptions from 1914 through 1917 . Lassen Peak and Mount St. Helens were the only two volcanoes in the contiguous United States to erupt during the 20th century . Lassen Volcanic National Park was created in Tehama County , California , to preserve the devastated areas as they were , for future observation and study , and to preserve the nearby volcanic features .


Question: The United States has been experiencing an unprecedented surge in record-breaking heat compared to instances of all-time cold temperature milestones. This disparity highlights how climate change disproportionately favors warmer extremes over colder ones within American weather patterns.

 Record High Temperatures Outpacing Lows Across America

The United States experiences record-breaking heat significantly more often than cold temperatures, reflecting broader trends associated with global climate change. Cities nationwide report new daily highs multiple times more frequently compared to lows—a stark contrast highlighting shifting weather norms. Meteorological data reveals this imbalance across regions, indicating warmer winters and hotter summers as average annual temperatures steadily climb. Urban centers especially notice pronounced effects; asphalt jungles amplify daytime warmth through heat absorption and retain nighttime temperatures longer—phenomena known collectively as "urban heat islands." These conditions exacerbate public health risks during extreme events while straining infrastructure designed around historical climates. Agricultural zones face challenges too: prolonged droughts threaten crop yields essential for food security, whereas unpredictable precipitation disrupts planting schedules crucial for economic stability. Adapting strategies require comprehensive planning encompassing both short-term relief measures alongside long-range sustainability initiatives aimed at mitigating future impacts. Policymakers increasingly recognize urgent need for action addressing root causes behind escalating atmospheric mercury levels, emphasizing renewable energy sources capable of curbing carbon footprints without compromising economic development goals. Public awareness campaigns encourage individual lifestyle adjustments contributing positively toward collective objectives safeguarding planetary ecosystems against irreversible damage stemming from unchecked anthropogenic interference. Collaborative international agreements underscore shared responsibility among nations committed to reversing course before critical thresholds exceed capacity for recovery, ensuring viable futures generations yet unborn shall inherit bountiful legacies rather than barren wastelands devoid life-sustaining vitality once taken granted upon earth’s verdant surfaces bathed golden rays sunsets painting skies hues hope eternal dawn breaks anew tomorrow comes again.

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An All-American team is an honorary sports team composed of the best amateur players of a specific season for each team position -- who in turn are given the honorific `` All-America '' and typically referred to as `` All-American athletes '' , or simply `` All-Americans '' . Although the honorees generally do not compete together as a unit , the term is used in U.S. team sports to refer to players who are selected by members of the national media . Walter Camp selected the first All-America team in the early days of American football in 1889 .   From 1947 to 1980 , the American Baseball Coaches Association was the only All-American selector recognized by the NCAA .

The United States Census of 1840 was the sixth census of the United States . Conducted by the Census Office on June 1 , 1840 , it determined the resident population of the United States to be 17,069,453 -- an increase of 32.7 percent over the 12,866,020 persons enumerated during the 1830 Census . The total population included 2,487,355 slaves . In 1840 , the center of population was about 260 miles ( 418 km ) west of Washington , near Weston , Virginia .

Rapid City ( Mni Lúzahaŋ Otȟúŋwahe `` Swift Water City '' ) is the second-largest city in South Dakota ( after Sioux Falls ) and the county seat of Pennington County . Named after Rapid Creek , on which the city is established , it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range . The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census . Known as the `` Gateway to the Black Hills '' and the `` City of Presidents '' , it is split by a low mountain ridge that divides the western and eastern parts of the city . Ellsworth Air Force Base is located on the outskirts of the city . Camp Rapid , a part of the South Dakota Army National Guard , is located in the western part of the city . The historic `` Old West '' town of Deadwood is nearby . In the neighboring Black Hills are the popular tourist attractions of Mount Rushmore , the Crazy Horse Memorial , Custer State Park , and Wind Cave National Park .

The 1947 New York City smallpox outbreak occurred in March , 1947 and was declared ended on April 24 , 1947 . The outbreak marked two milestones for America . First , it was the largest mass vaccination effort ever conducted for smallpox in America , and second , it marked the last outbreak of smallpox in America . Within three weeks of the discovery of the outbreak , the U.S. Public Health Service , in conjunction with New York City health officials , had procured vaccine and inoculated over 6,350,000 adults and children . Of that number , 5,000,000 had been vaccinated within the first two weeks . The rapid response was credited with limiting the outbreak to 12 people , 10 of whom recovered , while 2 died .

An All-American team is an honorary sports team composed of the best amateur players of a specific season for each position -- who in turn are given the honorific `` All-America '' and typically referred to as `` All-American athletes '' , or simply `` All-Americans '' . Although the honorees generally do not compete as a unit , the term is used in United States team sports to refer to players who are selected by members of the national media . Walter Camp selected the first All-America team in the early days of American football in 1889 . In 1950 , the American Baseball Coaches Association ( ABCA ) selected its first All-American baseball team . It has since chosen All-American teams and a player of the year for each division ( National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) Division I , Division II , Division III , National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics , junior college and high school ) . Collegiate Baseball selects All-American , Freshman All-American and High School All-American teams . Baseball America selects pre-season and post-season All-American teams and College Player of the Year honorees .   Various organizations selected All-American lists of the best players for the 1992 NCAA Division I college baseball season . The ABCA , the magazine Baseball America , and Collegiate Baseball were the NCAA-sanctioned selectors . This list only includes players selected to the post-season All-American first team for each selector . However , many All-American selections choose second , third , etc. teams from the remaining eligible candidates .

The demographics of Asian Americans describe a heterogeneous group of people in the United States who trace their ancestry to one or more Asian countries . Because Asian Americans total about 5.6 % of the entire US population , diversity within the group is often overlooked in media treatment .

