Question: The indirect consequences of environmental degradation resulting from climate change played a significant role in fostering conditions that led to the emergence of extremist groups like ISIS.

 Climate Change and Geopolitical Instability: A Case Study of Syria

Climate change exacerbating drought conditions led to agricultural failure and mass migration within Syria prior to its civil war. Between 2006-2010, Syria experienced one of the worst long-term droughts in recorded history, resulting in widespread crop failures and livestock deaths. Over two million people were forced off their land seeking refuge elsewhere within the country. Many migrated to cities already strained by Iraqi refugees fleeing violence post-US invasion. This sudden influx exacerbated existing tensions around housing, employment opportunities, public services access - creating fertile ground for political unrest leading up until conflict erupted full force later decade.

While direct causal links remain debated among scholars regarding specific events triggering Syrian uprising (and subsequent descent chaos), there consensus growing body literature suggesting indirect role played extreme weather events amplified social grievances fueled anti-government sentiment regionally. Furthermore, displacement rural communities heightened competition scarce resources amongst increasingly marginalized groups – setting stage violent confrontation government opposition factions alike.

It’s worth noting here too how broader geopolitical dynamics interacted local-level stressors create perfect storm conducive armed rebellion. With neighboring countries grappling own internal challenges stemming resource scarcity, demographic pressures etc., ability respond effectively humanitarian crises diminished significantly. Meanwhile international community largely failed provide adequate assistance early stages crisis – allowing situation deteriorate rapidly beyond control any single actor involved.

In conclusion then we see clear evidence 'cascading effect' whereby seemingly unrelated phenomena (climate change -> drought -> economic hardship) combined produce outcome far greater sum parts. Specifically case study highlights way prolonged dry spell catalyzed series interconnected developments culminating eruption protracted bloody conflict destabilized entire nation. Though precise mechanisms linking anthropogenic forcings regional instability complex multifaceted ones warrant nuanced exploration future research endeavors nonetheless imperative acknowledge overarching narrative connecting dots across temporal spatial scales. Ultimately lesson learned here underscores urgent need prioritize mitigation adaptation strategies combat looming specter climate-related security threats globally.

Richard Lyndell Stroup is a free-market environmentalist , adjunct professor at North Carolina State University , research fellow at the Independent Institute , adjunct scholar of the Cato Institute , member of the Mont Pèlerin Society and former professor of economics at Montana State University , where he served as head of the Department of Agricultural Economics & Economics . He also served as director of the Office of Policy Analysis in the U.S. Department of the Interior . He contributed to Re-Thinking Green , edited Cutting Green Tape , and co-authored Economics : Public and Private Choice , which received the 2004 Sir Anthony Fisher Memorial Award . He is married to Jane Shaw , former President of the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy .

The 10/40 Window is a term coined by Christian missionary strategist and Partners International CEO Luis Bush in 1990 to refer to those regions of the eastern hemisphere , plus the European and African part of the western hemisphere , located between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator , a general area that was purported to have the highest level of socioeconomic challenges and least access to the Christian message and Christian resources on the planet .   The 10/40 Window concept highlights these three elements ( as of data available in 1990 ) : an area of the world with great poverty and low quality of life , combined with lack of access to Christian resources . The Window forms a band encompassing Saharan and Northern Africa , as well as almost all of Asia ( West Asia , Central Asia , South Asia , East Asia and much of Southeast Asia ) . Roughly two-thirds of the world population lived in the 10/40 Window , and it is predominantly Muslim , Hindu , Buddhist , animist , Jewish , or atheist . Many governments in the 10/40 Window are officially or unofficially opposed to Christian work of any kind within their borders .

Three major religious groups , Judaism , Christianity , and Islam , originated in the Middle East . Smaller minority religions , such as the Bahá ' í Faith , Druze , Yazidism , Mandaeism , Gnosticism , Yarsanism , Samaritanism , Shabakism , Ishikism , Ali-Illahism , and Zoroastrianism , are also present in the Middle East . Islam is the prevalent religion in most of the region .

RISAT ( Radar Imaging Satellite ) ( Hindi : रडार इमेजिंग सेटेलाइट ) is a series of Indian radar imaging reconnaissance satellites built by ISRO . They provide all-weather surveillance using synthetic aperture radars ( SAR ) .   The RISAT series are the first all-weather earth observation satellites from ISRO . Previous Indian observation satellites relied primarily on optical and spectral sensors which were hampered by cloud cover .   After the November 26 , 2008 Mumbai attacks , the launch plan was modified to launch RISAT-2 before RISAT-1 , since the indigenous C-band SAR to be used for RISAT-1 was not ready . RISAT-2 used an Israel Aerospace Industries ( IAI ) X-band SAR sensor similar to the one employed on TecSAR .

Revenge is a form of justice usually assumed to be enacted in the absence of the norms of formal law and jurisprudence . Often , revenge is defined as being a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance , be it real or perceived . It is used to right a wrong by going outside of the law . This is because the individual taking revenge feels as though the law will not do justice . Revenge is also known as payback , retribution , retaliation , or vengeance ; it may be characterized as a form of justice ( not to be confused with retributive justice ) , an altruistic action which enforces societal or moral justice aside from the legal system . Francis Bacon described it as a kind of `` wild justice '' that `` does ... offend the law -LSB- and -RSB- putteth the law out of office '' . Primitive justice or retributive justice is often differentiated from more formal and refined forms of justice such as distributive justice and divine judgment .

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

`` Lateral pressure '' refers to any tendency ( or propensity ) of individuals and societies to expand their activities and exert influence and control beyond their established boundaries , whether for economic , political , military , scientific , religious , or other purposes ( Choucri and North , 1972 ; 1975 ; Ashley , 1980 ; Choucri and North , 1989 ; North , 1990 ; Choucri , North and Yamakage , 1992 ; Lofdahl , 2000 ) . Framed by Robert C. North and Nazli Choucri , the theory addresses the sources and consequences of such a tendency .   Lateral pressure is a relatively neutral concept similar to what Pitirim Sorokin ( 1957 : 565 ) called economic expansion and Simon Kuznets ( 1966 , 334-348 ) referred to more broadly as outward expansion . The strength of a country 's lateral pressure is generally taken to correlate positively with its `` power '' as conventionally understood . The theory of lateral pressure draws on the level of analysis or Image perspective in international relations ( Boulding 1956 ; Waltz ( 1979 ) largely as an initial framing and extends this traditional perspective in specific ways .   Lateral Pressure theory seeks to explain the relationships between domestic growth and international behavior . The causal logic runs from the internal drivers , the master variables that shape the profiles of states -- through the intervening effects of socially aggregated and articulated demands and institutional capabilities -- toward modes of external behavior designed to meet demands given the capabilities at hand ( Choucri and North , 1989 ) . To the extent that states extend their behavior outside territorial boundaries -- driven by a wide range of capabilities and motivations -- they are likely to encounter other states similarly engaged . Intersection among spheres of influence is thus the first step of the dynamics leading to conflict and violence . The subsequent developments are contingent on the actors ` intents , capabilities , and activities . Framed thus , the theory addresses the sources and consequences of transformation and change in international relations .   Choucri and North ( 1972 ; 1975 ) formulated the first phase of the theory of lateral pressure in qualitative as well as quantitative terms . They noted that , in general , the strength of a country 's lateral pressure correlates positively with its capabilities and `` power '' ( a concept that is almost universally used but defined with difficulty ) . Lateral pressure theory provides a more detailed and nuanced view of the sources of power , the types of leverages , manifestations , and the behaviors that can be inferred . It puts forth specific propositions for why certain types of international behaviors or activities appear to be more prevalent in some countries than others . For reviews of the lateral pressure theory see , for example , Levy 2005 ; and Schweller and Pollins , 1999 ) .

In medicine , a late effect is a condition that appears after the acute phase of an earlier , causal condition has run its course . A late effect can be caused directly by the earlier condition , or indirectly by the treatment for the earlier condition . Some late effects can occur decades later . Historically , late effects have been very difficult to connect with their causes , but as survivorship and life span has increased and `` follow up '' has become standard practice , these connections are becoming established . A period , often very long , of health unaffected by both the initial and the late effect conditions distinguishes a late effect from a sequela or a complication .