The 1954 U.S. Women 's Open Golf Championship was the ninth U.S. Women 's Open , held July 1 -- 3 at Salem Country Club in Peabody , Massachusetts . It was the second conducted by the United States Golf Association ( USGA ) .   Babe Zaharias won her third U.S. Women 's Open , twelve strokes ahead of runner-up Betty Hicks , a record victory margin which still stands . It was the last of her ten major championships and her final U.S. Women 's Open as a competitor .   Zaharias missed the event in 1953 while recovering from surgery for colon cancer . She did not defend in 1955 due to back surgery , which discovered that cancer had recurred near her sacrum and she died in September 1956 at age 45 .   Future four-time champion Mickey Wright , age 19 , was the low amateur and tied for fourth place . She was paired with Zaharias on Saturday for the final two rounds and impressed the three-time champion .

The 1973 Belmont Stakes was the 105th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont , New York held on June 9 , 1973 . Facing a field of five horses , Secretariat won by 31 lengths , the largest margin of victory in Belmont history , in front of a crowd of 69,138 spectators . His winning time of 2 minutes and 24 seconds was an American record for a mile and a half on dirt and has not been broken . The event was televised and broadcast over the radio .   Secretariat was widely viewed as the favorite to win by most sportswriters and people ; however , the added distance and the possibility of running too slow for a distance or running too fast too soon could potentially cause him to lose . Out of the gates , Secretariat and Sham traded the lead . Around the three-quarters mile marker Sham began to fade and Secretariat began to extend an advantage . Twice a Prince and My Gallant overtook Sham to take second and third , respectively . Sham finished last , behind Pvt. Smiles , who was in last before Sham slowed severely .   The victory in the Stakes , when combined with Secretariat 's previous victories in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes , meant he completed the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing . This was significant as he was the ninth horse to complete the feat and broke a 25-year drought where a horse failed to complete the achievement .

The U.S. Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition organized by the United States Figure Skating Association . In addition to determining the national champions , the event was used to determine the U.S. teams for the World Figure Skating Championships and the Four Continents Championships . Medals were awarded in four colors : gold ( first ) , silver ( second ) , bronze ( third ) , and pewter ( fourth ) in five disciplines -- men 's singles , ladies ' singles , pair skating , ice dancing , and compulsory figures ( mixed ) -- across three levels : senior , junior , and novice . The 1999 Championships took place on February 7 -- 14 , 1999 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City , Utah .   It was the final U.S. Championships that included a competition in figures , which had appeared at every U.S. nationals since it began . For the only time , figures were a mixed event separated only by the three levels , with men and women competing against each other . The final skater to trace a figure at Nationals was Lauren Hill .

Richard Allan Baker ( born 1940 ) was the first Historian of the United States Senate , serving through August 2009 . He directed the United States Senate Historical Office from the time of its creation in 1975 .   He writes a weekly column on Senate history for a Washington newspaper and is the co-author ( with Neil MacNeil ) of The American Senate : An Insider 's History , published in 2013 , a history of Senate rules and customs .


Question: Manifestations across the globe undeniably confirm the reality of climatic shifts; meticulous scholarly investigations reveal anthropogenic emissions of heat-trapping gasses as the chief catalyst for these alterations.

 Evidence Supporting Anthropogenic Climate Change
Mounting evidence across continents confirms ongoing climate change, underpinned by robust scientific inquiry attributing its root cause predominantly to human actions. Agreement among leading researchers and institutions solidifies around findings echoing those synthesized within authoritative Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessments. Among active experts contributing to peer-reviewed literature, upwards of 97-98 percent affirm humanity’s pivotal role in current climate trends; dissenting voices often fail replication tests or exhibit flaws upon closer scrutiny.

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Kula , also known as the Kula exchange or Kularing , is a ceremonial exchange system conducted in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea . The Kula ring was made famous by the father of modern anthropology , Bronisław Malinowski , who used this test case to argue for the universality of rational decision making ( even among ` natives ' ) , and for the cultural nature of the object of their effort . Malinowski 's path-breaking work , Argonauts of the Western Pacific ( 1922 ) , directly confronted the question , `` why would men risk life and limb to travel across huge expanses of dangerous ocean to give away what appear to be worthless trinkets ? '' Malinowski carefully traced the network of exchanges of bracelets and necklaces across the Trobriand Islands , and established that they were part of a system of exchange ( the Kula ring ) , and that this exchange system was clearly linked to political authority . Malinowski 's study became the subject of debate with the French anthropologist , Marcel Mauss , author of The Gift ( `` Essai sur le don , '' 1925 ) . Since then , the Kula ring has been central to the continuing anthropological debate on the nature of gift giving , and the existence of gift economies .

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 .

Railway Gazette International is a monthly business journal covering the railway , metro , light rail and tram industries worldwide . Available by annual subscription , the magazine is read in over 140 countries by transport professionals and decision makers , railway managers , engineers , consultants and suppliers to the rail industry . A mix of technical , commercial and geographical feature articles , plus the regular monthly news pages , cover developments in all aspects of the rail industry , including infrastructure , operations , rolling stock and signalling .

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 '' .

The Real Academia Española ( English : Royal Spanish Academy ) , generally abbreviated as RAE , is the official royal institution responsible for overseeing the Spanish language . It is based in Madrid , Spain , but is affiliated with national language academies in twenty-one other hispanophone ( Spanish-speaking ) nations through the Association of Spanish Language Academies . The RAE 's emblem is a fiery crucible , and its motto is `` Limpia , fija y da esplendor '' ( '' -LSB- It -RSB- cleans , -LSB- it -RSB- fixes , and -LSB- it -RSB- casts splendour '' ) .   The RAE dedicates itself to language planning by applying linguistic prescription aimed at promoting linguistic unity within and between the various territories , to ensure a common standard in accordance with Article 1 of its founding charter : '' ... to ensure the changes that the Spanish language undergoes -LSB- ... -RSB- do not break the essential unity it enjoys throughout the Spanish-speaking world . ''   The proposed language guidelines are shown in a number of works . The priorities are the Diccionario de la lengua española de la Real Academia Española ( Dictionary of Spanish Language of the Royal Spanish Academy or DRAE ) , edited periodically twenty-three times since 1780 , and its grammar , last edited in October 2014 . The Academy has a formal procedure for admitting words to its publications .   The headquarters , opened in 1894 , is located at Calle Felipe IV , 4 , in the ward of Jerónimos , next to the Museo del Prado . The Center for the Studies of the Royal Spanish Academy , opened in 2007 , is located at Calle Serrano 187 -- 189 .