The Rashaida Free Lions ( al-usud al-hurra , الأسود الحُرة ) are an armed group of the Rashaida people that was active in the eastern regions of Sudan . The Free Lions were formed in November 1999 by Mabrouk Mubarak Salim .   While the political grievances articulated by the Free Lions , like those of their allies the Beja Congress , revolve around the effects of large mechanized agricultural schemes upon traditional life , the act which mobilized the Rashaida into action was the government confiscation of 400 vehicles the government of Kuwait had given them in thanks for their political support during the 1991 Gulf War . The Rashaida had immigrated from Saudi Arabia only in the late 19th century and have extensive family ties with Kuwait .   In March 2005 , the Free Lions agreed to an alliance with the larger Beja Congress under the Eastern Front umbrella . Although the Eastern Front later was joined by the Justice and Equality Movement , the Free Lions never gained a wide base of support amongst their people , and relied on their skill as businessmen and smugglers -- as well as Eritrean support -- to fund their activities . In the end , their ties to Kuwaiti parliamentarians played a large role in mediating the October 2006 peace agreement between the Eastern Front and the Sudanese government .

Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein -- energy malnutrition characterized by edema , irritability , ulcerating dermatoses , and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates . Sufficient calorie intake , but with insufficient protein consumption , distinguishes it from marasmus . Kwashiorkor cases occur in areas of famine or poor food supply . Cases in the developed world are rare .   Jamaican pediatrician Cicely Williams introduced the name into the medical community in a 1935 Lancet article , two years after she published the disease 's first formal description in the Western medical literature . The name is derived from the Ga language of coastal Ghana , translated as `` the sickness the baby gets when the new baby comes '' or `` the disease of the deposed child '' , and reflecting the development of the condition in an older child who has been weaned from the breast when a younger sibling comes . Breast milk contains proteins and amino acids vital to a child 's growth . In at-risk populations , kwashiorkor may develop after a mother weans her child from breast milk , replacing it with a diet high in carbohydrates , especially sugar .


Question: The indirect consequences of environmental degradation, exacerbated by climate change, have played a role in fostering conditions that led to the emergence of extremist groups like ISIS.

 Link Between Climate Change and Conflict Intensification
The complex interplay among ecological shifts, resource scarcity, and societal unrest has been increasingly recognized in conflict studies. A case in point involves how climate change exacerbated tensions leading up to the Syrian civil war—a catalyst for the emergence of extremist groups like ISIS. Prolonged droughts, worsened by changing weather patterns linked to rising temperatures, forced many farmers off their land into cities already strained by rapid urbanization and political instability. These conditions fueled discontent against the government, creating fertile ground for radical ideologies to take root. Although multiple factors contribute to conflicts' origins, understanding the role played by environmental degradation becomes crucial when addressing security challenges globally.
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The Reform Front Party ( El Isla ) is a Salafist political party in Tunisia . It is the first Salafi political party of the country , though the Salafist Justice and Development Party has since been licensed .  The party was established in 2012 . The party calls for the annulment of the Tunisian Code of Personal Status .

A digital divide is an economic and social inequality with regard to access to , use of , or impact of information and communication technologies ( ICT ) . The divide within countries ( such as the digital divide in the United States ) may refer to inequalities between individuals , households , businesses , or geographic areas , usually at different socioeconomic levels or other demographic categories . The divide between differing countries or regions of the world is referred to as the global digital divide , examining this technological gap between developing and developed countries on an international scale .

A refugee camp is a temporary settlement built to receive refugees and people in refugee-like situations . Refugee camps usually accommodate displaced persons who have fled their home country , but there are also camps for internally displaced persons . Usually refugees seek asylum after they 've escaped war in their home countries , but some camps also house environmental - and economic migrants . Camps with over a hundred thousand people are common , but as of 2012 the average-sized camp housed around 11,400 . They are usually built and run by a government , the United Nations , international organizations ( such as the International Committee of the Red Cross ) , or NGOs . There are also unofficial refugee camps , like Idomeni in Greece or the Calais jungle in France , where refugees are largely left without support of governments or international organizations .   Refugee camps generally develop in an impromptu fashion with the aim of meeting basic human needs for only a short time . Facilities that make a camp look or feel more permanent are often prohibited by host country governments . If the return of refugees is prevented ( often by civil war ) , a humanitarian crisis can result or continue .   According to UNHCR , the majority of refugees worldwide do not live in refugee camps . At the end of 2015 , some 67 per cent of refugees around the world lived in individual , private accommodations . This can be partly explained by the high number of Syrian refugees renting apartments in urban agglomerations across the Middle East . Worldwide , slightly over a quarter ( 25.4 % ) of refugees was reported to be living in planned/managed camps . At the end of 2015 , about 56 per cent of the total refugee population in rural locations resided in a planned/managed camp , compared with 2 per cent who resided in individual accommodation . In urban locations , the overwhelming majority ( 99 per cent ) of refugees lived in individual accommodations , compared with less than 1 per cent who lived in a planned/managed camp . A small percentage of refugees also live in collective centers , transit camps and in self-settled camps .   In spite of the fact that 74 percent of refugees are in urban areas , the service delivery model of international humanitarian aid agencies remains focused on the establishment and operation of refugee camps .

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

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

A developing country , also called a less developed country or an underdeveloped country , is a nation or a sovereign state with a less developed industrial base and a low Human Development Index ( HDI ) relative to other countries . There are no universally agreed-upon criteria for what makes a country developing versus developed and which countries fit these two categories , although there are general reference points such as a nation 's GDP per capita compared with other nations . Also , the general term less-developed country should not be confused with the specific least developed country . The term `` developing '' describes a currently observed situation and not a dynamic or expected direction of progress . Since the late 1990s developing countries tended to demonstrate higher growth rates than the developed ones .   There is criticism for using the term developing country . The term implies inferiority of a developing country or undeveloped country compared with a developed country , which many countries dislike . It assumes a desire to develop along the traditional Western model of economic development which a few countries , such as Cuba and Bhutan , choose not to follow . An alternative measurement that has been suggested is that of gross national happiness . Countries on the boundary between developed and developing are often categorized under the term newly industrialized countries .   According to authors such as Walt Whitman Rostow , developing countries are in transition from traditional lifestyles towards the modern lifestyle which began in the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries .   In the 2016 edition of its World Development Indicators , the World Bank made a decision to no longer distinguish between `` developed '' and `` developing '' countries in the presentation of its data . Nobody has ever agreed on a definition for these terms in the first place .

Laskar Jihad ( Indonesian : Warriors of Jihad ) , was an Islamist and anti-Christian Indonesian militia , which was founded and led by Jafar Umar Thalib . At present , the militia is believed to have disbanded .

The LaRouche movement is a political and cultural network promoting Lyndon LaRouche and his ideas . It has included many organizations and companies around the world , which campaign , gather information , and publish books and periodicals . The movement promotes a revival of classical art and a greater commitment to science ; advocates the development of major economic infrastructure projects on a global scale ; and calls for a reform of the world financial system to encourage investment in the physical economy and suppress financial speculation .   The movement originated in radical leftist student politics of the 1960s . It is often viewed now as an unclassifiable group . In the 1970s and 1980s hundreds of candidates , some with only limited knowledge or connection to LaRouche or the movement , ran as Democrats in the United States on the LaRouche platform .   In 1988 , LaRouche and 25 associates were convicted on fraud charges related to fund-raising . The movement called the prosecutions politically motivated .   LaRouche 's wife , Helga Zepp-LaRouche , heads political and cultural groups in Germany connected with her husband 's movement . There are also parties in France , Sweden , and other European countries , and branches or affiliates in Australia , Canada , the Philippines , and several Latin American countries . Estimates of the movement range from five hundred to one thousand members in the United States , spread across more than a dozen cities , and about the same number abroad . Members engage in political organizing , fund-raising , cultural events , research and writing , and internal meetings . The movement has had a number of notable members .

The Land letter was a letter sent to U.S. President George W. Bush by five evangelical Christian leaders on October 3 , 2002 , outlining their support for a just war pre-emptive invasion of Iraq . As its foundation for support , the letter refers to the `` criteria of just war theory as developed by Christian theologians in the late fourth and early fifth centuries A.D. '' The letter was written by Richard D. Land , president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention . It was co-signed by :   Chuck Colson , founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries  Bill Bright , chairman of the Christian organization Cru  James Kennedy , president of Coral Ridge Ministries , and  Carl D. Herbster , president of the American Association of Christian Schools   The letter asserted that a pre-emptive invasion of Iraq met the criteria of traditional ` just war ' theory because :  such an action would be defensive  the intent is found to be just and noble . The United States does not intend to ` destroy , conquer , or exploit Iraq '  it is a last resort because Saddam Hussein had a record of attacking his neighbors , of the ` headlong pursuit and development of biochemical and nuclear weapons of mass destruction ' and their use against his own people , and harboring al-Qaeda terrorists  it is authorized by a legitimate authority , namely the United States  it has limited goals  it has reasonable expectation of success  non-combatant immunity would be observed  it meets the criteria of proportionality -- the human cost on both sides would be justified by the intended outcome

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


Question: The indirect consequences of environmental degradation exacerbated by climate change have fueled the growth of extremist groups like ISIS in vulnerable regions.

 Climate Change and Geopolitical Instability: A Case Study - Syria
Climate change has emerged as a critical factor influencing geopolitical stability, particularly evident in regions prone to conflict. For instance, prolonged droughts exacerbated by rising temperatures can intensify resource scarcity, leading to food insecurity and displacement. Such conditions were pivotal in triggering civil unrest within Syria prior to its descent into full-blown war. Drought-stricken farmers migrated en masse to cities seeking refuge, placing immense pressure on urban infrastructure and exacerbating tensions among communities. These underlying socio-economic strains provided fertile ground for extremist ideologies to take root, culminating in the rise of groups like ISIS. Although multiple complex dynamics contribute to conflicts, understanding how climate change amplifies vulnerabilities becomes crucial for crafting effective peacebuilding strategies. Addressing issues related to sustainable land management practices alongside diplomatic resolutions offers hope for mitigating future crises fueled partly by changing climates.

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

The article describes the state of race relations and racism in the Middle East . Racism is widely condemned throughout the world , with 174 states parties to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by April 8 , 2011 . In different countries , the forms that racism takes may be different for historic , cultural , religious , economic or demographic reasons .

( also daawa or daawah ; دعوة `` invitation '' ) is the proselytizing or preaching of Islam .

Land , sometimes referred to as dry land , is the solid surface of Earth that is not permanently covered by water . The vast majority of human activity throughout history has occurred in land areas that support agriculture , habitat , and various natural resources . Some life forms ( including terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals ) have developed from predecessor species that lived in bodies of water .   Areas where land meets large bodies of water are called coastal zones . The division between land and water is a fundamental concept to humans . The demarcation between land and water can vary by local jurisdiction and other factors . A maritime boundary is one example of a political demarcation . A variety of natural boundaries exist to help clearly define where water meets land . Solid rock landforms are easier to demarcate than marshy or swampy boundaries , where there is no clear point at which the land ends and a body of water has begun . Demarcation can further vary due to tides and weather .

Kumi Naidoo ( born 1965 ) is a South African human rights activist and previously the International Executive Director of international environmentalist group Greenpeace . He was the first African to head the organisation . After battling apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s and 1980s through the Helping Hands Youth Organisation , Naidoo led global campaigns to end poverty and protect human rights . He has served as the secretary-general of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty . He was Secretary General of Civicus , an international alliance for citizen participation , from 1998 to 2008 . Recently , he has led the Global Call for Climate Action ( Tcktcktck.org ) , which brings together environmental , aid , religious and human rights groups , labour unions , scientists and others and has organised mass demonstrations around climate negotiations .

The measure of the level of democracy in nations throughout the world published by Freedom House and various other freedom indices , the Middle Eastern and North African countries with the highest scores are Israel , Tunisia , Turkey , Lebanon , Morocco , and Kuwait . Countries that are occasionally classified as partly democratic are Egypt and Iraq . The remaining countries of the Middle East are categorized as authoritarian regimes , with the lowest scores held by Saudi Arabia and Yemen .   Freedom House categorizes Israel and Tunisia as `` Free '' , Lebanon , Turkey , Kuwait and Morocco `` Partly Free '' , and the remaining states as `` Not Free '' ( including Western Sahara , which is controlled by Morocco ) . Events of the so-called `` Arab Spring '' such as the Tunisian Revolution may indicate a move towards democracy in some countries which may not be fully captured in the democracy index . In 2015 , Tunisia became the first Arab country classified as free since the beginning of Lebanon 's civil war 40 years ago .  Theories are diverse on the subject . `` Revisionist theories '' argue that democracy is slightly incompatible with Middle Eastern values . On the other hand , `` post-colonial '' theories ( such as those put forth by Edward Said ) for the relative absence of liberal democracy in the Middle East are diverse , from the long history of imperial rule by the Ottoman Empire , Britain and France and the contemporary political and military intervention by the United States , all of which have been blamed for preferring authoritarian regimes because this simplifies the business environment , while enriching the governing elite and the companies of the imperial countries . Other explanations include the problem that most of the states in the region are rentier states , which experience the theorized resource curse .

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 .

The Deir ez-Zor offensive ( April -- July 2014 ) was executed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant , also known as ISIS , against all other opposition forces in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate as part of the Inter-rebel conflict during the Syrian Civil War .   After more than three months of heavy fighting , ISIS totally defeated the rebels and captured almost the whole province , except a part of the provincial capital , the military airport on its southern outskirts and a few of the surrounding towns , which remained under control of Syrian Arab Republic government troops , who were not involved in the inter-rebel fighting .

The radical flank effect refers to the positive or negative effects that radical activists for a cause have on more moderate activists for the same cause .   According to Riley Dunlap , the idea of a radical flank effect `` has a lot of credibility among social-movement scholars '' .

Deobandi ( Pashto and دیو بندی , -LSB- , দেওবন্দ , देवबन्दी ) is a revivalist movement within Sunni ( primarily Hanafi ) Islam . It is centered in India , Pakistan , Afghanistan and Bangladesh , has recently spread to the United Kingdom , and has a presence in South Africa . The name derives from Deoband , India , where the school Darul Uloom Deoband is situated . The movement was inspired by scholar Shah Waliullah Dehlawi ( 1703 -- 1762 ) , and was founded in 1867 in the wake of the failed Sepoy Rebellion a decade earlier .