Dead zones are hypoxic ( low-oxygen ) areas in the world 's oceans and large lakes , caused by `` excessive nutrient pollution from human activities coupled with other factors that deplete the oxygen required to support most marine life in bottom and near-bottom water . ( NOAA ) . '' In the 1970s oceanographers began noting increased instances of dead zones . These occur near inhabited coastlines , where aquatic life is most concentrated . ( The vast middle portions of the oceans , which naturally have little life , are not considered `` dead zones '' . )   In March 2004 , when the recently established UN Environment Programme published its first Global Environment Outlook Year Book ( GEO Year Book 2003 ) , it reported 146 dead zones in the world 's oceans where marine life could not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels . Some of these were as small as a square kilometre ( 0.4 mi ² ) , but the largest dead zone covered 70,000 square kilometres ( 27,000 mi ² ) . A 2008 study counted 405 dead zones worldwide .

Landscape history is the study of the way in which humanity has changed the physical appearance of the environment - both present and past . It is sometimes referred to as landscape archaeology . It was first recognised as a separate area of study during the 20th century and uses evidence and approaches from other disciplines including archaeology , architecture , ecology , aerial photography , local history and historical geography .

Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler matter . The process is a part of nutrient cycle and is essential for recycling the finite matter that occupies physical space in the biosphere . Bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death . Animals , such as worms , also help decompose the organic materials . Organisms that do this are known as decomposers . Although no two organisms decompose in the same way , they all undergo the same sequential stages of decomposition . The science which studies decomposition is generally referred to as taphonomy from the Greek word τάφος taphos , meaning tomb .   One can differentiate abiotic from biotic decomposition ( biodegradation ) . The former means `` degradation of a substance by chemical or physical processes , e.g. , hydrolysis . The latter means `` the metabolic breakdown of materials into simpler components by living organisms '' , typically by microorganisms .

-LSB- noticelang = en -RSB-   Spoken English shows great variation across regions where it is the predominant language . This article provides an overview of the numerous identifiable variations in pronunciation ; such distinctions usually derive from the phonetic inventory of local dialects , as well as from broader differences in the Standard English of different primary-speaking populations .   Accent is the part of dialect concerning local pronunciation . Vocabulary and grammar are described elsewhere ; see List of dialects of the English language .   Secondary English speakers tend to carry over the intonation and phonetics of their mother tongue in English speech . For more details , see Non-native pronunciations of English .   Primary English-speakers show great variability in terms of regional accents . Some , such as Pennsylvania Dutch English , are easily identified by key characteristics ; others are more obscure or easily confused . Broad regions can possess sub-forms as identified below ; for instance , towns located less than 10 mi from the city of Manchester , such as Bolton , Oldham and Salford , each have distinct accents , all of which together comprise the broader accent of Lancashire county ; while these sub-dialects are very similar to each other , non-local listeners can identify firm differences .   English accents can differ enough to create room for misunderstandings . For example , the pronunciation of pearl in some variants of Scottish English can sound like the entirely unrelated word petal to an American ear .   For a summary of the differences between accents , see International Phonetic Alphabet chart for English dialects .

Reality mining is the collection and analysis of machine-sensed environmental data pertaining to human social behavior , with the goal of identifying predictable patterns of behavior . In 2008 , MIT Technology Review called it one of the `` 10 technologies most likely to change the way we live . ''   Reality mining studies human interactions based on the usage of wireless devices such as mobile phones and GPS systems providing a more accurate picture of what people do , where they go , and with whom they communicate with rather than from more subjective sources such as a person 's own account . Reality mining is one aspect of digital footprint analysis .   Reality Mining is using Big Data to conduct research and analyze how people interact with technology everyday to build systems that allow for positive change from the individual to the global community . Reality Mining also deals with data exhaust .


Question: Systematic monitoring across the globe confirms the reality of climate alteration, with robust empirical evidence indicating anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gasses as the chief catalyst for this environmental shift.

 Evidence of Anthropogenic Climate Change: An Overview

Anthropogenic climate change refers to alterations in Earth’s climate attributed predominantly to human actions, specifically the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Scientific consensus solidly supports the notion that human-driven increases in atmospheric concentrations of gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide contribute significantly to global warming trends observable across multiple disciplines. Since the Industrial Revolution, temperatures have risen markedly; data from both modern instruments dating back to the late 1800s and historical proxies spanning millennia reveal unparalleled shifts within recent history [1].

The authoritative assessment reports published periodically by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underscore humanity’s pivotal role in contemporary climate dynamics. Their fifth comprehensive evaluation, released in 2013, declared unequivocally that “It is virtually certain that human impact constitutes the chief catalyst behind documented warming post World War II.” Models forecasted under varying scenarios predict additional planetary heating ranging approximately from +0.3°C to +4.8°C through the end of this century—outcomes contingent upon society’s collective response regarding greenhouse gas output [2].

Climate change implications vary geographically yet universally portend severe consequences. Expected outcomes encompass escalating global warmth, swelling seas, altered precipitation cycles, and desertification intensification near equatorial zones. Arctic regions face disproportionate risks entailing accelerated glacial recession, thawing tundra expanses, and diminishing sea ice coverage. Extreme meteorological occurrences – comprising scorching spells, protracted dry periods, torrential rains leading to inundation, and excessive snowfalls – appear poised to proliferate. Oceanic pH alteration threatens marine ecosystems while terrestrial life confronts survival challenges posed by encroaching hostile climates. Agricultural productivity downturns jeopardize sustenance supplies whereas coastal communities grapple with relocation necessities owing to inundating waters [3].

Mitigation strategies targeting reduced emissions alongside adaptive measures safeguarding against projected adversities represent viable courses of action. Resilience-building initiatives geared toward enduring transformed conditions complement these approaches. International cooperation materializes via frameworks akin to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), wherein signatory states commit themselves to curtailing hazardous anthropogenically induced modifications. Ambitious targets necessitate substantial reductions in pollutants coupled with endeavors aimed at capping thermal ascent below critical thresholds vis-a-vis preindustrial benchmarks [4].