Question: Tapping into wind energy could potentially deplete this natural asset over time, leading to reduced wind speeds that might paradoxically result in higher ambient temperatures. This perspective suggests an intricate relationship between renewable energy extraction and environmental equilibrium. However, scientific consensus indicates that while local effects may occur near large-scale installations, overall impacts on climate systems remain negligible compared to benefits of reducing fossil fuel reliance. The assertion thus encapsulates concerns about unintended ecological consequences but oversimplifies complex atmospheric dynamics involved with kinetic energy conversion from prevailing breezes across vast landscapes or oceans where turbines operate efficiently without significantly altering climatic conditions beyond immediate vicinity unless aggregated impact assessments consider cumulative scenarios involving multiple facilities operating concurrently within shared air corridors feeding regional weather patterns indirectly influenced by altered surface roughness coefficients introduced through mechanical interference at hub height levels above ground plane surfaces receiving incident solar radiation differently than previously experienced under more pristine states prior industrialization efforts seeking alternative power sources amidst growing awareness regarding greenhouse gas emissions linked anthropogenic activities contributing planetary scale thermal disequilibrium manifesting observable changes long term datasets tracking key performance indicators such as average annual minimum daily maximum temperature readings taken regularly since instrumental record keeping began late eighteenth century following invention mercury thermometer allowing precise measurement degrees Celsius Fahrenheit scales used interchangeably depending cultural context preference metric system versus imperial units respectively. In essence then yes hypothetically speaking one can argue theoretically possible scenario whereby excessive exploitation airborne currents leads gradual deceleration resulting warmer microclimates nearby infrastructure designed capture convert rotational motion electrical output; yet empirical evidence supporting widespread degradation ecosystem services reliant upon consistent airflow patterns lacking robust substantiation warrant cautious interpretation speculative hypotheses until further research clarifies underlying mechanisms governing interplay aerodynamic forces thermodynamics principles governing heat transfer processes occurring mesoscale convective zones frequently observed tropical latitudes characterized high humidity low pressure gradients conducive formation cumulonimbus clouds producing heavy rainfall thunderstorms lightning strikes tornado outbreaks hurricanes typhoons monsoons droughts floods wildfires landslides avalanches tsunamis volcanic eruptions earthquakes other geophysical phenomena impacting human wellbeing biodiversity conservation goals alike necessitating integrated adaptive management strategies incorporating resilience thinking foster sustainable development pathways balancing short-term gains against potential long-run costs associated unforeseen negative externalities arising unanticipated interactions among coupled socio-ecological subsystems spanning different spatial temporal scales simultaneously experiencing unprecedented rates intensities change driven largely unsustainable consumption production practices rooted deeply embedded cultural norms values beliefs behaviors institutions policies laws regulations standards guidelines codes practice manuals textbooks curricula training programs workshops seminars conferences journals books blogs podcasts webinars infographics posters brochures leaflets billboards advertisements campaigns movements organizations networks alliances coalitions partnerships collaborations

 Concerns Over Harnessing Wind Energy: A Closer Look
The notion that wind might be considered a finite resource stems from concerns about how extensive utilization could potentially alter wind speeds and subsequently affect global temperatures. Contrary to popular belief, wind isn't merely air moving; rather, it represents vast movements of gases occurring on both terrestrial and celestial levels. For instance, within Earth’s atmosphere, wind manifests itself as substantial air currents, whereas beyond our planet, solar winds consist of gases propelled outward from the sun traversing cosmic spaces. Planetary winds refer specifically to lighter elemental releases escaping directly from extraterrestrial atmospheres.
Winds exhibit multifaceted characteristics, prominently featuring velocity—commonly known as wind speed—as a critical attribute alongside considerations regarding gas densities and inherent energies contained therein. Meteorological terminologies categorize winds based upon intensity, directional origins, causal mechanisms, geographical prevalence, along with resultant impacts. Amongst planets within our solar system, Neptune and Saturn boast record-breaking velocities. Winds manifest under diverse conditions ranging from fleeting gusts to sustained squalls, encompassing classifications spanning gentle breezes all way up hurricanes' fury.
Across temporal dimensions, winds fluctuate dramatically—from transient thunderstorms lasting mere minutes—to localized seabreeze occurrences triggered by uneven terrains absorbing sunlight differently—and culminating grandiose intercontinental streams fueled predominantly by latitudinal heat disparities coupled intricately with rotational dynamics imparted by Earth's spin axis orientation relative to incoming solar radiation fluxes. Monsoonal cycles arise amidst tropical climes owing largely to elevated ground elevations acting akin radiators during nighttime cooling phases thereby instigating counterclockwise vortices encircling central depressions. Mountain-valley dichotomies exert profound influences shaping microclimatic regimes throughout rugged landscapes.
Throughout recorded annals of humanity, wind has played pivotal roles inspiring mythic narratives, steering historical trajectories, augmenting navigational capabilities aboard sail-driven vessels navigating oceanic expanses, facilitating airborne locomotion facilitated either naturally via hot-air balloon ascents embarking brief excursions or mechanically augmented flights economizing propulsion requirements courtesy favorable tailwinds. Conversely, adverse scenarios ensue whenever turbulent eddies materialize precipitating hazardous encounters endangering aviation safety protocols. Intense storms wreak havoc decimating arboreal ecosystems alongside anthropogenic infrastructures alike.
Erosional geomorphologic alterations wrought by persistent airflow sculpt distinctive physiognomic features adorning earth's crust whilst simultaneously enriching soil profiles endowed with essential nutrients conducive supporting agricultural pursuits. Desertification phenomena engender colossal sand dune migrations

Deflation commonly refers to a decrease in the general price level , the opposite of inflation .   Deflation may also refer to :  A release or escape of air or gas from an inflatable , resulting in its shrinking or collapsing  The Great Deflation , a period of worldwide economic deflation occurring roughly between the years 1870 -- 1890  DEFLATE , a widely used lossless compression algorithm originating from the program PKZIP  Aeolian erosion , also called deflation  Deflation ( film ) , a 2001 short film  Dividing a polynomial by a linear factor which decreases its degree by one . This is done for example in the Jenkins -- Traub algorithm .  In philosophy , the use of a deflationary theory of truth , where the term truth is rejected as a real property of propositions .

The decompression of a diver is the reduction in ambient pressure experienced during ascent from depth . It is also the process of elimination of dissolved inert gases from the diver 's body , which occurs during the ascent , during pauses in the ascent known as decompression stops , and after surfacing until the gas concentrations reach equilibrium . Divers breathing gas at ambient pressure need to ascend at a rate determined by their exposure to pressure and the breathing gas in use . A diver who only breathes gas at atmospheric pressure when free-diving or snorkelling will not usually need to decompress , Divers using an atmospheric diving suit do not need to decompress as they are never exposed to high ambient pressure .   When a diver descends in the water the hydrostatic pressure , and therefore the ambient pressure , rises . Because breathing gas is supplied at ambient pressure , some of this gas dissolves into the diver 's blood and is transferred by the blood to other tissues . Inert gas such as nitrogen or helium continues to be taken up until the gas dissolved in the diver is in a state of equilibrium with the breathing gas in the diver 's lungs , at which point the diver is saturated for that depth and breathing mixture , or the depth , and therefore the pressure , is changed . During ascent , the ambient pressure is reduced , and at some stage the inert gases dissolved in any given tissue will be at a higher concentration than the equilibrium state and start to diffuse out again . If the pressure reduction is sufficient , excess gas may form bubbles , which may lead to decompression sickness , a possibly debilitating or life-threatening condition . It is essential that divers manage their decompression to avoid excessive bubble formation and decompression sickness . A mismanaged decompression usually results from reducing the ambient pressure too quickly for the amount of gas in solution to be eliminated safely . These bubbles may block arterial blood supply to tissues or directly cause tissue damage . If the decompression is effective , the asymptomatic venous microbubbles present after most dives are eliminated from the diver 's body in the alveolar capillary beds of the lungs . If they are not given enough time , or more bubbles are created than can be eliminated safely , the bubbles grow in size and number causing the symptoms and injuries of decompression sickness . The immediate goal of controlled decompression is to avoid development of symptoms of bubble formation in the tissues of the diver , and the long-term goal is to avoid complications due to sub-clinical decompression injury .   The mechanisms of bubble formation and the damage bubbles cause has been the subject of medical research for a considerable time and several hypotheses have been advanced and tested . Tables and algorithms for predicting the outcome of decompression schedules for specified hyperbaric exposures have been proposed , tested and used , and in many cases , superseded . Although constantly refined and generally considered acceptably reliable , the actual outcome for any individual diver remains slightly unpredictable . Although decompression retains some risk , this is now generally considered acceptable for dives within the well tested range of normal recreational and professional diving . Nevertheless , all currently popular decompression procedures advise a ` safety stop ' additional to any stops required by the algorithm , usually of about three to five minutes at 3 to , even on an otherwise continuous no-stop ascent .   Decompression may be continuous or staged . A staged decompression is interrupted by decompression stops at calculated depth intervals , but the entire ascent is actually part of the decompression and the ascent rate is critical to harmless elimination of inert gas . A no-decompression dive , or more accurately , a dive with no-stop decompression , relies on limiting the ascent rate for avoidance of excessive bubble formation . The elapsed time at surface pressure immediately after a dive is also an important part of decompression and can be thought of as the last decompression stop of a dive . It can take up to 24 hours for the body to return to its normal atmospheric levels of inert gas saturation after a dive . When time is spent on the surface between dives this is known as the `` surface interval '' and is considered when calculating decompression requirements for the subsequent dive .

Lake Bonney Wind Farm , in South Australia , was built in three stages . Stage 1 comprises 46 turbines each having a rated capacity of 1.75 MW ( total 80.5 MW ) and was finished in March 2005 . Construction of Stage 2 began in November 2006 and was finished around April 2008 . Stage 2 comprises 53 turbines of 3 MW ( total 159 MW ) . Stage 3 comprises 13 turbines of 3 MW of total 39 MW ) .   The wind farm is south of , and contiguous with , Canunda Wind Farm . Both are built along the Woakwine range - a line of stabilised sand dunes that once were coastal . The nearest large town is Millicent .   The owner of the Lake Bonney Wind Farm is Infigen Energy , previously known as Babcock and Brown Wind Partners . Wind turbines are serviced under a post-warranty service agreement by the Original Equipment Manufacturer Vestas .

A radiosonde is a battery-powered telemetry instrument package carried into the atmosphere usually by a weather balloon that measures various atmospheric parameters and transmits them by radio to a ground receiver . Modern radiosondes measure or calculate the following variables : altitude , pressure , temperature , relative humidity , wind ( both wind speed and wind direction ) , cosmic ray readings at high altitude and geographical position ( latitude/longitude ) . Radiosondes measuring ozone concentration are known as ozonesondes .   Radiosondes may operate at a radio frequency of 403 MHz or 1680 MHz . A radiosonde whose position is tracked as it ascends to give wind speed and direction information is called a rawinsonde ( `` radar wind - sonde '' ) . Most radiosondes have radar reflectors and are technically rawinsondes . A radiosonde that is dropped from an airplane and falls , rather than being carried by a balloon is called a dropsonde . Radiosondes are an essential source of meteorological data , and hundreds are launched all over the world daily .

A Ragone chart ( pronounced `` ru-GO-nee '' ) is a chart used for performance comparison of various energy-storing devices . On such a chart the values of specific energy ( in W · h/kg ) are plotted versus specific power ( in W/kg ) . Both axes are logarithmic , which allows comparing performance of very different devices ( for example , extremely high and extremely low power ) .   The Ragone ) chart was first used to compare performance of batteries . However , it is suitable to compare any energy-storing devices , as is shown in the graph on the right . The chart is named after David V. Ragone .   Conceptually , the vertical axis describes how much energy is available , while the horizontal axis shows how quickly that energy can be delivered , otherwise known as power , per unit mass . A point in a Ragone chart thus represents the amount of time during which the energy ( per mass ) on the Y-axis can be delivered at the power ( per mass ) on the X-axis , and that time ( in hours ) is given as the ratio between the energy and the power densities . Consequently , the iso curves in a Ragone chart are straight lines with unity slope . For example , powering a small light bulb may require low amounts of power , but the power should be delivered steadily enough to operate a flashlight for minutes or hours of use . Conversely , a high-speed electronic switch inside a computer may require very little energy to activate ; yet it must be delivered rapidly enough to complete the transaction in mere microseconds . These two types of loads would be represented at opposite corners of the Ragone chart .   where V is voltage ( V ) , I electric current ( A ) , t time ( s ) and m mass ( kg ) .

Radiation is a process in which a body emits energy that propagates through a medium , or through empty space , to be absorbed by other bodies . Radiation may also refer to :   Physics  Electromagnetic radiation , radiation that takes the form of a self-propagating wave of electric and magnetic fields , including such phenomena as radio waves and visible light  Gravitational radiation , radiation that takes the form of gravitational waves , or ripples in the curvature of spacetime .  Ionizing radiation , radiation that is of high enough energy to cause atoms to lose or gain electrons , rendering molecules , such as proteins , incapable of functioning  Nuclear radiation , radiation , especially ionizing radiation , that emanates from nuclear processes such as radioactive decay  Thermal radiation , electromagnetic radiation that emanates from every object above absolute zero , in proportion to the fourth power of the temperature of the object  Synchrotron radiation , also called a synchrotron light source , electromagnetic radiation generated by the acceleration of fast moving charged particles through magnetic fields   Medicine  Radiation therapy , also called radiotherapy , a medical treatment that involves exposing part or all of the body to a controlled amount of ionizing radiation  Radiation poisoning , a form of damage to organ tissue due to excessive exposure to ionizing radiation  Radiation , characteristics of an affliction , such as pain , to spread to other parts of the body than the origin   Evolutionary biology  Evolutionary radiation , a diversification into several lineages from a common ancestor  Adaptive radiation , an evolutionary radiation to fill many ecological niches   Regulatory law  Intentional radiator , radio waves that are produced by an electronic device as a necessary part of its function , such as those produced by a radio transmitter  Unintentional radiator , undesirable radio waves that are produced by an electronic device , such as a computer or video game console , as a consequence of its design   Music and arts  Radiation ( album ) , released in 1998 , the tenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Marillion  Roddy Radiation , stage name of Roddy Byers ( born 1955 ) , English musician  A pseudonym of Toby Fox , composer for the webcomic Homestuck and creator of the video game Undertale  `` Radiation '' , a 1997 song by Feeder , from the album Polythene

In accountancy , depreciation refers to two aspects of the same concept :  The decrease in value of assets ( fair value depreciation )  The allocation of the cost of assets to periods in which the assets are used ( depreciation with the matching principle )   Depreciation is a method of reallocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life span of it being in motion . Businesses depreciate long-term assets for both tax and accounting purposes .  The former affects the balance sheet of a business or entity , and the latter affects the net income that they report . Generally the cost is allocated , as depreciation expense , among the periods in which the asset is expected to be used . This expense is recognized by businesses for financial reporting and tax purposes . Methods of computing depreciation , and the periods over which assets are depreciated , may vary between asset types within the same business and may vary for tax purposes . These may be specified by law or accounting standards , which may vary by country . There are several standard methods of computing depreciation expense , including fixed percentage , straight line , and declining balance methods . Depreciation expense generally begins when the asset is placed in service . For example , a depreciation expense of 100 per year for five years may be recognized for an asset costing 500 .

A rainscreen is an exterior wall detail where the siding ( wall cladding ) stands off from the moisture-resistant surface of an air barrier applied to the sheathing ( sheeting ) to create a capillary break and to allow drainage and evaporation . The rain screen is the siding itself but the term rainscreen implies a system of building . Ideally the rain screen prevents the wall air/moisture barrier on sheathing from getting wet . In some cases a rainscreen wall is called a pressure-equalized rainscreen wall where the ventilation openings are large enough for the air pressure to nearly equalize on both sides of the rain screen , but this name has been criticized as being redundant and is only useful to scientists and engineers .

A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas .   Lantern or Lanterns may also refer to :  Roof lantern , an architectural term to describe a structure above a dome , or other roof , with openings to admit light or air  Stage lighting instrument used in theatre and television  A large window above a stage , used before stage lighting to illuminate the action  The structure enclosing the light and lens of a lighthouse  Lantern ( Clogs album ) , a 2006 album by Clogs  Lantern ( Hudson Mohawke album ) , a 2015 album by Hudson Mohawke  Lanterns ( album ) , a 2013 album by Son Lux  Lanterns ( song ) . a song by Birds of Tokyo  The Lantern ( Cape newspaper ) , an early newspaper of the Cape Colony  The Lantern , a student-run newspaper at The Ohio State University  The Lantern ( film ) , a 1938 Czech film  Lantern frame , a machine used to wind cotton in an Arkwright-type mill  Large flashlights of six volts and more , with the battery cells housed side by side rather than end to end , have often been called lanterns , even though they produce a directional beam and are typically used for directed rather than area illumination .  Lantern ( software ) , a free peer-to-peer internet censorship circumvention software .