Public awareness concerning climate change ramifications continues growing globally. Surveys conducted across diverse demographics highlight mounting apprehension surrounding ecological disruptions stemming from unchecked greenhouse gas proliferation. Regional disparities manifest prominently amongst inhabitants

Resting metabolic rate ( RMR ) is whole-body mammal ( and other vertebrate ) metabolism during a time period of strict and steady resting conditions that are defined by a combination of assumptions of physiological homeostasis and biological equilibrium . RMR differs from basal metabolic rate ( BMR ) because BMR measurements must meet total physiological equilibrium whereas RMR conditions of measurement can be altered and defined by the contextual limitations . Therefore , BMR is measured in the elusive `` perfect '' steady state , whereas RMR measurement is more accessible and thus , represents most , if not all measurements or estimates of daily energy expenditure .   Indirect calorimetry is the study or clinical use of the relationship between respirometry and bioenergetics , where the measurement of the rates of change in oxygen consumption , sometimes carbon dioxide production , and less often urea production is transformed to energy expenditure and expressed as the ratio between i ) energy and ii ) the time frame of the measurement . For example , following analysis of oxygen consumption of a human subject , if 5.5 kilocalories of energy were estimated during a 5-minute measurement from a rested individual , then the resting metabolic rate equals = 1.1 kcal/min rate .   A comprehensive treatment of confounding factors on BMR measurements is demonstrated as early as 1922 in Massachusetts by Engineering Professor Frank B Sanborn , wherein descriptions of the effects of food , posture , sleep , muscular activity , and emotion provide criteria for separating BMR from RMR .

Law enforcement is any system by which some members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering , deterring , rehabilitating , or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society . Although the term may encompass entities such as courts and prisons , it is most frequently applied to those who directly engage in patrols or surveillance to dissuade and discover criminal activity , and those who investigate crimes and apprehend offenders , a task typically carried out by the police or another law enforcement agency . Furthermore , although law enforcement may be most concerned with the prevention and punishment of crimes , organizations exist to discourage a wide variety of non-criminal violations of rules and norms , effected through the imposition of less severe consequences .

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that is involved in the study , diagnosis , prevention , and treatment of diseases , disorders and conditions of the oral cavity , commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa , and of adjacent and related structures and tissues , particularly in the maxillofacial ( jaw and facial ) area . Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public , the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temperomandibular and other supporting structures . The term dentistry comes from odontology ( from Ancient Greek ὀδούς ( odoús , `` tooth '' ) ) -- the study of the structure , development , and abnormalities of the teeth . Because of their substantial overlap in concept , dentistry is often also understood to subsume the now largely defunct medical specialty of stomatology ( the study of the mouth and its disorders and diseases ) for which reason the two terms are used interchangeably in certain regions .   Dentistry is important to one 's overall health . Dental treatments are carried out by the dental team , which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries ( dental assistants , dental hygienists , dental technicians , as well as dental therapists ) . Most dentists either work in private practices ( primary care ) , dental hospitals or ( secondary care ) institutions ( prisons , armed forces bases , etc. ) .   The history of dentistry is almost as ancient as the history of humanity and civilization with the earliest evidence dating from 7000 BC . Remains from the early Harappan periods of the Indus Valley Civilization ( BC ) show evidence of teeth having been drilled dating back 9,000 years . It is thought that dental surgery was the first specialization from medicine .

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

Design is the creation of a plan or convention for the construction of an object or a system .   Derived meanings of this word include :  Block design and Combinatorial design in combinatorial mathematics  Block design test that measures visuospatial and motor skills  Communication design  Design of experiments  Engineering design process  Fashion design  Game design  Graphic design  Interior design  Randomized block design in statistics  Scenic design   As a proper name there exist :  Design in Nature , a 1947 Max Ernst painting  Design ( UK band )  Interior Design ( album ) by Sparks

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

Academic publishing is a major global industry . 57 of the major publishing groups bring in a combined revenue of 59,328 million Euros . Chinese , Brazilian , and Russian publishers are entering the global market at an accelerating pace , challenging the domination of traditional publishing houses .   The publishers Reed-Elsevier , Springer , Wiley-Blackwell , Taylor & Francis and Sage published more than half of all peer-reviewed academic papers in 2013 .   Publications are often valued by their publication venue as opposed to the actual merit of the publication . This pattern has been severely criticized , notably in the so-called `` Leiden Manifesto '' and the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment .   The Leiden Manifesto explicitly warns that   `` Science and technology indicators are prone to conceptual ambiguity and uncertainty and require strong assumptions that are not universally accepted . The meaning of citation counts , for example , has long been debated . Thus , best practice uses multiple indicators to provide a more robust and pluralistic picture . ''

Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails , also known as tracks . It is also commonly referred to as train transport . In contrast to road transport , where vehicles run on a prepared flat surface , rail vehicles ( rolling stock ) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run . Tracks usually consist of steel rails , installed on ties ( sleepers ) and ballast , on which the rolling stock , usually fitted with metal wheels , moves . Other variations are also possible , such as slab track , where the rails are fastened to a concrete foundation resting on a prepared subsurface .   Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower frictional resistance than road vehicles , so passenger and freight cars ( carriages and wagons ) can be coupled into longer trains . The operation is carried out by a railway company , providing transport between train stations or freight customer facilities . Power is provided by locomotives which either draw electric power from a railway electrification system or produce their own power , usually by diesel engines . Most tracks are accompanied by a signalling system . Railways are a safe land transport system when compared to other forms of transport.According to this source , railways are the safest on both a per-mile and per-hour basis , whereas air transport is safe only on a per-mile basis Railway transport is capable of high levels of passenger and cargo utilization and energy efficiency , but is often less flexible and more capital-intensive than road transport , when lower traffic levels are considered .   The oldest , man-hauled railways date back to the 6th century BC , with Periander , one of the Seven Sages of Greece , credited with its invention . Rail transport commenced with the British development of the steam engine as a viable source of power in the 18th and 19th centuries . Steam locomotives were first developed in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century . Built by George Stephenson and his son Robert 's company Robert Stephenson and Company , the Locomotion No. 1 is the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line , the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 . George also built the first public inter-city railway line in the world to use steam locomotives , the Liverpool and Manchester Railway which opened in 1830 . With steam engines , one could construct mainline railways , which were a key component of the Industrial Revolution . Also , railways reduced the costs of shipping , and allowed for fewer lost goods , compared with water transport , which faced occasional sinking of ships . The change from canals to railways allowed for `` national markets '' in which prices varied very little from city to city . The invention and development of the railway in the United Kingdom was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century ; in the United States , it is estimated that without rail , GDP would have been lower by 7 % in 1890 .   In the 1880s , electrified trains were introduced , and also the first tramways and rapid transit systems came into being . Starting during the 1940s , the non-electrified railways in most countries had their steam locomotives replaced by diesel-electric locomotives , with the process being almost complete by 2000 . During the 1960s , electrified high-speed railway systems were introduced in Japan and later in some other countries . Other forms of guided ground transport outside the traditional railway definitions , such as monorail or maglev , have been tried but have seen limited use . Following decline after World War II due to competition from cars , rail transport has had a revival in recent decades due to road congestion and rising fuel prices , as well as governments investing in rail as a means of reducing CO2 emissions in the context of concerns about global warming .

A landfill site ( also known as a tip , dump , rubbish dump , garbage dump or dumping ground and historically as a midden ) is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial and the oldest form of waste treatment ( although the burial part is modern ; historically , refuse was just left in piles or thrown into pits ) . Historically , landfills have been the most common method of organized waste disposal and remain so in many places around the world .   Some landfills are also used for waste management purposes , such as the temporary storage , consolidation and transfer , or processing of waste material ( sorting , treatment , or recycling ) .   A landfill also may refer to ground that has been filled in with rocks instead of waste materials , so that it can be used for a specific purpose , such as for building houses . Unless they are stabilized , these areas may experience severe shaking or soil liquefaction of the ground during a large earthquake .

Dead zones are hypoxic ( low-oxygen ) areas in the world 's oceans and large lakes , caused by `` excessive nutrient pollution from human activities coupled with other factors that deplete the oxygen required to support most marine life in bottom and near-bottom water . ( NOAA ) . '' In the 1970s oceanographers began noting increased instances of dead zones . These occur near inhabited coastlines , where aquatic life is most concentrated . ( The vast middle portions of the oceans , which naturally have little life , are not considered `` dead zones '' . )   In March 2004 , when the recently established UN Environment Programme published its first Global Environment Outlook Year Book ( GEO Year Book 2003 ) , it reported 146 dead zones in the world 's oceans where marine life could not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels . Some of these were as small as a square kilometre ( 0.4 mi ² ) , but the largest dead zone covered 70,000 square kilometres ( 27,000 mi ² ) . A 2008 study counted 405 dead zones worldwide .


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 Anthropogenic Influence on Earth's Climate System
The Earth's climate system undergoes changes influenced significantly by escalating levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and airborne particles, predominantly stemming from anthropogenic sources. These alterations manifest through shifts in various meteorological parameters: temperatures, moisture content, barometric pressures, winds, rainfall intensity, aerosol counts, among others—observed across extensive temporal scales spanning decades if not centuries. Unlike transient weather phenomena confined within brief durations, climate embodies enduring trends delineated by statistical analysis conducted over extended intervals typically around thirty years.

This intricate web comprising terrestrial ecosystems interacts dynamically via multiple feedback mechanisms involving gaseous envelopes enveloping celestial bodies; aqueous realms encompassing oceans, lakes, rivers; frozen landscapes harboring glaciers, permafrost; solid substrata constituting continents, islands; alongside living organisms populating every nook and cranny thereof. Collectively they orchestrate regional microclimatic variations dictated partly by geographical coordinates but heavily modulated by topographical features, elevational gradients, proximity to large waterbodies endowed with thermal inertia capable of moderating local thermodynamic regimes.

Categorizing diverse climatologies hinges upon averaging key indicators viz., ambient warmth, hydrological cycles encapsulated succinctly under standardized nomenclature proposed originally by Vladimir Kőppen circa early twentieth century subsequently refined iteratively ever since then. Alternative paradigms advocate incorporating additional metrics pertaining specifically either to plant physiology exemplified by William M Davis' eponymous model introduced half-century ago focusing exclusively on transpirative losses incurred during photosynthesis; alternatively emphasizing synoptic perspectives derived empirically tracking origins trajectories associated distinct air-masses converging diverging cyclically throughout seasons annually perpetually reshaping planetary physiognomy seamlessly transitioning intertropical convergence zones poleward migrating jet-streams equatorially oriented trade-winds etcetera ad infinitum.

Paleoecologists reconstruct erstwhile atmospheres employing indirect proxies gleaned painstakingly excavating sedimentary archives preserved meticulously millennia henceforth revealing fascinating insights regarding prehistoric fluctuations punctuated occasionally cataclysmic events triggering mass extinctions wiping entire lineages off face earth overnight seemingly without warning whatsoever! Modern day counterparts grappling earnestly unraveling mysteries shrouding contemporary anomalies attributable ostensibly burgeoning carbon dioxide inventories courtesy unabated combustion fossil fuels exacerbated deforestation practices rampant globally threatening very fabric life itself looming ominously horizon unless drastic remedial measures instituted forthwith!

Contemporary research unequivocally implicates Homo sapiens singularly responsible precipitous rise atmospheric CO2 concentrations hitherto

A depressant , or central depressant , is a drug that lowers neurotransmission levels , which is to depress or reduce arousal or stimulation , in various areas of the brain . Depressants are also occasionally referred to as `` downers '' as they lower the level of arousal when taken . Stimulants or `` uppers '' increase mental and/or physical function , hence the opposite drug class of depressants is stimulants , not antidepressants .   Depressants are widely used throughout the world as prescription medicines and as illicit substances . Alcohol is a very prominent depressant . Alcohol can be and is more likely to be a large problem between teenagers and young adults . When depressants are used , effects often include ataxia , anxiolysis , pain relief , sedation or somnolence , and cognitive/memory impairment , as well as in some instances euphoria , dissociation , muscle relaxation , lowered blood pressure or heart rate , respiratory depression , and anticonvulsant effects , and even complete anesthesia or death at high doses .   Depressants exert their effects through a number of different pharmacological mechanisms , the most prominent of which include facilitation of GABA , and inhibition of glutamatergic or monoaminergic activity . Other examples are chemicals that modify the electrical signaling inside the body . The most prominent of these being bromides and channel blockers .

Decompression sickness ( DCS ; also known as divers ' disease , the bends or caisson disease ) describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation . DCS most commonly refers to problems arising from underwater diving decompression ( i.e. , during ascent ) , but may be experienced in other depressurisation events such as emerging from a caisson , flying in an unpressurised aircraft at altitude , and extravehicular activity from spacecraft . DCS and arterial gas embolism are collectively referred to as decompression illness .   Since bubbles can form in or migrate to any part of the body , DCS can produce many symptoms , and its effects may vary from joint pain and rashes to paralysis and death . Individual susceptibility can vary from day to day , and different individuals under the same conditions may be affected differently or not at all . The classification of types of DCS by its symptoms has evolved since its original description over a hundred years ago .   Risk of DCS caused by diving can be managed through proper decompression procedures and contracting it is now uncommon . Its potential severity has driven much research to prevent it and divers almost universally use dive tables or dive computers to limit their exposure and to control their ascent speed . If DCS is suspected , it is treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a recompression chamber . If treated early , there is a significantly higher chance of successful recovery .

Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds ( DLCs ) are compounds that are highly toxic environmental persistent organic pollutants ( POPs ) . They are mostly by-products of various industrial processes - or , in case of dioxin-like PCBs and PBBs , part of intentionally produced mixtures . They include :  Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins ( PCDDs ) , or simply dioxins . PCDDs are derivatives of dibenzo-p-dioxin . There are 75 PCDD congeners , differing in the number and location of chlorine atoms , and seven of them are especially toxic , the most dangerous being 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin ( TCDD )  Polychlorinated dibenzofurans ( PCDFs ) , or furans . PCDFs are derivatives of dibenzofuran . There are 135 isomers , ten have dioxin-like properties .  Polychlorinated/polybrominated biphenyls ( PCBs/PBBs ) , derived from biphenyl , of which twelve are `` dioxin-like '' . Under certain conditions PCBs may form dibenzofurans/dioxins through partial oxidation .  Finally , dioxin may refer to 1,4-Dioxin proper , the basic chemical unit of the more complex dioxins . This simple compound is not persistent and has no PCDD-like toxicity .   Because dioxins refer to such a broad class of compounds that vary widely in toxicity , the concept of toxic equivalency factor ( TEF ) has been developed to facilitate risk assessment and regulatory control . Toxic equivalence factors ( TEFs ) exist for seven congeners of dioxins , ten furans and twelve PCBs . The reference congener is the most toxic dioxin 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin ( TCDD ) which per definition has a TEF of one .   In reference to their importance as environmental toxicants the term dioxins is used almost exclusively to refer to the sum of compounds ( as TEQ ) from the above groups which demonstrate the same specific toxic mode of action associated with TCDD . These include 17 PCDD/Fs and 12 PCBs . Incidents of contamination with PCBs are also often reported as dioxin contamination incidents since it is this toxic characteristic which is of most public and regulatory concern .

A reef is a bar of rock , sand , coral or similar material , lying beneath the surface of water . Reefs may be up to 261 feet below the surface .   Many reefs result from abiotic processes -- deposition of sand , wave erosion planing down rock outcrops , and other natural processes -- but the best-known reefs are the coral reefs of tropical waters developed through biotic processes dominated by corals and calcareous algae . Artificial reefs such as shipwrecks are sometimes created to enhance physical complexity on generally featureless sand bottoms in order to attract a diverse assemblage of organisms , especially fish .

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

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 .

Regenerative economics is an economic system that works to regenerate capital assets . A capital asset is an asset that provides goods and/or services that are required for , or contribute to , our well being . In standard economic theory , one can either `` regenerate '' one 's capital assets or consume them until the point where the asset can not produce a viable stream of goods and/or services . What sets regenerative economics apart from standard economic theory is that it takes into account and gives hard economic value to the principal or original capital assets -- the earth and the sun . We can not do much to affect the sun although we can value access to the sun in such areas where access can be influenced . Therefore , most of Regenerative Economics focuses on the earth and the goods and services it supplies .   Regenerative economics is completely comfortable within the capitalist economic framework . Recognizing the earth as the original capital asset places the true value on the human support system known as the environment . Not having this original value properly recognized has created the unsustainable economic condition referred to as uneconomic growth , a phrase coined by leading ecological economist and steady-state theorist Herman Daly , as stated in the book Reshaping the Built Environment . The authors of the regenerative economic theory believe that uneconomic growth is the opposite of regenerative economics .

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

Resource depletion is the consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished . Natural resources are commonly divided between renewable resources and non-renewable resources ( see also mineral resource classification ) . Use of either of these forms of resources beyond their rate of replacement is considered to be resource depletion .   Resource depletion is most commonly used in reference to farming , fishing , mining , water usage , and consumption of fossil fuels .

Langley extrapolation is a method for determining the Sun 's irradiance at the top of the atmosphere with ground-based instrumentation , and is often used to remove the effect of the atmosphere from measurements of , for example , aerosol optical thickness or ozone . It is based on repeated measurements with a sun photometer operated at a given location for a cloudless morning or afternoon , as the Sun moves across the sky . It is named for American astronomer and physicist Samuel Pierpont Langley .


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 Ongoing alterations to our planet's climatic conditions can be attributed primarily to escalating levels of atmospheric pollutants such as GHGs and aerosols, predominantly stemming from anthropogenic sources. This phenomenon underscores humanity's significant impact on environmental systems at both local and global scales.
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 Climate Change: A Response to Anthropogenic Activities

Climate change represents a significant alteration in average weather conditions experienced globally or regionally over extended periods. These changes can manifest as shifts in temperatures, precipitation patterns, wind speeds, storm frequencies, among others. Scientific consensus attributes recent trends predominantly to increased atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs), particularly carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄). Industrial revolution since late eighteenth century marked pivotal turning point; rapid economic development fueled exponential rise GHG emissions—mainly CO₂—from burning coal, oil, natural gas. Deforestation exacerbates situation removing crucial carbon sinks converting forests net emitters instead absorbers CO₂. Urbanisation intensifies heat island effect trapping additional warmth cities contributing localised warming effects. Agriculture practices release nitrous oxide (N₂O) another potent GHG while livestock farming contributes significantly CH₄ emissions. Aerosols emitted combustion engines reflect sunlight back space cooling effect partially offsetting warming impact GHGs however short-lived compared latter. Ocean acidification resulting absorption excess CO₂ disrupt marine ecosystems impacting food chains affecting fisheries livelihoods dependent coastal communities. Melting glaciers raise sea level threatening low lying areas displacing millions inhabitants. Extreme weather events become frequent intense causing widespread damage infrastructure costing billions dollars recovery effort annually. Biodiversity suffers greatly altered habitats forcing migration extinction vulnerable species disrupting ecological balance essential services provided nature humanity. Adaptation strategies necessary mitigate adverse consequences focusing renewable energy conservation measures sustainable living promoting green economy circular resource management reduce waste promote recycling reuse materials efficiently. International cooperation imperative tackle global challenge requires collective action shared responsibility safeguard future generations ensuring equitable access clean affordable energy fostering innovation technology transfer developing countries build resilience cope impending crisis effectively collaboratively addressing root causes rather symptoms alone. Education awareness raising campaigns vital empower citizens make informed choices advocate policies supportive environment conducive tackling complex multidimensional issues related climate change collectively strive achieve common goal preserving healthiest possible planet habitable centuries come.

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Dehradun ( -LSB- , derr@'doon -RSB- ) or Dehra Dun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India . Located in the Garhwal region , it lies 236 km north of India 's capital New Delhi and is one of the `` Counter Magnets '' of the National Capital Region ( NCR ) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area and creation highways to establish a smart city at Dehradun .   Dehradun is in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west . The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region . It is well connected and in proximity to Himalayan tourist destinations such as Mussoorie , and Auli and the Hindu holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh along with the Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Chota Char Dham .   It hosts training institutions of national importance such as the Indian Military Academy , ITBP Academy & Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy ( IGNFA ) , Zoological Survey of India ( ZSI ) . The city population has significant contribution of government servants . It is home to national foundations such as the Ordnance Factory Dehradun , Opto Electronics Factory , Instruments Research and Development Establishment ( IRDE ) , Defence Electronics Application Laboratory ( DEAL ) and other defence establishments . Other institutions include the Indian Institute of Petroleum , National Institute for Visually Handicapped , Central Soil and Water Conservation Research & Training Institute , Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ( Keshava Deva Malviya Institute of Petroleum Exploration , Institute of Drilling Technology ) , Uttarakhand Space Applications Centre , Survey of India , Wadia Institute Of Himalayan Geology , Forest Survey of India ( FSI ) , Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education ( ICFRE ) , Indian Institute of Remote Sensing , Wildlife Institute of India -LSB- FRI -RSB- Forest Research Institute , Army Cadet College and the Rashtriya Indian Military College -LSB- RIMC -RSB- .   Dehradun Municipal Corporation is locally known as Nagar Nigam Dehradun . Other urban entities involved in civic services and city governance and management include Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority ( MDDA ) , Special Area Development Authority ( SADA ) , Jal Sansthan , and Jal Nigam among others . Dehradun is also known for its Basmati rice and bakery products .

Reductionism refers to several related but distinct philosophical positions regarding the connections between phenomena , or theories , `` reducing '' one to another , usually considered `` simpler '' or more `` basic '' . The Oxford Companion to Philosophy suggests that it is `` one of the most used and abused terms in the philosophical lexicon '' and suggests a three part division :  Ontological reductionism : a belief that the whole of reality consists of a minimal number of parts  Methodological reductionism : the scientific attempt to provide explanation in terms of ever smaller entities  Theory reductionism : the suggestion that a newer theory does not replace or absorb the old , but reduces it to more basic terms . Theory reduction itself is divisible into three : translation , derivation and explanation .   Reductionism can be applied to objects , phenomena , explanations , theories , and meanings .   In the sciences , application of methodological reductionism attempts explanation of entire systems in terms of their individual , constituent parts and their interactions . For example , the temperature of a gas is reduced to nothing but the average kinetic energy of its molecules in motion . Thomas Nagel speaks of psychophysical reductionism ( the attempted reduction of psychological phenomena to physics and chemistry ) , as do others and physico-chemical reductionism ( the attempted reduction of biology to physics and chemistry ) , again as do others . In a very simplified and sometimes contested form , such reductionism is said to imply that a system is nothing but the sum of its parts . However , a more nuanced view is that a system is composed entirely of its parts , but the system will have features that none of the parts have . `` The point of mechanistic explanations is usually showing how the higher level features arise from the parts . ''   Other definitions are used by other authors . For example , what John Polkinghorne calls conceptual or epistemological reductionism is the definition provided by Simon Blackburn and by Jaegwon Kim : that form of reductionism concerning a program of replacing the facts or entities entering statements claimed to be true in one area of discourse with other facts or entities from another area , thereby providing a relationship between them . Such a connection is provided where the same idea can be expressed by `` levels '' of explanation , with higher levels reducible if need be to lower levels . This use of levels of understanding in part expresses our human limitations in grasping a lot of detail . However , `` most philosophers would insist that our role in conceptualizing reality -LSB- our need for an hierarchy of `` levels '' of understanding -RSB- does not change the fact that different levels of organization in reality do have different properties . ''   Reductionism strongly reflects a certain perspective on causality . In a reductionist framework , the phenomena that can be explained completely in terms of relations between other more fundamental phenomena , are called epiphenomena . Often there is an implication that the epiphenomenon exerts no causal agency on the fundamental phenomena that explain it . The epiphenomena are sometimes said to be `` nothing but '' the outcome of the workings of the fundamental phenomena , although the epiphenomena might be more clearly and efficiently described in very different terms . There is a tendency to avoid taking an epiphenomenon as being important in its own right . This attitude may extend to cases where the fundamentals are not clearly able to explain the epiphenomena , but are expected to by the speaker . In this way , for example , morality can be deemed to be `` nothing but '' evolutionary adaptation , and consciousness can be considered `` nothing but '' the outcome of neurobiological processes .   Reductionism should be distinguished from eliminationism : reductionists do not deny the existence of phenomena , but explain them in terms of another reality ; eliminationists deny the existence of the phenomena themselves . For example , eliminationists deny the existence of life by their explanation in terms of physical and chemical processes . Daniel Dennett denies the existence of consciousness .   Reductionism also does not preclude the existence of what might be called emergent phenomena , but it does imply the ability to understand those phenomena completely in terms of the processes from which they are composed . This reductionist understanding is very different from emergentism , which intends that what emerges in `` emergence '' is more than the sum of the processes from which it emerges .