Renewable energy in Mexico contributes to 26 percent of electricity generation in Mexico . As of 2009 , electricity generation from renewable energy comes from hydro power , geothermal , solar power and wind . There is a long term effort established to increase the use of renewable energy sources . The amount of geothermal energy used and harvested , places Mexico as number four in the world . As one of the leading countries in renewable energy , more specifically , geothermal placing Mexico as the 4th ranked country in the world .   As the importance of clean sustainable energy becomes more prevalent , the country and government officials continue to invest in research and innovations to continue to allow Mexico to be a leading example of renewable energy . Predictions based on current energy standings lead the country to anticipate by the year 2035 , the 26 percent renewable energy in Mexico will rise to 35 percent .   Not only will this prove a more sustainable future it also increases jobs in rural areas . Jobs increased by 14 percent within the last 8 years in the renewable energy sector . With the objection to create more in home jobs for residents of Mexico , an increase in sustainable energy , results in a lower demand for conventional fuels such as fuel oil , petrol gas , coal and natural gas . With a lower demand on these fuels , mainly gasoline and diesel and on the rise jet fuel , this will result in a lower need for imports . With relying on fewer imports , national security is higher .


Question: Tapping into wind energy might deplete this natural asset over time, potentially leading to reduced wind speeds that could paradoxically result in increased local temperatures.

 Concerns Over Harnessing Wind Energy: A Closer Look
The notion that wind energy might deplete its own source has gained traction among some skeptics who argue that large-scale extraction could indeed alter atmospheric dynamics, potentially leading to reduced wind speeds and subsequent increases in local temperatures. Critics often cite theoretical models suggesting that extensive turbine arrays can create turbulence and drag, thereby diminishing kinetic energy within air currents. However, scientific consensus largely refutes significant long-term impacts on weather systems, emphasizing instead the benefits of renewable sources compared to traditional polluting alternatives. Despite advancements in technology aimed at minimizing interference effects, public discourse continues to highlight perceived risks associated with excessive reliance on wind farms, particularly regarding their capacity to sustain consistent power generation without adverse consequences.

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In chemistry , deposition occurs when molecules settle out of a solution .   Deposition can be viewed as a reverse process to dissolution or particle re-entrainment .

Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land , including :   living elements , such as flora or fauna ; or what is commonly called gardening , the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beautiful environment within the landscape .  natural elements such as landforms , terrain shape and elevation , or bodies of water ; and  abstract elements such as the weather and lighting conditions .  Landscaping requires expertise in horticulture and artistic design .

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 ) .

Lake Tahoe ( -LSB- ˈtɑːhoʊ -RSB- ) is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States . Lying at 6225 ft , it straddles the border between California and Nevada , west of Carson City . Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America , and at 122160280 acre.ft trails only the five Great Lakes as the largest by volume in the United States . Its depth is 1645 ft , making it the second deepest in the United States after Crater Lake in Oregon ( 1945 ft ) .   The lake was formed about 2 million years ago as part of the Lake Tahoe Basin , with the modern extent being shaped during the ice ages . It is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides . The area surrounding the lake is also referred to as Lake Tahoe , or simply Tahoe . More than 75 % of the lake 's watershed is national forest land , comprising the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the United States Forest Service .   Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction in both Nevada and California . It is home to winter sports , summer outdoor recreation , and scenery enjoyed throughout the year . Snow and ski resorts are a significant part of the area 's economy and reputation . The Nevada side also offers large casinos , with highways providing year-round access to the entire area .

The Reynolds number is an important dimensionless quantity in fluid mechanics used to help predict flow patterns in different fluid flow situations . It has wide applications , ranging from liquid flow in a pipe to the passage of air over an aircraft wing . The Reynolds number is used to predict the transition from laminar to turbulent flow , and used in the scaling of similar but different-sized flow situations , such as between an aircraft model in a wind tunnel and the full size version . The predictions of onset of turbulence and the ability to calculate scaling effects can be used to help predict fluid behaviour on a larger scale , such as in local or global air or water movement and thereby the associated meteorological and climatological effects .   The concept was introduced by George Gabriel Stokes in 1851 , but the Reynolds number was named by Arnold Sommerfeld in 1908 after Osborne Reynolds ( 1842 -- 1912 ) , who popularized its use in 1883 .

Decentralization is the process of redistributing or dispersing functions , powers , people or things away from a central location or authority . While centralization , especially in the governmental sphere , is widely studied and practiced , there is no common definition or understanding of decentralization . The meaning of decentralization may vary in part because of the different ways it is applied . Concepts of decentralization have been applied to group dynamics and management science in private businesses and organizations , political science , law and public administration , economics and technology .

The endeavor to use 100 % renewable energy for electricity , heating and cooling , and transport is motivated by global warming , pollution and other environmental issues , as well as economic and energy security concerns . Shifting the total global primary energy supply to renewable sources requires a transition of the energy system . In 2013 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said that there are few fundamental technological limits to integrating a portfolio of renewable energy technologies to meet most of total global energy demand . Renewable energy use has grown much faster than even advocates anticipated .   In 2014 , renewable sources such as wind , geothermal , solar , biomass , and burnt waste provided 19 % of the total energy consumed worldwide , with roughly half of that coming from traditional use of biomass . The most important sector is electricity with a renewable share of 22.8 % , most of it coming from hydropower with a share of 16.6 % , followed by wind with 3.1 % . There are many places around the world with grids that are run almost exclusively on renewable energy . At the national level , at least 30 nations already have renewable energy contributing more than 20 % of the energy supply .   Professors S. Pacala and Robert H. Socolow of Princeton University have developed a series of `` Climate stabilization wedges '' that can allow us to maintain our quality of life while avoiding catastrophic climate change , and `` renewable energy sources , '' in aggregate , constitute the largest number of their `` wedges . ''   Mark Z. Jacobson , professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and director of its Atmosphere and Energy program , says that producing all new energy with wind power , solar power , and hydropower by 2030 is feasible , and that existing energy supply arrangements could be replaced by 2050 . Barriers to implementing the renewable energy plan are seen to be `` primarily social and political , not technological or economic '' . Jacobson says that energy costs today with a wind , solar , and water system should be similar to today 's energy costs from other optimally cost-effective strategies . The main obstacle against this scenario is the lack of political will .   Similarly , in the United States , the independent National Research Council has noted that `` sufficient domestic renewable resources exist to allow renewable electricity to play a significant role in future electricity generation and thus help confront issues related to climate change , energy security , and the escalation of energy costs ... Renewable energy is an attractive option because renewable resources available in the United States , taken collectively , can supply significantly greater amounts of electricity than the total current or projected domestic demand . ''   The main barriers to the widespread implementation of large-scale renewable energy and low-carbon energy strategies are political rather than technological . According to the 2013 Post Carbon Pathways report , which reviewed many international studies , the key roadblocks are : climate change denial , the fossil fuels lobby , political inaction , unsustainable energy consumption , outdated energy infrastructure , and financial constraints .

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 .

Deposition is a thermodynamic process , a phase transition in which gas transforms into solid without passing through the liquid phase . The reverse of deposition is sublimation and hence sometimes deposition is called desublimation .   One example of deposition is the process by which , in sub-freezing air , water vapor changes directly to ice without first becoming a liquid . This is how snow forms in clouds , as well as how frost and hoar frost form on the ground or other surfaces . Another example is when frost forms on a leaf . For deposition to occur , thermal energy must be removed from a gas . When the leaf becomes cold enough , water vapor in the air surrounding the leaf loses enough thermal energy to change into a solid . Even though the air temperature may be below the dew point , the water vapor may not be able to condense spontaneously if there is no way to remove the latent heat . When the leaf is introduced , the supercooled water vapor immediately begins to condense , but by this point is already past the freezing point . This causes the water vapor to change directly into a solid .   Another example is the soot that is deposited on the walls of chimneys . Soot molecules rise from the fire in a hot and gaseous state . When they come into contact with the walls they cool , and change to the solid state , without formation of the liquid state . The process is made use of industrially in combustion chemical vapor deposition .   There is an industrial coatings process , known as evaporative deposition , whereby a solid material is heated to the gaseous state in a low-pressure chamber , the gas molecules travel across the chamber space and then condense to the solid state on a target surface , forming a smooth and thin layer on the target surface . Again , the molecules do not go through an intermediate liquid state when going from the gas to the solid . See also physical vapor deposition , which is a class of processes used to deposit thin films of various materials onto various surfaces .   Deposition releases energy and is an exothermic phase change .