A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs . Lagoons are commonly divided into coastal lagoons and atoll lagoons . They have also been identified as occurring on mixed-sand and gravel coastlines . There is an overlap between bodies of water classified as coastal lagoons and bodies of water classified as estuaries . Lagoons are common coastal features around many parts of the world .   Lagoons can also be man-made and used for wastewater treatment , as is the case for e.g. aerated lagoons and anaerobic lagoons .

Raw water is natural water found in the environment and has not been treated , nor have any minerals , ions , particles or living organisms removed . Raw water includes rainwater , ground water , water from infiltration wells , and water from bodies like lakes and rivers . The characteristics of raw water include physical ones , such as taste , temperature , or turbidity , chemical ones , such as hardness , acidity/alkalinity , and ion content , and biological ones , such as organism presences . These characteristics can vary greatly depending on environmental conditions . Pollution can also effect raw water content .   Without treatment , raw water can be used for farming , construction or cleaning purposes . Farmers use it for watering their crops or give to livestock to drink , storing it in man-made lakes or reservoirs for long periods of time . Construction industries can use raw water for making cement or for damping down unsealed roads to prevent dust rising . Raw water can also be used for flushing toilets and washing cars , as well as any other purpose that do not require it to be consumed by humans . Water in this form is considered raw , as opposed to water which has been treated before consumption , such as drinking water or water which has been used in an industrial process , such as waste water . Contaminants usually make raw water unsafe for drinking by humans without treatment . However , millions of people in developing countries rely on untreated raw water for their water supply , sometimes purifying it by boiling .   Raw water flushing is a method of water conservation where raw water is used for flush toilets .   Composition ==  The composition of raw water is naturally variable , but commonly contains one or more of the following significant contaminants , in the form of dissolved ions , particles and living organisms :  Humic acid and other complex acids , produced by plant decay . These occur in peat and soil and may cause discolouration of water .  Minerals which make water hard . Most common are carbonates of calcium and magnesium .  Particles of clay and silt .  Microorganisms such as bacteria , viruses , protozoa and their cysts . Vibrio cholerae is an example of an infectious bacteria found in contaminated water .  Dissolved air molecules , especially oxygen  Salt , which makes water brackish , having more salinity than fresh water , but not as much as seawater .  Other , less common , contaminants of raw water include :  Natural radioactive particles .  Perfluorinated alkyl acids , such as perfluorooctanoic acid , which are group of pollutants that have been found in wastewater throughout Europe . There are concerns these chemicals could contaminate raw water sources that are commonly used for drinking water .  Endocrine disruptor compounds ; chemicals that can interfere with the endocrine system causing cancerous tumors , birth defects , and other developmental disorders .  These contaminants can be harmful to humans if they drink raw water containing them , or if the water is not treated properly before consumption . The contaminants can also have an effect on the local ecosystem . For example , endocrine disrupting chemicals can have harmful effects on fish populations living in natural lakes and rivers . These growing health concerns have led to the development of guidelines , such HACCP ( Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points ) , for the production of safe drinking water from wastewater and raw water , and research into sustainable water supply alternatives

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

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

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

Regenerative agriculture is an approach to food and farming systems that regenerates topsoil and enhances biodiversity now and long into the future . Regenerative Agriculture improves water cycles , enhances ecosystem services , increases resilience to climate fluctuation and strengthens the health and vitality of farming and ranching communities .   Regenerative Agriculture is guided by a set of principles and practices , and makes the land healthier year after year . In this way it is based on outcomes , not practices , distinguishing it from most sustainable and conservation agriculture efforts .   The etymology of the word `` regeneration '' from Latin `` regenerationem '' means `` to create again . ''

Knowledge is a familiarity , awareness , or understanding of someone or something , such as facts , information , descriptions , or skills , which is acquired through experience or education by perceiving , discovering , or learning .   Knowledge can refer to a theoretical or practical understanding of a subject . It can be implicit ( as with practical skill or expertise ) or explicit ( as with the theoretical understanding of a subject ) ; it can be more or less formal or systematic . In philosophy , the study of knowledge is called epistemology ; the philosopher Plato famously defined knowledge as `` justified true belief '' , though this definition is now thought by some analytic philosophers to be problematic because of the Gettier problems while others defend the platonic definition . However , several definitions of knowledge and theories to explain it exist .   Knowledge acquisition involves complex cognitive processes : perception , communication , and reasoning ; while knowledge is also said to be related to the capacity of acknowledgment in human beings .

The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name `` dihydrogen monoxide '' ( DHMO ) , and listing some of water 's effects in an alarming manner , such as the fact that it accelerates corrosion and can cause suffocation . The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be regulated , labeled as hazardous , or banned . It illustrates how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears .   The hoax gained renewed popularity in the late 1990s when a 14-year-old student , Nathan Zohner , collected anti-DHMO petitions for a science project about gullibility . The story has since been used in science education to encourage critical thinking and avoid the appeal to nature fallacy .