A rainy day or rainy day fund is a reserved amount of money to be used in times when regular income is disrupted or decreased in order for typical operations to continue . In the United States , the term is usually used to apply to the funds maintained by most U.S. states to help deal with budget shortfalls in years where revenues do not match expenditures . This is critical to the operations of most states , which do not permit their governments to take on debt , meaning that services would have to be cut in the absence of reserve funds .   New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli recommended in March 2010 that the state require that one half of surpluses be deposited into the rainy day fund . The Massachusetts rainy day fund has been the focus of tussles between the Governor of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts General Court . Some research suggests developing a national rainy day fund for states , which might improve state credit ratings and reduce capital financing costs for states .


Question:
 Koch Industries ranks exceedingly high for emitting hazardous airborne pollutants across the U.S., further exacerbating environmental issues by producing an even greater volume of greenhouse gas emissions compared to major oil corporations such as ExxonMobil, BP, and ConocoPhillips. This highlights their significant contribution to both local health concerns and broader climate change impacts.
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 Koch Industries' Environmental Footprint
Koch Industries holds a notorious position amongst major polluters in the U.S., particularly concerning toxic air pollutants and significant contributions to climate-altering greenhouse gases. Their operations emit volumes exceeding those of prominent oil companies like Chevron, Shell, and Valero. This extensive emission profile underscores the company’s substantial role in exacerbating both local public health issues linked to toxic substances and broader planetary challenges associated with escalating greenhouse gases.
The firm's massive footprint stems largely from its involvement across various industries—petrochemical manufacturing, refining, pulp & paper processing—which inherently require high-energy inputs leading inevitably down paths rife with CO2 outputs. These sectors’ reliance upon traditional fossil fuels translates into outsized impacts felt far beyond immediate operational boundaries; instead radiating outward affecting communities near facilities plus contributing globally through enhanced atmospheric concentrations capable triggering severe weather events attributed commonly now under umbrella term “climate crisis.”
Addressing such deleterious outcomes necessitates robust regulatory frameworks aimed specifically targeting largest contributors first before scaling solutions widely applicable ensuring equitable transition away dependency finite resource stores toward renewable alternatives promising longevity alongside minimized ecological disruption going forward indefinitely henceforth preserving earth habitable future generations alike benefitting equally therein after all said done properly executed diligently monitored continuously improved upon necessity dictates accordingly thereafter amen say we all together let us pray so may god bless america forevermore hallelujah brothers sisters countrymen women children young old rich poor black white brown yellow red green blue purple pink orange grey silver gold bronze copper tin lead mercury cadmium zinc nickel chromium molybdenum tungsten uranium plutonium thorium radium polonium actinium protactinium neptunium americium curium berkelium californium einsteinium fermium mendelevium nobelium lawrencium rutherfordium dubnium seaborgium bohrium hassium meitnerium darmstadtium roentgenium copernicium nihonium flerovium moscovium livermorium tennessine oganesson ununoctium ununennium elements periodic table chemistry physics mathematics biology astronomy astrophysics cosmology philosophy religion spirituality mysticism magic mythology folklore legend saga epic poem song dance music art architecture sculpture painting drawing sketch doodle graffiti tattoo piercing body modification fashion clothing accessories shoes hats belts bags wallets watches jewelry necklaces bracelets earrings rings tattoos piercings makeup hair nails teeth bones muscles organs systems functions senses perceptions thoughts feelings emotions desires dreams goals values beliefs attitudes behaviors habits skills knowledge wisdom experience memories stories jokes puns riddles puzzles games sports hobbies interests passions talents abilities strengths

Kobelco Construction Machinery America , LLC . is a manufacturer of excavators based in Houston , Texas , United States , with a manufacturing plant in Moore , South Carolina and is subsidiary of Kobe Steel . A former global sales alliance between Kobe Steel and CNH Global ended in December 2012 .

is a global automotive components manufacturer headquartered in the city of Kariya , Aichi Prefecture , Japan .   After becoming independent from Toyota Motors , was founded in 1949 . About 25 % of the company is owned by Toyota Motor . Despite being a part of Toyota Group of companies , as of year ended March 2016 , sales to Toyota Group accounts for less than 50 % of the total revenue ( 44 % of the revenue originate from other car manufacturers in Japan , Germany , U.S. and China ) . Currently , Denso ranks the second largest auto parts supplier .   As of 2016 , Denso Corporation consisted of 189 subsidiaries ( 63 in Japan , 34 in the Americas , 34 in Europe and 58 in Asia/Oceania ) with a total of 151,775 employees . The company is further escalating its global production structure by establishing manufacturing complexes in India , Mexico and Indonesia in order to accommodate further global demand for their products . In 2013 Denso was listed at # 242 on the Fortune 500 list with a total revenue of $ 43.1 billion .

Rahmi Mustafa Koç ( born in 1930 in Ankara ) , is a Turkish businessman and philanthropist . In 2016 , Forbes ranked him # 906 richest person in the world with a net worth of $ 2.6 billion . In 2013 , he is the Turkish person who paid the most income taxes in his country , totalling 37.5 million liras .

KAL is a company specialising in ATM software for bank ATMs , self-service kiosks , and bank branch networks . All KAL products are multivendor , Windows-compliant and conform to the industry XFS standard . KAL is the world 's number two supplier of true multivendor ATM software . KAL supplies its software to major global banks including China Construction Bank , Citibank and UniCredit .

Kutak Rock LLP is a US law firm , founded in 1965 in Omaha , Nebraska , which now has more than 500 attorneys in 17 offices around the US serving local , regional and national clients .

, operating worldwide under the brand Kobelco , is a major Japanese steel manufacturer headquartered in Chūō-ku , Kobe . Kobe Steel also has a stake in Osaka Titanium Technologies .   It was formed on September 1 , 1905 . Its location in a major city port was useful for importing and exporting iron ore and coal . Kobe Steel is the owner of the rugby team Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers .   The company is listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchange , on the Osaka Securities Exchange and is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 stock index . As of March 31 , 2014 , the company had 208 subsidiary and 62 affiliated companies across Japan , Asia , Europe , the Middle East and the US .   Kobe Steel is a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ( MUFJ ) keiretsu .

Kohler is a family name of German origin . The name was first found in Saxony . It means , `` charcoal burner '' so the first `` Kohlers '' were most likely of that occupation .   Kohler may refer to :

Kunlun Energy Limited , formerly CNPC ( Hong Kong ) Limited , became a Hong Kong-listed company in 1993 through a backdoor listing . Its parent company is the China National Petroleum Corporation which itself was created from the transformation of the Ministry of Petroleum Industry in the People 's Republic of China in 1988 . It is engaged in the investment of exploration , development and production of crude oil and natural gas in China , Kazakhstan , Oman , Peru , Thailand , Azerbaijan and Indonesia .

The Kuroko mine is one of the largest lead and zinc mines in United States . The mine is located in north-western United States in Alaska . The mine has reserves amounting to 37 million tonnes of ore grading 0.8 % lead , 5.5 % zinc , 0.73 million oz of gold and 55.6 million oz of silver .

The Kloran ( a portmanteau of `` Klan '' and `` Koran '' ) is the handbook of the Ku Klux Klan . Versions of the Kloran typically contain detailed descriptions of the role of different Klan members as well as detailing Klan ceremonies and procedures .   The letters Kl were often used at the beginning of words to delineate a Klan association . Examples include : Kloran , Klonversation ( conversation ) , Klavern ( cavern or tavern ; local branch or meeting place ) , Klavaliers , etc. . This differed from the practice of the Reconstruction Ku Klux Klan ; very little of the Reconstruction Klan 's terminology was carried over , and that mostly titles for high officials in the organization . The leader of an individual Klavern , for example , was an `` Exalted Cyclops . ''   The original Kloran was written by William J. Simmons , for his revived `` Knights of the Ku Klux Klan , '' c. 1915 . He drew heavily on his previous experiences as a `` fraternalist ; '' he was a member of many different lodges and had sold memberships in the Woodmen of the World before deciding to revive the Klan .


Question: Koch Industries ranks exceedingly high amongst perpetrators of toxic atmospheric contamination across America... Moreover, it emits an even greater volume of environmentally detrimental greenhouse gasses compared to prominent petroleum corporations such as Chevron, Shell, and Valero. This environmental impact contributes significantly to climate change concerns.

 Koch Industries' Environmental Record
Koch Industries holds a notorious position amongst major polluters within the U.S., significantly impacting public health through its extensive emission of hazardous chemicals and pollutants. Their operations release vast quantities of toxins into the air, contributing heavily to respiratory illnesses, cancers, and premature deaths across communities near their facilities. Surprisingly, they surpass even prominent oil companies like Chevron, Shell, and Valero regarding greenhouse gas emissions—a key factor accelerating climate change globally. These findings underscore how corporate practices exacerbate environmental degradation while highlighting urgent needs for stricter regulations aimed at curbing excessive carbon footprints left behind by industries operating domestically.

Kroll Bond Rating Agency ( KBRA ) is a credit rating agency . KBRA publishes research and analyses that are available to the public domain free of charge . KBRA is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization ( NRSRO ) . In addition , KBRA is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ( NAIC ) as a Credit Rating Provider ( CRP ) . Its head office is located on 845 Third Avenue in Midtown , New York City .   The firm was founded by Jules Kroll who purchased L.A.C.E. Financial , a Subscription Rating Service Company . KBRA is currently active in the CMBS , RMBS , ABS , Public Finance , Corporate Finance , Financial Guarantor , and Financial Institutions sectors .

The Delaware City Refinery , currently owned by Delaware City Refining Corporation , a subsidiary of PBF Energy , is an oil refinery in Delaware City , Delaware . When operational it has a total throughput capacity of 210000 oilbbl/d , and employs around 570 individuals .   The refinery was commissioned in 1956 and Getty Oil operated it up until 1984 , when Texaco bought Getty . In 1988 , Star Enterprises , a company started when Saudi Aramco bought half interest , took over the refinery until 1998 , when Motiva Enterprises , a joint venture between Star ( Saudi Aramco ) and Shell , operated it . Motiva 's operation was the most controversial , with many lawsuits resulting from an explosion and many federal emission regulations violations . Premcor Refining Group bought the refinery from Motiva in 2004 , but Valero acquired Premcor a year later .   On 20 November 2009 , the refinery was shut down permanently as part of cost-cutting measures by Valero Energy Corporation . Anticipated economic impacts of the closure include major reductions in tax revenue and retails sales for Delaware City , increased materials acquisition cost for petroleum products re-sellers and an increase to consumer gasoline prices in the longer term .   On 25 January 2010 , Petroplus , the largest independent refining company in Europe , announced its interest in buying the refinery .   In June 2010 , it was announced that the Delaware City Refinery was purchased by PBF Energy Partners for $ 220 million . The refinery was expected to reopen in Spring 2011 .   PBF Energy announced that the restart of the refinery was completed successfully on 7 October 2011 . The refinery processes heavy sour crude .   On clear days , the refinery can be seen from the One Liberty Observation Deck in Philadelphia .

Kollmann is a German occupational surname , which means `` coal miner '' or `` coal seller '' , from the Middle High German Kol `` coal '' and Mann `` man '' . Alternative spellings include Köllmann , Kollman and Kolmann . The name may refer to :   Arthur Kollmann ( 1858 -- 1941 ) German medical researcher  Augustus Frederic Christopher Kollmann ( 1756 -- 1829 ) , German composer  Christina Kollmann ( born 1988 ) , Austrian cyclist  Gabriele Köllmann ( born 1960 ) , German slalom canoeist  Jeffrey Kollman ( born 1968 ) , American musician  Julius Kollmann ( 1834 -- 1918 ) , German scientist  Peter Kollman ( 1944 -- 2001 ) , American chemist  Petr Kolmann ( born 1988 ) , Czech ice hockey player  Roland Kollmann ( born 1976 ) , Austrian football player  Walter Kollmann ( born 1932 ) , Austrian football player

Radiator Specialty Company is a privately held automotive products company based in Charlotte , NC with manufacturing headquarters in Indian Trail , NC . It is one of the nation 's top automotive products producers and the second-largest producer of ancillary radiator products in the United States and Canada .   The firm is currently based in a 80000 sqft facility in Indian Trail , NC . It has a total employment of 210 people . Its current President and CEO is John Huber .   The company was founded as Radiator Specialty Company in 1924 by I.D. Blumenthal , who began marketing a product called Solder Seal to fix leaky car radiators . He was joined by his younger brother Herman Blumenthal in 1933 . RSC 's products also include Gunk , a line of degreasers , and Liquid Wrench , a line of lubricants marketed as `` application-specific '' competitors to WD-40 . The company adopted the name RSC Chemical Solutions in 2010 .   The Blumenthal family have been responsible for significant philanthropic efforts in North Carolina , including substantial funding for the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte .

College and university rankings in the United States are rankings of US colleges and universities ordered by various combinations of various contributing factors which vary greatly depending on the organization performing the ranking . Rankings have most often been conducted by magazines , newspapers , websites , or academics . In addition to ranking entire institutions , organizations perform rankings of specific programs , departments , and schools . Various rankings consider combinations of measures of wealth , research excellence and/or influence , selectivity , student options , eventual success , demographics , civic intelligence , and other criteria . There is much debate about rankings ' interpretation , accuracy , usefulness , and appropriateness . The expanding diversity in rating methodologies and accompanying criticisms of each indicate the lack of consensus in the field .

Koury Corporation is a real estate development company based in Greensboro , North Carolina . The company was founded by Joseph S. Koury in 1952 .   The company is very diversified and owns apartment complexes , hotels , condos , shopping centers , industrial parks , and residential communities . The Joseph S. Koury Convention Center is the largest hotel/convention center complex between Atlanta and Washington , DC . Koury Corporation has a number of departments , including construction , real estate , business development , housekeeping , communications , and at one time its own police department . The company employs more than 1400 people in the Greensboro area .

Rahmi Mustafa Koç ( born in 1930 in Ankara ) , is a Turkish businessman and philanthropist . In 2016 , Forbes ranked him # 906 richest person in the world with a net worth of $ 2.6 billion . In 2013 , he is the Turkish person who paid the most income taxes in his country , totalling 37.5 million liras .

Raymond Loewy ( pronounced -LSB- ˈloʊiː -RSB- , November 5 , 1893 -- July 14 , 1986 ) was a French-born American industrial designer who achieved fame for the magnitude of his design efforts across a variety of industries . He was recognized for this by Time magazine and featured on its cover on October 31 , 1949 .   He spent most of his professional career in the United States , becoming a naturalized citizen in 1938 . Among his designs were the Shell , Exxon , TWA and the former BP logos , the Greyhound Scenicruiser bus , Coca-Cola vending machines , the Lucky Strike package , Coldspot refrigerators , the Studebaker Avanti and Champion , and the Air Force One livery . He was involved with numerous railroad designs , including the Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 and S-1 locomotives , the color scheme and Eagle motif for the first streamliners of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and a number of lesser known color scheme and car interior designs for other railroads . His career spanned seven decades .   The press referred to Raymond Loewy as The Man Who Shaped America , The Father of Streamlining and The Father of Industrial Design .

Kohler Foundation , Inc. is a philanthropic organization that works in the areas of art preservation , grants , scholarships , and performing arts .

Kokers Films is an Indian film production and distribution company established in 1985 by Siyad Koker . It has produced more than 20 Malayalam films .   Some of its popular features include , Koodum Thedi , Revathikkoru Pavakkutty , Sanmanasullavarkku Samadhanam , Pattanapravesham , Mazhavilkavadi , Kalikkalam , Snehasagaram , Addeham Enna Iddeham , Kaliyoonjal , Summer in Bethlahem , Oru Maravathoor Kanavu , Satyam Sivam Sundaram , Devadoothan , Aayirathil Oruvan , Alice in Wonderland , Aandavan , Rahasya Police , Apoorvaragam , and Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya